Patient Kitchen/prep Area
2875 W 19TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Hospital)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 50305
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DEBRIS UNDER RACKS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF SODA DEBRIS ON COKE MACHINE AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS. MANAGER EXPLAINED MACHINE WILL BE REPLACED ON JULY 22ND, 2025.
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Severity not stated
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May 22, 2013 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
THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN DIRTY KNIFE HOLDERS, THE KNIFE HOLDERS AND KNIVES WERE REMOVED AND WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE TRAY LINE DISH UP STATION HAS GREASY FOOD BUILDUP: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AREAS ABOVE THE FOOD DISH UP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE DISPENSER HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP NEAR THE CHUTE AREA; DISASSEMBLE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE DISPENSER IN DETAIL. THE GRAB AND GO KNEE KNOCKER COOLER IN THE CAFETERIA LINE IS VERY DUSTY, CLEAN THE COOLER INTERIOR AND VENT AREA AND SANITIZE IT. THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS AN ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING, REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. THE DELI PREP AREA 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER HAS A DIRTY FAN GUARD INSIDE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILINGS, DUCTS AND PIPES ABOVE THE STOVES, PREP TABLES, EXHAUST DUCT FILTERS AND THE PIPES ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH EXIT AREA OF THE DISH MACHINE HAS DUST BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND LOOK AT THE VENTILATION DUCT CLEANING SCHEDULE IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POSSIBLE PRODUCT CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES WHERE NEEDED IN BUILDING. CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DELI AREA. CLEAN COUNTER UNDER SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN WOMENS LOCKER ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 8, 2011 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
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER CABINET IN DELI AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,REACH IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CAN LIDS,MICROWAVES,PREP TABLE,PIPES,FILTERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE,FLOOR MIXER,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTOR OF OVEN,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYER,STORAGE CABINETS,DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SIDES OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS.DELI AREA STORAGE CABINETS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALAD PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER WALL BASE DAMAGED,SALAD PREP AREA DAMAGED WALL TILES,STAINED CEILING TILES,MAIN KITCHEN DAMAGED WALL TRIM,CAULK WALL TILES BEHIND OVEN,LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLES.HOT HOLDING CABINET STORAGE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & STAINED CEILING TILES,DELI AREA & DINING AREA HAS PEELING PAINT.DISH WASHING AREA CLEAN WALLS,WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PEELING PAINT,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MAIN KITCHEN,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DELI HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 30, 2011 Tag Removal · 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
Inspector Comments: 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.,SALAD PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO ROLLING CART,UNDER 2- COMP SINK,TRAY LINE REACH IN COOLER,UNDER 2- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN,CATERING CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNIT,HALLWAY TO GARBAGE AREA BEHIND SCALE & CLUTTER ALONG WALLS.ALSO LOADING DOCK MAN DOOR RUSTED OUT FRAME,OVER HEAD DOOR,INTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR SWEEP,ELECTRICAL DOOR VOLT 240 & 480.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/11.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER CABINET IN DELI AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,REACH IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CAN LIDS,MICROWAVES,PREP TABLE,PIPES,FILTERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE,FLOOR MIXER,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTOR OF OVEN,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYER,STORAGE CABINETS,DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SIDES OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS.DELI AREA STORAGE CABINETS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALAD PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER WALL BASE DAMAGED,SALAD PREP AREA DAMAGED WALL TILES,STAINED CEILING TILES,MAIN KITCHEN DAMAGED WALL TRIM,CAULK WALL TILES BEHIND OVEN,LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLES.HOT HOLDING CABINET STORAGE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & STAINED CEILING TILES,DELI AREA & DINING AREA HAS PEELING PAINT.DISH WASHING AREA CLEAN WALLS,WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PEELING PAINT,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MAIN KITCHEN,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DELI HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 27, 2011 Canvass · 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.,SALAD PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO ROLLING CART,UNDER 2- COMP SINK,TRAY LINE REACH IN COOLER,UNDER 2- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN,CATERING CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNIT,HALLWAY TO GARBAGE AREA BEHIND SCALE & CLUTTER ALONG WALLS.ALSO LOADING DOCK MAN DOOR RUSTED OUT FRAME,OVER HEAD DOOR,INTERIOR KITCHEN DOOR SWEEP,ELECTRICAL DOOR VOLT 240 & 480.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/11.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks.OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING.DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE UTENSILS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARD IN DELI AREA,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER CABINET IN DELI AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,REACH IN COOLERS,GARBAGE CAN LIDS,MICROWAVES,PREP TABLE,PIPES,FILTERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,CAN OPENER BLADE,FLOOR MIXER,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTOR OF OVEN,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYER,STORAGE CABINETS,DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SIDES OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS.DELI AREA STORAGE CABINETS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALAD PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER WALL BASE DAMAGED,SALAD PREP AREA DAMAGED WALL TILES,STAINED CEILING TILES,MAIN KITCHEN DAMAGED WALL TRIM,CAULK WALL TILES BEHIND OVEN,LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLES.HOT HOLDING CABINET STORAGE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & STAINED CEILING TILES,DELI AREA & DINING AREA HAS PEELING PAINT.DISH WASHING AREA CLEAN WALLS,WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM PEELING PAINT,WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA,MAIN KITCHEN,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR DELI HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 9, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE STORAGE CABINETS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.