Reno
2607 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1979165
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Fly trap installed above food prep area in basement's kitchen, instructed to remove.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Damaged insulation in walk-in cooler causing condensation, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 1, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562861 ON 8/26/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 52F, PIZZA SAUCE AT 46F, SPINACH DIP AT 46F, CHEESE AT 64F, SAUSAGE AT 55F, CUT TOMATOES AT 50F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 50F, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AT 50F, PROSCIUTTO HAM AT 61F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES, ROASTED POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC.) AND STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE MARKED FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F AND THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE LINE OF GREASE DRIPPING DOWN THE WALL NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2562861 ON 8/26/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED ON TOP OF THE STOVE AND IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 105.1F, MEATBALLS AT 102F, SAUSAGE AT 77F, AND FRIED CHICKEN AT 95F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 52.9F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SAUCES, SALAD DRESSINGS, ETC) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE MARKED FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ALONG THE EDGES OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS- CHICKEN AND PUDDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITH SELL BY DATES. ALL IMPROPERLY DATED TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE/DUST BUILD UP AND CEILING TILES WITH DUST BUILD UP AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WOMEN WASHROOM AND UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR TILES NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 3, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed multiple torn refrigeration gaskets in first floor kitchen: at 2 door cooler across from stove on the right door, at the one door cooler next to 2 door cooler, and on the 2 door cooler next to the fryer. Instructed facility to replace all and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired, replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in bsmt prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had gaps, peeling paint in 1st floor prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Broken, damaged light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 2, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER,PIZZA AREA,NEED TO REPLACE,NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER(BASEMENT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO RELACE
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 22, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUE. FUND 8 EACH OF FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE BY THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 66.9F; ALSO A TRAY OF 30 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 59.3F. EGGS MENTIONED WERE DISCHARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER POUDS 5,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOATION:7-38-005(A)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,PRESENT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 43.8F ALSO NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. SOAP DISPENSER WAS PARTIALLY FILLED WITH WATER,BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WATER TEMP OF 45.6F.PLUMBERWAS CALLED PRESENTLY ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN ,ALSO RUST PANELS AT ICE BIN OF MENTIONED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER,PIZZA AREA,NEED TO REPLACE,NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING WALL TILES AT FOLLOWING AREAS:WINDOW WERE GREASE TRAP IS INSTOLLED(BASEMENT EAST WALL;BETWEEN THE TWO REACH-IN DOOR COOLERS(BASEMENT)IN THE PIZZA AREA AND KITCHEN.REPLACE SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER(BASEMENT AREA),INSTRUCTED TO RELACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS STORED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,(BASEMENT AREA)INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID ITMES,WASHROOM MUST BE FREE OF ANY ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FREPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 25, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. OBSERVED TRAYS OF SCONES, DOUGHNUTS AND MUFFINS STORED OUT ON THE SERVICE COUNTER UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED COVERS FOR THE TRAYS OF BAKED GOODS AND ALSO STORED THEM IN A DISPLAY CASE ON THE COUNTER. ALSO, OBSERVED A LIVE FRUIT FLY LAND ON TOP OF A MUFFIN WHILE IT WAS STORED IN THE DISPLAY CASE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE TRAY OF MUFFINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACED THE CRACKED LID FOR THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE STEEL RACK ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN. PROVIDED FACILITY WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS INVERTED TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REFRIGERATOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND ATTACHED VENTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ABOVE THE BACK DOOR AND ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY MANNER SO THAT IT DOES NOT REST ON THE ICE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 10, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SECTION OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE COOKING OVEN IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 31, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING BAGEL SANDWICHES,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES,WIPING HANDS ON APRONS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COOK LINE FOOD PREP IS NOT MAINTAINED I.E.NO HOT WATER.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION AND NOTIFY THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT.A.LOPEZ.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA WITHIN 20 FEET MUST BE USED FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SECTION OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE COOKING OVEN IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION IF THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 26, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN REAR INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE OF BASEMENT. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING IN CORNER ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 19, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Mar 17, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 4, 2010 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONLTROL LOG OR CONTRACT FOUND ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE BY LICENSE RE-INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SIDE CORNER [NW] ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 1 3/4" EXIST ON SAID DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOUND ON PREMISES DURING LICENSE INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NOT ABLE TO OPERATE DISH MACHINE, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT BEEN TRAINED TO OPERATE YET.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL UP OPENING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL 3 SINKS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET AT 3 COMPANY SINK AND TO REMOVE SPRAYER USED FOR FAUCET AT 3COMP.SINKS ALSO NEED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.