Jackson Park Hospital was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 11, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at multiple handwashing sinks located in the food prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed to provide at all times.
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: 4-602.11 observed a slight pinkish substance inside of the ice machine on the panel. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's women's toilet room. Instructed to provide at all times.
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: 6-501.12 observed some minor dirt debris on the floors in the food prep area. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (fryer/grill) on front line and in kitchen, can opener blade and interior of ice macine (corrected on site).
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: Clean floor under cooking equipment in both prep areas. Clean floor under front line where soda machine located.
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 clean the vents in the hooded area above the fryer and grill on the front line.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces of the fryer and stove in the middle cooking area in need of cleaning; instructed to clean equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handlers not washing hands after every possible contamination such as a male employee wiping down prep table with a soiled towel and removed plastic gloves from hand and then placed raw chicken on to a pan to be cooked.another male employee had on plastic gloves pulled garbage can near 2- compartment sink removed the one glove from hand and then picked up knife to cut open a bag of raw beef .female employee had walked around premises with plastic gloves moving pans and other items and then came back to finish prepping her peppers and onions with out changing gloves and washing hands.manager had all employees to wash hands during inspection.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sinks in dish machine washing area, in rear prep area and 3- compartment sink dish washing area must install hand sinks with hot & cold running water soap & towels.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat cooked foods such as 1lb.cooked patty sausages 128.1f-128.7f.2lbs. Cooked chicken sausage 112.4f-114.3f. On hot holding line 4lbs. Cooked pasta 90.3f.on prep table product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above. Appx.8lbs. $27.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of front line hot holding cabinet at 118.7f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit once repaired email :food@cityofchicago.org.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout prep areas must store in a sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed gloves being used and not changed properly when needed.
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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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 repair or replace missing handles on tray line hot holding lids,worn door gaskets on front line hot holding cabinet,tray line cooler,walk in cooler #3.
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: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in dry food & paperstorage area,walk in freezer,walk in cooler #3.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables.
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: Must clean grease and food debris build up from all interior and exterior of prep tables, fryer cabinets,wheel bases, counter tops,steam tables, rolling carts,tray carts inside of reach in coolers & walk in cooler,grill ,kettles, floor mixer,interior panel of ice machine.
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 garbage can in women's toilet room stall must provide and maintain.
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: Must repair or replace missing and damaged floor tiles in dining area, front serving line, rear prep areas,broken concrete floor in walk in freezer & walk in cooler #1, missing wall tiles near 3- compartment sink,loose wall tiles underneath scrape sink,loose wall panel in walk in cooler #3. Walls in poor repair in paper goods storage area.must grout floor in front of kettles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases of all equipment, walk in coolers and freezers and floor drains. Must remove water from floors throughout and keep dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must remove mold build up from lower walls at 2- comp sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shields throughout prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers and freezers to remove debris and/or spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site as required. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwasing signage in staff toilet rooms. Instructed manager to provide an maintain.
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 hot water at handwashing sinks in mens and womens toilet room ranging 91.2f to 91.7f. Instructed manager that temperature must be a minimum temperature of 100.0f. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
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 interior of ice machine damaged/exposed insulation is potentially contaminating ice being generated. Unit is tagged and must not be used until repaired and replaced. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in dry storage without labels. Instructed manager to label all container with common name when product is not in its original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 door gaskets on walk in cooler #9 severely deteriorated. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in womens staff toilet room. Instructed mangaer to provide and maintain.
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 debris on floor underneath the cooling equipment and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to remove debris, 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: Observed burned out light underneath ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace/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 food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies available for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory posted nor a disclosure and a reminder on the breakfast menu for all items (eggs) that can be ordered undecooked or raw. Instructed to post a consumer advisory and add a disclosure and a reminder on the breakfast menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels on the prepackaged desserts and salads for sale in the customer service area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the emergency exit door and the over head dock door not rodent proofed. Instructed to make said doors tight fitting
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle located inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the ceiling located by the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to make the ceiling surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must clean and maintain the following non food contact surfaces in front and rear prep areas: interior bottom of fryers, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (fryers, stoves, kettles), surface area underneath the grill, surfaces under hot holding stations and prep stations.
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: 5-205.15(b) observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the main kitchen; reapir leak from the pipe under the exposed handsink.
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: 6-501.12(a) floors in various areas of kitchen and front food serving area need cleaning under and around equipment. Also clean floor drains where needed and clean floor inside of walk-in cooler and maintain.
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)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean area underneath the grill on the front serving line outside of the kitchen.
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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 vents above the grill on the front serving line need cleaning; clean vents. Observed rusted surfaces on the panel surrounding the ventilation system over the kettle area in the kitchen; resurface/replace rusted panel.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed eggs sitting in a pan on a cart at room temperaturs in the cafteria serving area and the temperature was found at 69.7f also found salsa sitting on a cart in a bowl at room temperature and temperature was found at 101.of total weight for the eggs were 3lbs,total cost was $5.00 and the total weight for the salsa was 2lbs,food items were denatured and destroyed during inspection,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 the dishwashing machine not reaching 180f at final rinse at this time of inspection,instructed to use the 3 compartment sink to wash,rinse and sanitize equipment,critical 7-38-030
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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 the overhead door near the garbage 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)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors inside the storage closet in rear of premises,instructed to clean and maintain area
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Floor dirty inside the walk produce cooler(3). Must clean to remove spills and debris.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed the cold holding unit in the cafteria at improper temperature of 64.2f,which had potentially hazardous foods inside cold holding unit and observed the hot holding unit in cafteria which had potentially hazardous foods in hot holding unit at improper temperature of 110.6f ,instructed to repair cooler and hot holding unit ,critical vilation 7-38-005a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: ,internal temperature taken of salads inside the cold holding unit was 64.2f total weight 3.75 lbs total cost $10.20,internal temperayure taken of hotdogs inside hot holding unit was 112.3f,toatal weight 4.25 ibs total cost $15.00 and internal temperature taken of hamburgers in the hot holding unit was 115.6f,total weight 4.12 ibs total cost $21.00,the total weight for all food products were 12.125 and total cost for all food products were $46.20,foo items were destroyed in dumpster,critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer in kitchen area
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Paint or replace all rusty storage racks throughout.
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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: Remove icy build-up from floor inside walk-in freezer, area very slippery.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Walk-in produce/prepared salads cooler not maintaining adequate temperature, air temp recorded at 47.1f. 4-door reach-in cooler on cook line also found at improper temperature, air temp recorded at 61.3f. Instructed to remove all potentially hazardous foods from both units and have them serviced. 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: Cooked sausage on serviceline found at 111.2f and 114.6f, chicken breast found on prep table in kitchen at 89.1f, prepared salads(tuna, turkey and ham), sour cream and cream found at 54.1f, 55.7,49.1f, and 62.3f. Cartons of milk- 44.5f. All cooked(hot) foods must be stored/held at 140 degrees or above, and all cold foods must be stored/held at 40 degrees or below. All products found at improper temperatures voluntarily discarded. Critical 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: Paint or replace all rusty storage racks throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: storage drawers in front serviceline area, can opener and holster in food prep area across from ice machine, interiors of ovens(used and unused), cabinet interior of deep fryer, sides of cooking equipment on cookline, and dust build-up on fan gaurds in walk-in cooler(s).
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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: Remove icy build-up from floor inside walk-in freezer, area very slippery.
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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: Ceiling tiles in food prep area with brown rust-like deposits must either be cleaned, painted or replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield in dishwashing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at exposed handsink and 1 comp. Prep sink in kitchen area.
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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: Observed the following not clean:upper panel left side of ice machine,cabinet storage drawers in cafe,microwave in cafe.must clean/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: Floors not clean of old food/debris around/between vending machines in cafe.must clean/maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SHELVES BEHIND SERVING LINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS AND FAN COVERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND SINKS, PIPES IN HALLWAY BY DISH MACHINE AREA-REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the leak at the pipe under the wash (1st) compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Must route drain pipe behind ice machine to a floor drain in prep area.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.