The Medici
1331 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 3, 2025
The Medici was last inspected on September 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
September 3, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bakery items not covered in front display area. Instructed manager to properly cover all items to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees eating in prep area. Instructed manager to provide designated area for employee meals outside of prep area
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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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 sign at hand washing sinks in dish washing and washroom area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
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: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered inside compartments of prep coolers and hand washing sink in rear prep area, on shelving units under display cases and base of hot holding unit in front prep area, on boxes of straws, single service articles, storage bins, equipment and on floor along walls and corners in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 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 bakery items not covered in front display area. Instructed manager to properly cover all items to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensil with handle stored above food to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of display case, shelving units, holding units, prep coolers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.
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 employee purses and personal belongings stored in prep areas. Instructed manager to provide designated area for employee belongings outside of prep area.
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: Observed food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 or more mouse droppings in the basement area of the bakery on the floor in various areas. Also observed droppings in the kitchen area of the bakery by the ovens and sandwich prep area. Instructed to clean all areas and recommended pest control service establishment prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
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: Instructed to clean floors in areas where droppings observed. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in kitchen area and fan covers in walk-in cooler to remove dust.
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: Instructed to remove unnecessary items in basement area to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers and rubber gaskets in need of cleaning to remove minor build up. Instructed to clean/correct and maintain.
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: All grab and go items in need of name, address and phone number of location. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed a sponge for cleaning on counter. Instructed sponges need to be change frequently to avoid bacteria growth. Instructed to replace often
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All non holding sanitation certificate holders in need of food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label large bulk dry storage container with products name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the front serving area and a hole in the floor in the basement dry storage area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
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: Floors need detail cleaning in the basement dry storage area, along the wall, under shelving and in corner.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 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 no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of exit door near stairway leading to basement. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
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 waste lines not shielded in basement storage area. Instructed manager to encase all waste lines to protect food items from potential drips.
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: Observed damaged gasket on milk prep cooler door in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in basement utensil storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed prepackaged food on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name ingredients, net contents source and list of allergens. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in all display, prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean all ceiling tiles and vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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: 2-201.11observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide documentation informing employees responsibility to notify management of illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a
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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
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: 5-203.11 observed no exposed sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear dish washing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed food stored in basement under sewer lines that are not shielded. Instructed manager to encase all plumbing lines in basement storage area to intercept potential drips.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment in basement storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11(b)replace damaged light shields in sandwich prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical7 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 employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide documentation informing employees responsibility to notify management of illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a
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: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
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: Observed no exposed sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to install exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear dish washing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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 black mold buildup on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all interior surfaces of ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
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 over 100 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledges, shortening, custard, and cream containers in basement dry storage area, 50 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in basement south storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Invert all single service knives and forks in wait station area.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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 plastic bag used as stopper for 3-comparment sink. Instructed manager to repair all stoppers on 3-comparment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.
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: Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment in basement storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
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: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in all display, prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean all ceiling tiles and vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in basement walk-in cooler. Replace damaged light shields in sandwich prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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: Must discard all broken or cracked multi use containers and lids.
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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 interior top panel of the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a proper light shield on the light in the walk in cooler. (noted a light shield with large grates. The shield will not protect food from contamination if the light bulb shatters)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the leaky faucet at the three compartment sink.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 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 improper temperatures of ready to eat foods stored inside of reach in cooler 6.5lbs potato salad 12/8 44.9f,12.0lbs chicken salad 12/5 43.8f,21.0lbs tuna 44.8f 12/7,12.5lbs. Cajun turkey 44.6f 12/8.product was dumped and denatured by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx. 52 lbs . $422. (critical 7-38-005a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during display such as several loaves of assorted baked breads stored on open front display racked shelving units and noticed dust build up on above and in between shelving units , not protected from dust,debri and insects.must protect product during display.manager removed all breads and cleaned dust build up from shelving units.(serious 7-38-005a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers.must label packaged baked goods with required info given.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lids on bulk food storage containers, worn gasket on glass reach in cooler.must remove rust from basement & 1st fl.walk in cooler shelving units.must provide splashguard between 1- comp sink and prep table.
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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 food debri from side of stove,encrusted food on all baking pans,1st fl. Walk in cooler shelving units.must clean dust build up from compressor unit and fanguards in walk in cooler.must defrost ice cream freezer.
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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 floor along wall bases in prep areas.must repair or replace damaged flooring where needed.
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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 adjust threshold at bi-fold entry door.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining area and prep area.must replace missing wall base behind stove.must seal hole in wall in delivery area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for hot holding cabinet and pizza hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.
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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: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.also defrost front ice cream freezer (excessive ice).
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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 floor in prep area not clean, instructed to clean and remove the flour under mixer.
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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 the ceiling vents dusty, instructed to clean remove dust. Also need to replace broken, and water damaged ceiling tiles.
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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 rusty shelves in basement walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the hood above the cooking equipment and the vent covers in the washroom.
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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: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 50 mice droppings scattered throughout basement storage areas along walls,on interior of boxes,on shelves,under shelves and throughout. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelves in basement walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the hood above the cooking equipment and the vent covers in the washroom.
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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 hole in the floor near the rear exit door.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers and packaged foods. Label all yogurt parfaits.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace cracked glass door on display case.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucets on 3-comp sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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