Mei's Kitchen
1108 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1718535
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 40 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Mar 25, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETING TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILT UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Nov 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COLLER NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS RICE,ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5+ LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT DISH AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILT UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2359473. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAINING FROM THE SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR; MUST CORRECT.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 23, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN ARE NEAR COOK LINE, REACH IN COOLER AT 57 DEGREES F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REACH IN COOLER AT REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT. REACH IN COOLER UNIT NOT REPAIRED IS OFF TAG REMAINS 3/14/19
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 5, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 2 POUND PAN OF FOOD (CREAM CHEESE) AT 56.4-60 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 2 POUNDS $20.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN ARE NEAR COOK LINE, REACH IN COOLER AT 57 DEGREES F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REACH IN COOLER AT REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 3, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, YOGURT ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DAIRY REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A)(B) OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, YOGURT) LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 25, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, YOGURT) AT THE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFE PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AT 51.3F AND TWO CONTAINERS OF YOGURT AT 65.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, YOGURT ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (YOGURT, DELI MEAT) BEING STORED IN A REACH IN COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE OF SAID UNIT AND TO MAINTAIN SAID UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED IN THE UNIT. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DAIRY REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A)(B) OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, YOGURT) LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA;2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL LOCATED BY A FOOD PREP TABLE, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DOOR JAM OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS AS WELL AS FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 18 FROM LAST REPORT # 2150561, DATED 3-19-2018 STILL EXIST. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND 10 LIVE ANTS ON DISH MACHINE AND WALL.ACTIVITY MINIMIZED, PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED COVING LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL 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
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 19, 2018 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 EMPLOYEE CUTTING FRUITS (PINEAPPLES, MELONS) USING HER BARE HANDS AND WITHOUT WEARING FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO ALWAYS WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)(B).
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. 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
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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
OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE FLOOR AND IN A FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED COVING LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL 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
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( HAMBURGERS )INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS AT WALK-IN FREEZERS DOOR IN POOR REAPIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 22, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 15, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND AT THE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITAIZE MACHINE. SERIOIS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
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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
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. LIGHT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8-10 LIVE ROACHES FOUND BUT MANY DEAD ROACHES FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, COFFEE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, ENTIRE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN CORNERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEWAR COVER NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT SIDE PREP AREA. NEW GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LARGE CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 17, 2013 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
MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT/BACK PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 10, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 21- FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, BEEF, HAM, TURKEY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPORT #1114861 DATED JUNE 7,2013 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE COFFEE STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREP AREA. 34-MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE MISSING COVING TO AREA AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. 35-MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE SURFACE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REATTACH SIDE PANEL TO WALL IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT/BACK PREP AREAS.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. WATER TEMPERATURE WOULD REACH 88.2-86.5 AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, 1-COMP. SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THEN IT WOULD RAPIDLY DROP IN TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 *CHIEF ENGINEER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE AT THE HOT WATER TANK AND AFTER SOME TIME THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, BEEF, HAM, TURKEY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/OWNER SHOWED UP AT END OF INSPECTION, BEGINNING OF REPORT WRITING (10:17AM.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LONGER SNEEZE GUARDS TO SELF SERVE BREAKFAST STATION IN THE FRONT AREA TO ACCOMMODATE ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER IT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE COFFEE STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST PROVIDE MISSING COVING TO AREA AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE SURFACE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REATTACH SIDE PANEL TO WALL IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE 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
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING IN PREP AREA AROUND SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DUST/DIRT PARTICLES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE FIRST WASH BOWL (CLOSEST TO THE DOOR) IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND OVENS NOT WIPED DOWN.(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 22, 2011 Canvass · 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. WALK IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN 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. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR(LOW GROUT)AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD/OIL BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN BY SOUP KETTLES. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO CEILING LIGHT SHEILD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL COVER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 27, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: Found ceiling inside walk in cooler in poor repair.(peeling paint)
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 13, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Correct By: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: Found ceiling inside walk in cooler in poor repair.(peeling paint)
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 8, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing. (0ppm chlorine) critical violation. citation issued.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found ceiling inside walk in cooler in poor repair.(peeling paint)
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Serious
Critical
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.