Loretto Hospital was last inspected on June 27, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 27, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed skillets stored in front cabinet not inverted. Instructed person in charge to invert all equipment when not in use.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some trash and food spills under shelving units in storage room.insturcted to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed weak hot water pressure at handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide under city pressure
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE COLD FOOD SERVING LINE AREA AND HIGH TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO THEM BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in food prep area with a build up of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler certificates for food employees. All cooks and food handlers must obtain food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwashing sink in women's staff washroom near kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain at prep sink near 3 compartment dish area filled with debris and other items. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler certificates for food employees. All cooks and food handlers must obtain food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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: Observed the interior of the microwave located in the cafeteria near the serving lines soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.
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: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the storage areas and walk-in freezer and coolers. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
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: Observed torn/worn out door gasket inside of the cafe hot box in the kitchen. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer located in the store room must remove excess ice, detail 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: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff women restroom located near the kitchen. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the staff women restroom.
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: Observed unused equipment (panini grill and mini hot box) stored on the serving line. Instructed to remove all unused equipment off premise.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed owner that once opened, a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs)foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted the bottom of the rear exit door leading to the dumpster area in need of a better weather strip. Must provide and maintain to prevent pests entry point.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observerd the wall behind the toilet in the men employee washroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair the wall and coving to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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: Repair the sections of worn floor in front of the deep fryers, dishmachine and prep cooler. The floor in the food prep areas must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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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: Replace the missing wall tiles in the dishroom area. Scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the ceiling above the sandwich prep area. Seal the doorway in the dishroom leading to the unused dumbwaiter.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Noted over 25 live flies scattered in the dishwashing areas on the walls, racks and ceiling. Insrtucted manager to remove and clean affected areas. Also contact pest control. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.
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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: Floors and floor drains in the dishwashing areas need cleaning, especially along the wall base underneath the 3 comp sink. Observed standing water under sink. Instructed manager to keep floors dry as possible to prevent insect breeding conditions.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted missing light shields inside the walk in cooler and freezer. Must provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Must remove some ice build-up inside the walk-in freezers located in the kitchen and storage room,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in prep area
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Must remove small amount of ice build-up on the compressor inside the walk-in dairy cooler
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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: Must clean the vents in the kitchen area of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover for the walk-in freezr
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 40 mice dropppings ,throughout storage closet on floor.along wall base and corners near the cafeteria area, instructed to clean and sanitized affected area and contact pest control operator for service. Observed the rear exit door near compactor area not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door,instructed to rodent proof door,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must remove small amount of ice build-up on the compressor inside the walk-in dairy cooler
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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: Must clean the vents in the kitchen area of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover for the walk-in freezr
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must clean can opener blade at prep table in kitchen. Must clean ice dispenser chute at the soda machine in cafe of the self serve area.
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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: Clean floors under heavy equipment in kitchen, under sinks and all floor drains through out kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Must clean the interior sides of the ice machine.
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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: Floors need cleaning in the walk in freezer and cooler to remove spills and debris. Also clean floor corners inside the storage room to remove debris and webs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at the hot water knobs in the women and men toilet room hand sink. Also the cold water knob in the mens. Must repair and maintain. Maintenance on site.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Outer exit door to garbage dumpter is no rodent proof half inch opening at bottom of door). Instructed to install door sweep).serios violation 7-38-020; citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Soda, juice and coffee dispening units have build of grime, instructed to detail clean and sanitize
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to in stall ventilation in toilet rooms.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found one fourth gap at the bottom of the doors trash dock door,back door off the kitchen. Instructed to make the doors tight fitting and rodent proof them. Serious citation given 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build-up from walk-in freezer ceiling and floor located in the kitchen area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean surface underneath table at dishwashing area to remove build up. Must clean rolling carts,lower storage cabinets,nozzles at coffee & soda machine,can opener,microwaves,delime dish machine,exterior of 3- comp sink basin,dessert display unit fan guards,cold holding unit in dining area,& 6th fl.lower cabinet at hand sink.
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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: Clean floors along wall bases in walk in coolers,prep area,dry food storage area.must remove ice build up on floor in walk in freezers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The 3-compartment sink faucet in poor repair spraying water when water is on. Instructed to repair or replace the faucet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must clean and better organize 6 floor service station and pop storage areas, by cafeteria, instructed to remove all unused equipment. Also found large amount of clutter in the boiler room. Instructed to remove the unnecessary articles, old used equipment and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 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 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/16/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN NOZZLES AT SODA & COFFEE MACHINE.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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 VALVE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: 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 THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 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 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM,ALSO 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT HAND SINK AT CAFETERIA LINE,1- ON LOWER SHELF ON 6TH FL.SERVICE AREA.GARBAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AFTER 9/29/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ICE MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ROLLING CARTS,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,NOZZLES AT COFFEE & SODA MACHINE,LEDGES OF STEAM TABLES,CAN OPENER,MICROWAVES,GRILL TABLE,,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DELIME DISH MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF 3- COMP SINK BASIN,DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT FAN GUARDS,CEILING VENTS,COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DINING AREA,& 6TH FL.LOWER CABINET AT HAND SINK.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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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.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS & CEILINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DINING AREA,6TH FL.SERVING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM ON PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: 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 BULB IN 6TH FL.SERVICE AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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 & FREEZER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK,NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1-COMP COOK PREP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,ADJUST MIXING VALVES AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO HOT DOG WARMER IN CAFETERIA, AND MUST ALSO REPLACE GASKET TO MILK COOLER IN TRAY LINE AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OF STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNERS OF CAFETERIA AREA.
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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. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES ON WALL BY DISH MACHINE AREA
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE 6 FLOOR SERVICE STATION AND POP STORAGE AREAS, BY CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.