Denden Restaurant
6635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 6, 2025
Denden Restaurant was last inspected on January 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
January 6, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general2 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior top). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit
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: Food stored in container at storage area must be labeled with common name:flour,etc.
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: Remove dead insects at south-east corner behind unused fryer in the kitchen.clean and mainatain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain interior of reach-in freezer and cooler
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: Remove debris from floor in the kitchen behind shelves and under cooking equipment
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 food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide
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: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
29 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment were found next to the kitchen grill (unused fryer), storage closets where the heat water tank is located, and basement office/storage area. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. 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: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment were found next to the kitchen grill (unused fryer), storage closets where the heat water tank is located, and basement office/storage area. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 11/30/21. Report #: 2544825. #51.) 5-204.12 no backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, behind bar counter(front serving area). Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. #55.) 6-201.11 broken floor tiles under three-compartment sink and behind ice machine in front bar area, replace. #57.) 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provided on site.instructed to provide priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general2 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: 2-102.14(o) 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 7-38-012. No citation was 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: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 no backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, behind bar counter(front serving area). Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
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: 6-201.11 broken floor tiles under three-compartment sink and behind ice machine at front bar area, replace.
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 broken light protective(repaired with white tape, which is already un-stock) at front area by the bar
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: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provided on site.instructed to provide
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 allergen training certificate provided on-site was expired. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical12 general3 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: 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 7-38-012. No citation was 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Excess black slime substance at interior water reservoir behind bar 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Label food containers with common name,included dry food inside plastic containers
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: Over 30 mice droppings on-site in different locations of premises: kitchen, bar, and basement storage area.also, over 6 small flies are on-site in the prep area. A couple of ants at the wall baseboard under the west window in the kitchen. Remove, clean, and maintain mentioned area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found dead mouse at glue board by shelf in dining area.instructed to remove,clean and sanitize. Manager removed pest
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Remove/relocate clean utensils hanging on shelve above three compartment sink and by the handwashing sink.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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 duct tape as a means of repair at the wall behind the two-door prep cooler by the west window. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
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 not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items,provide raised shelves.
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: Broken rubber gasket inside two door reach-in cooler by west window in the kitchen repair/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: 4-602.13 extremely soiled cloth curtains in the exit/entrance doorway from the hallway to the kitchen. Must clean and maintain. Observed food debris and spills inside coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections, and equipment surfaces behind the cooking line.must 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: No backflow prevention device provided at ice machine water line, behind bar counter(front serving area). Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.
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: Broken floor tiles under three compartment sink and behind ice machine at front bar area,replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Broken light protective(repaired with white tape,which is already un-stock) at front area by the bar
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 2-7-20, report #2360120 #47)4-101.19 noted unfinished wood used for shelving at the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to provide shelves with non-porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained. #55)6-501.114 noted heavy clutter, especially on shelves, floors, unused equipment, rear corner with ping pong machines, and in storage areas at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail, clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pests.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site.instructed to provide.
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: Allergen training certificate provided on site was expired. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous summary report from 2-7-20, report# 2360120 posted however is covered with idph paper is not conspicuously visible to consumers as required. Posted conspicuous in dining room was report from 2-19-2019 priority foundation: 7-42-010(b). No citation was issued. New summary report given and posted
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 unfinished wood used for shelving at the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.
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 clutter especially on shelves, floors unused equipment, rear corner with ping pong machines and in storage areas at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.
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 seal all holes and openings through out to prevent entry points for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 mice droppings at the following areas:- along wall base and underneath equipment, on shelves all at the kitchen prep, on floors at the heating room and food/dry storage area at the basement. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #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 unfinished wood used for shelving at the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to provide shelves with non porous wood that are easily cleanable and maintained.
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: Noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3 compartment sink at the front bar area. Instructed to 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: Noted rough and unfinished ceiling with multiple holes and openings at the heating unit room.instructed to repair and maintain. Must seal all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent hiding places for pest.
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: Noted heavy clutter especially on shelves, floors unused equipment, rear corner with ping pong machines and in storage areas at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.
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 detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath shelving at the basement food/dry storage area kitchen prep area and front bar area especially where droppings were found.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected.front door not rodent insect proofed,instructed to repair cause
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: Observed shelves with rough surface inside the cabinet under prep table,not cleanable. Replace said shelves,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.provide stoppers for the three compartment sink in the kitchen
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: Found employees belonging(scarves) on top clean linens behind the front north counter,remove said items store them in a designate 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: Broken/damaged ceiling tiles in prep area,washrooms and mop sink an replace said tiles. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Grime on floor under cooking equipment clean and maintain. Broken and missing floor tiles in the kitchen replace were is needed,also floor tiles not maintained behind the bar area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Designate area/storage only for food and food products,remove other items in basement 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: No food handler certificate provided on site, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 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: 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 7-38-012. No citation issued.
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: Observed dry storage shelves in basement unclean. Must clean and maintain shelves of dry storage.
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 dry storage room in basement with equipment that is no longer used and clutter. Items that are no longer used or not related to the food service etablishement must be removed from premises. All remaining items must be stored 6 inches off floor and 6 inches away from the walls for adequate pest control.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 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: 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 7-38-012. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice droppings with 30 mice droppings found throughout linen storgage area near bar. Owner cleaned all area and sanitized affected areas. Must contact pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest control log book not up to date with no recent pest control service for 2018. Obtain recent contract with up to date pest control service and log book. Priority foundation violation 7-28-020 (c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage shelves in basement unclean. Must clean and maintain shelves of dry storage.
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 dry storage room in basement with equipment that is no longer used and clutter. Items that are no longer used or not related to the food service etablishement must be removed from premises. All remaining items must be stored 6 inches off floor and 6 inches away from the walls for adequate pest control.
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 employee living area in basement with 2 working pool tables and couches and chairs not properly separated from dry food storage area with self closing door or complete partitioning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to 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
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: Inadequate pest control-noted over 30 mice droppings on shelving at unused equipment storage area in the basement. Serious violation 7-38-o20
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food containers not labeled in basement holding grain meals.instructed management to label all food containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted tin foil liners on top of range at hot line area in the kitchen. Instructed management to remove foil liners and that only smooth easily cleanble surfaces may be used.
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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: Noted floors at wallbase dirty in the basement.instructed management to clean floors in the basement.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Noted pots and pans not inverted after sanitizing.instructed on how to properly store pots and pans after sanitizing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted top of range with greasy/food particulates. Instructed management to clean top of range.
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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: Noted ceiling panels stained in kitchen.instructed management to repair or replace ceiling panels.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted light shield not properly affixed over light in kitchen.instructed management to properly affix light shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted hot line hood and filters greasy.instructed mangement to clean hot line hood and filters.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at(east side) storage area in basement.instructed to remove or reorganize so as to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Observed cutting boards in need of repair in the prep area. Instructed to repair/replace 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 floor drain in the kitchen not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields with unknown debris inside in the kitchen. Instructed to clean shields and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair faucet and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
11 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed a black slime like substance on the interior panels of the ice machine, stored behind the bar. Likely to contaminate ice. Instructed to discard ice, discontinue use of machine until interior panels have been detail cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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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 approximately 70 rodent droppings in various areas of the premises. Areas include; along wall base (west wall)in the kitchen around the 2-door reach in cooler, along wall base under the 3-comp sink in the kitchen, along wall bases throughout basement, mop closet in the hallway, and behind the front counter and bar in the dining area. Instructed to remove droppings. Clean and sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Also, front door is not rodent proofed. 1/4" gap at the bottom center of door. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent rodent entry. Maintain all. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report 1609996, dated 1/21/2016. Violation includes; #35; observed dirty walls throughout kitchen; behind stove and behind prep table, also around small serving wall to bar area. Hole in wall in bsmt near pool table. Bsmt has hole in ceiling and peeling paint on walls and ceiling throughout. Also stained ceiling tiles in the hallway by the customer toilet rooms. Instructed to repair and maintain. Violation still exist. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers, flour, sugar, etc., not labeled in the prep area instructed to label container and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in need of repair in the prep area. Grocery bags being used to hold and store food in the 2-door cooler in the prep area. Aluminum foil being used to cover the ceiling vent in the kitchen. Tape being used on wall and floor vents in the kitchen and dining areas. Also, tape is on the wall above the rear exit door. Instructed that grocery bags, tape and aluminum foil are prohibited. Instructed to replace cutting boards, use food grade bags to store food, provide a vent cover for the vent and remove tape and maintain all.
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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 food and non food contact equipment not clean. Interior surface of prep cooler in kitchen, 2-door cooler on west wall in kitchen, and all contact surfaces in the kitchen. Interior of all storage cabinets in the kitchen, and pantry. Also, the interior surface of the deep freezer located in the office in the basement, is not clean. Instructed to detail clean all 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 floor drain in the kitchen not clean. Floors in the following areas are not clean; kitchen, office in basement, ladies and mens toilet rooms, behind bar and throughout basement. Instructed to detail clean all areas 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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the prep area, customer dining area, behind the bar; and in ladies and mens toilet rooms. Hanging ceiling tile in the mens toilet room. Instructed to replace/repair tiles and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields with unknown debris inside in the mens and womens toilet rooms, and in the hallway. Also, a light is needed in the mop closet in the hallway. Instructed to clean shields and install light in mop closet and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink in the kitchen. Loose toilet handle (womens). Instructed to repair faucet and toilet handle and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the storage room and office in the basement. Also, the mop closet is cluttered. Instructed to organize items, and where needed, elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 dirty walls throughout kitchen; behind stove and behind prep table, also around small serving wall to bar area. Hole in wall in bsmt near pool table. Bsmt has hole in ceiling and peeling paint on walls and ceiling throughout. Also stained ceiling tiles in the hallway by the customer toilet rooms. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linen being stored improperly. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution or designated bag while not in use and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical9 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 potentially hazardous foods at improper tempuratures being stored on the prep table in the kitchen. 10 lbs of raw chicken, 78.3f, valued at $25. Manager voluntarilly denatured and discarded food. Instructed to hold potentially hazardous cold foods at 40f or below. Critical violation. 7-38-005(a).
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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 approximately 40 rodent droppings in the following areas; in kitchen corners near the 3-comp sink, and corners behind the stove, small storage area adjacent to the stove, in rear furnace room, corners near exit door, in corners under the front bar, under the prep table located at the bottom of the bsmt stairs. Instructed to remove droppings. Clean, sanitize, and maintain the affected area. Contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils being stored improperly in plastic containers. Instructed to invert utensil during storage to prevent contamination, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on storage racks in the kitchen, and on the drain board above 3-comp sink. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Observed grease and debris on all heavy equipment and contact surfaces in the kitchen. Also, interior of reach in coolers and freezers, exterior of ice machine located behind the bar. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 dirty floors throughout; under 3-comp sink, prep area, bsmt. And in both customer toilet rooms. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Observed dirty walls throughout kitchen; behind stove and behind prep table, also around small serving wall to bar area. Hole in wall in bsmt near pool table. Bsmt has hole in ceiling and peeling paint on walls and ceiling throughout. Also stained ceiling tiles in the hallway by the customer toilet rooms. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing lights in the customer seating area near the bar, and in the mens customer toilet room. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linen being stored improperly. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution or designated bag while not in use and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter near exit door, in small storage area adjacent to stove, storage rooms in bsmt. Also mop closet has excessive clutter. Instructed to remove items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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.observed severe build-up of black slime substance at water reservoir dripping into water where ice is made. Also black substance at panels of ice bin.ice is used for human consumption unit was turned off and tagged "held for inspection", do not use. Buy ice in bags from reputable retail food license. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)
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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: Evidence of mice droppings(20 or more) in the kitchen: on shelves by the two door reach-in cooler and inside the electrical panel at south-east wall. Also droppings(30 or more), observed in basement storage area on shelves. Ten small flies were observed on north-west wall and shelf in the kitchen.fifteen small flies under the bar counter around dirty bag of linens,ice machine and under three compartment sink.outer opening not protected.found front door bottom and between doors with 1/2 to 1 inch gaps,rodent/insect rubber strips broken or missing.instructed to remove droppings,small flies and rodent/insect proof front door.clean and sanitize mentioned area. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Grease trap under the three compartment sink in the kitchen not maintained:the base is extremely rusted with openings were the water is leaking,however not sewage back-up.instructed to replace. Serious violation:7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cardboards on shelf by the bar counter,also damp and stained linens on shelf behind the bar were clean glasses are stored,instructed to remove and provide a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material surface. Men washroom door is broken at bottom instructed to repair/replace said door.
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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: Broken/ missing floor tiles behind the bar area,in front of three compartment sink and beside ice machine.instructed to replace said floor tiles with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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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: : found follwing not clean: interior of cabinets at main kitchen, stove areas, and shelving units at main kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found ladies restroom washbowl sink with no hot and cold running water. Serious violation 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: Found follwing not clean: interior of cabinets at main kitchen, stove areas, and shelving units at main kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture at main kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found dry storage areas not clean and organized.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide working stoppers for the three compartment sink
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS ON CHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT,AND REMOVE FROM IN BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS AND WALL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS/ STAINS ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCKEN,TOILET BOWEL IN MALE TOILET,MOP & EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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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 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE HOOD AND ABOVE SHELF.
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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: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED FULL SIZE BED DRESSED WITH DRESSER IN THE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY,FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FORT BAR AREA,AND PROVIDE FAUCET ON MOP SINK.MUST ALSO CLOSE FAUCET ATTATCHED TO PIPE ON CEILING IN BSMT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WET AND DRY WIPE CLOTHS FOUND HANGING ON SINKS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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. nonn food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning.
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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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. peeling paint in bsmt. storage ceiling/walls shall be repair.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area need cleaning.
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