Saddle and Cycle Club
900 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 12, 2025
Saddle and Cycle Club was last inspected on August 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage for handwashing sinks in the single unisex bathrooms located outside of summer casino kitchen area, and for handsin in the kitchen prep area in the summer casino building.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a minimal amount of dark residue on the interior of the ice machine located in the summer casino kitchen. Instructed to schedule a cleaning and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of soil residues on the can opener in the banquet kitchen salad prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed left handwashing sink in the first floor mens banquet restroom with very low hot water pressure, and a slow drainage for the handwashing sink in the summer casino dishwashing area. Instructed to repair both handsinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not working in both unisex single restrooms located outside of summer casino kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training for city of chicago certified food manager. Must renew/recertify allergen training and keep certificate(s) on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks in main prep area/1st floor and in employee (men's) washroom in first floor.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes stored on floor inside the walk-in freezer (first floor). Instructed to properly store 6" off the floor to prevent contamination and for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside (first floor) employee washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid for trash bins.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar area especially underneath the 3 compartment bar sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside the (1 door) reach-in cooler in the kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks in main prep area/1st floor and in employee (men's) washroom in first floor
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dish washing machine at improper final sanitizing rinse temperature of 134.0f (dishmachine not in used). Instructed manager to fix and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of above 180f. Dishmachine tagged ‘held for inspection’. Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below) priority violation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visble inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed one live mouse running across the main kitchen prep area and over 10 rodent droppings rodent (mouse) droppings along the walls and behind the cooking equipment, also found 4 live cockroaches crawling behind the dishmachine in main prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes stored on floor inside the walk-in freezer (first floor). Instructed to properly store 6" off the floor to prevent contamination and for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered inside (first floor) employee washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid for trash bins.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar area especially underneath the 3 compartment bar sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside the (1 door) reach-in cooler in the kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, salads, soups etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times that time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food are being handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on floor underneath three compartment sink in rear prep area and on floors in basment.---also observed dirty floor drain underneath three compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and floor drains and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed mulitple certified foodservice managers without allergen awareness training certificates at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago foodservice managers certificate obtains allergy awareness training and receives certificate and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Black slime substance at interior of ice machines in basement area and summer casino prep area. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain units. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap between double doors sweeps at summer casino prep building. Must rodent proof said doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following is not clean- observed accumulated grease build-up inside fryers at the main prep area, food/grease build-up on the ventilation hood and filters at the summer casino prep area, and prep area shelves at summer casino prep. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/food build-up inside floor drains at summer casino prep area. Must clean interior of floor drains and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for salmon, steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 waste pipe above shelves in food storage must be encased. Also observed leaking wrapped pipes inside walk-in cooler, instructed to repair the issue and encase said pipes. No food stored under pipes; the surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 additional certified food handler certificate is required on site
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 additional allergen training certificates must be provided on site for all new certified food handlers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on-site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on-site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Black slime substance at interior of ice machine in basement area. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for salmon, steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above shelves in food storage must be encased. Also observed leaking wrapped pipes inside walk-in cooler, instructed to repair the issue and encase said pipes. No food stored under pipes the surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items,throughout
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards. (summer home by the pool)
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no irreversible registering temperature indicators for high-temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-005. No citation was issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections, and equipment surfaces behind cooking line, also inside deep fryers and mounted on wall potatoes slicer. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Cover is needed at receptacles inside staff washroom and unisex washrooms(first floor)
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No closing door device provided at washroom at summer home by the pool. Repair issue.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease and dry food on floors at main kitchen under equipment, along baseboard walls and corners.debris on floor at bar area, inside walk-in cooler(under shelves). Clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Burned light bulbs in dishroom(summer home by the pool).must replace
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Additional certified food handler certificate is required on site
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificates must be provided on site for all new certified food handlers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand sink in or immediately adjacent to the high temp dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Hand sink must have hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate consumer advisory, disclosure and reminder printed on menus. Additional hand out was given to depict the wording of the advisory and properly disclose items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed all certified food managers need to have allergen training. Must be able to show proof of allergen training for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at this time of inspection. Instructed to provide at the next health inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt,grease and dust inside all exhaust hood fans at all kitchen prep areas.instructed to detail clean and maintain. -
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted no employee or manager on site with the allergen certification. Instructed to have one on site. Priority foundation. No citation issued today
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at this time of inspection. Instructed to provide at the next health inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted a large mixer on top of the prep cooler(not used for cooling) and top of prep cooler used for preparing food with no hand wash sink at the 1st floor dry/food storage area. Instructed to install a hand wash sink at location or remove mixer and stop using the top cooler table for prepping
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted a slimy grey and pinkish substance inside the upper and lower compartments of ice machine dripping on to the ice at the main kitchen prep area. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized. Priority foundation. Violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following potentially hazardous food items inside service door cooler of the summer camp kitchen to be improper:- coleslaw 49.2f, pasta 49.1f, rice 50.7f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 12 lbs of products worth $20.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation. Violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 flying insects on walls ceiling and equipment at the dishwashing/kitchen prep area and over 10 flying insects at the bar. Instructed to properly clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation. Violation #7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted the following:- black substance inside door linings of beer service coolers at the bar -rusty substance inside the soda gun dispenser at the bar. -slight discoloration inside the ice machine of the 1st floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain door of service beer cooler, clean and maintain the soda gun dispenser and also clean and sanitize the ice machine and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt,grease and dust inside all exhaust hood fans at all kitchen prep areas.instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted no employee or manager on site with the allergen certification. Instructed to have one on site. Priority foundation. No citation issued today
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove protective plastic found peeling on all new coolers and freezers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Table top can opener in the summer casino kitchen must be cleaned after each use. Interior of the 2nd floor kitchen ice machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor drain under the one compartment prep sink in the summer casino kitchen, floor in the basement meat/dairy walk-in cooler with food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Moldy wall caulking at both dish machines and moldy, peeling caulking and plaster at the main kitchen three compartment sink. Must repair, remove mold.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs at the basement mixer prep area. Peeling plaster on the walls and ceiling throughout the staff ladies locker room. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at the nozzle of the dish one compartment scrape sink. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide metal stem thermometers for the summer casino kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Defrost the small freezer behind the bar,with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature inside the reach in cooler. Shrimp at 47.5f, 1.25 lbs; steak at 47.6f,5 lbs; chicken at 49,0f,4 lbs; tuna at 48.3f,2 lbs; scallop at 46.4f, 1.25 lbs; hamburger at 49.5f, .5 lbs.; cold soup at 45.5f,6 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Chef discarded/denatured the said products worth $150.00,total 20.5 lbs. Instructed the chef that all cold foods must maintain a temperature of 40.0f or less during storage inside the cold holding unit. Reach in cooler at 41.0f
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strip for the 3 compartment sink in both kitchen. Must provide and maintain all the times. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1566918 dated 8/28/16. #37-must provide self closing latches for the two bathrooms at the summer casino building right next to the kitchen. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Defrost the small freezer behind the bar,with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor in the locker/washroom for employees in the basement and maintain. Also clean the walk in freezer floor and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All employees preparing foods in the prep area/serving area must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage and display. Observed vacuum packaged foods (meat, seafood, relishes, cheese, etc ) stored in the walk-in cooler, reach-in refrigerators, and walk-in freezer without a idph or cdph approved haccp plan on the premises. The vacuum packaging machine has been tagged and held for inspection. Management instructed that a cdph approved haccp plan is needed before vacuum packaging any food. Management discarded the vacuum packaged foods. Serious violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found old cilantro and leafy greens hanging from the food storage racks in the basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to wipe down the racks and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the soda gun holster at the main bar and the ice crusher in the basement to remove discoloration buildup and maintain,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris along the wall baseboard under the dry food storage racks in the basement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must provide self closing latches for the two bathrooms at the summer casino building right next to the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The ceiling vent directly above the main prep area in the large kitchen is covered with dust debris. Must detail clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found prep cooler across from cooking equipment at improper air temperature: 46.9f to 48.7.potentially hazardous food were stored inside the unit:cooked zucchini patties,cooked rice etc.unit must maintain air temp of 40f and below,in house technician was called. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature stored inside the prep cooler: cooked zucchini at temp of 49.4f to 55.5f, white cooked rice at temp of 45.5f, cooked greens at temp of 44.4f, pre-cooked vacuum packed turkey legs at temp of 49.9f to 50f.marinara sauce at temp of 49.2f. Prepared coleslaw stored on ice at temp of 48.6f. Also found at summer casino kitchen diced turkey stored inside the prep cooler at temp of 48.6f,which the unit maintained temp of 39.8f. Potentially hazardous cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.food discarded and denatured pounds 13,value $12 critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing only with water cutting board and brown handle knife inside the exposed hand sink in coffee prep area,then the same cutting board was stored in bar area and used to slice limes,lemons and other fruit to decorate glasses for costumers.cutting board was not sanitized.instructed the chef all multi use utensils must be washed,rinsed and sanitized at all the times at three compartment sink or dish machine. Critical violation:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food(ice)not protected during storage.ice machines at lower level of the main kitchen and summer casino not maintained,both with a black pink slime build-up inside the top part of the units.instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain units,ice is used for human consumption. Also found portable ice bins stored outside uncovered with rain water,cups etc., in it,instructed to wash,rinse and sanitize all said ice bins and stored them away from physical and chemical contamination. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dirty cardboards stored on shelves in storage area must be removed,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Waste water line connection from cooler must be properly connected such that is drains directly into a floor drain,not inside the exposed hand sink,in summer casino bar area no splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep cooler at summer casino kitchen,must provide splash guard with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Slightly pink mineral inside the large ice machine at coffee station,instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris and slime on floor drains throughout the premises included summer casino area,instructed to clean and maintain. Grease on floor under and around cooking equipment, dish room area in main kitchen,instructed to clean and maintain. Broken black floor tiles in liquor storage by the bar,instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling paint and dirty wall with food and grime build-ups on wall and wall pipes under the dish room in main kitchen,instructed to clean and maintain.remove peeling paint and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface at mentioned area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee and other staff coming inside the kitchen without hair restraint,instructed anyone entering kitchen/prep areas must wear restraints to confine hair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed staff(not a food handlers) entering and existing prep kitchen area.traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and utensils washing area is prohibited.provide a sign "only authorized personnel in the food-prep area" and posted at entrance of kitchen/prep areas
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food handler on premises while potentailly hazardous foods (chicken, fish, etc.) are handled. Instructed manager a city of chicago certified food handler must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are handled. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed food debris on exterior of all equipment and sinks at winters casino prep area and food debris/dust on shelves at main prep. Must clean all equipment and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed food spills on floor at dry storage room under shleves and grease/dirt build up on floor under/around equipment and along walls/corners at winters casino prep. Must clean floor throughout prep areas and dry storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles/ceiling light covers above winters casino prep. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight lime build up inside bar gun holders and food debris on shelves in prep areas. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed bottle caps/food debris on floor at bar areas and at both prep areas also observed thick dirt/grime build up inside all floor drains in prep areas. Must detail clean floor under and around all equipment/along corners in prep and bar areas also must clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed unclean ceiling light covers above ice rink prep area. Must clean and maintain light covers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must calibrate metal stem thermometers for all food handlers and maintain.
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Conditional
Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNER(EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR BROKEN CEILING WALL IN FURNACE AREA.(MAIN DINING ROOM)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.NEED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE SCOOP STORED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY SRORED: IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER OR IN SANITIZE SOLUTION
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND ICE CREAM MACHINE,TOP LOADER NOT MAINTAINED IN WINTER KITCHEN.UNABLE TO SANITIZE SOFT ICE CREAM MACHINE,NO HOT WATER PROVIDED. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 63.1F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX LETTER WHEN HOT WATER IS PROVIDE TO UNIT.FAX # 312 746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63651-14
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNER(EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR BROKEN CEILING WALL IN FURNACE AREA.(MAIN DINING ROOM)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.NEED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY SRORED: IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER OR IN SANITIZE SOLUTION.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.