The Windsor
4530 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Oct 20, 2025
The Windsor was last inspected on October 20, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 20, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance/exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificates for food managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed slight leak coming from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on hood over flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintian in good condition.
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: Observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2585180 dated 11/14/2023: #58 "no food allergen training certificate on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 ashtrays on site behind bar. Instructed to remove ashtrays and maintain facility in compliance with clean indoor air ordinance. Violation 7-32-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease/food debris on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/build up on interior of bar handwash sink. Must clean and maintain sink.
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 stoppers for dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must provide working stoppers (x3) for 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: Floor cluttered throughout rear storage room. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food manager certificate posted on premises, found food manager certificate expired on 07/26/21. Instructed must provide and post a valid updated original city of chicago food manager certificate on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 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 verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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 hand washing signage at exposed sink located in basement dough prep room and at bar. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu containing items served raw or under cooked such as hamburgers with no disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer. Instructed to add disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer for all items served raw or under cooked on all versions of menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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 a torn gasket on door to walk-in cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Unable to located backflow preventer for ice machine. Instructed to either install and maintain or locate and tag.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vent inside men's toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Observed repeat core violation not corrected from report #2315851 dated 10/15/2019: "observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2315851 dated 10/15/2019. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical7 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 verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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 hand washing signage at exposed sink located in basement dough prep room and at bar. Instructed to provide.
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 build up of black and pink slime inside ice machine located in rear food prep area used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, produce and discard 3 batches of ice, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu containing items served raw or under cooked such as hamburgers with no disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer. Instructed to add disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer for all items served raw or under cooked on all versions of menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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 a torn gasket on door to walk-in cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Unable to located backflow preventer for ice machine. Instructed to either install and maintain or locate and tag.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside 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: Observed heavy build up of food debris, grease, and grime inside microwave and underneath ice machine and other equipment. Instructed to detail clean 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: Observed large hole in basement wall near stairs located by freezers. Instructed to repair 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 heavy build up of dust on vent inside men's toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Observed repeat core violation not corrected from report #2315851 dated 10/15/2019: "observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2315851 dated 10/15/2019. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 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 employee health policy on site.instructed management to create an employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: Observed no clean up procedure/kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up procedure /kit. 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 temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on foods.instructed management to date foods with beginning and expiration date priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at ice machine.instructed management to locate or install backflow device at ice machine. Core violation
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in storage closets in basement not finished.instructed management to ceilings in closets in basement core violation
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 floors in basement dirty.instructed management to clean floors in basement. Core violation
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 allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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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: Clean in detail and sanitize interior panel of the ice maker and maintain. Clean all the dry food containers 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: Clean walls by the mop sink with food stained and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap in the basement prep area.( manager wants to prep the dough for the pizza in the basement prep area).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No food handlers for some of the employees. Must provide.
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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 dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility 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 dirt and debris on the bar floor behind and around the coolers and on the basement floor by the rear stairs. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt on the walls and ceilings of the basement cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and the filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Discharge hose attached at popgun dispensers not draining, instructed to unclog said hose
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Pop gun holder behind bar area has an accumulation of mineral build-up instructed top clean and maintain.grime build up at pop gus dispensers behind bar,instructed to clean and maintain. Interior of deep fryers in the kitchen with grime and grease,instructed to clean and maintain
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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: Foods not labeled or dated inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to label/date foods, first in first out.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Prep reach in cooler and walk in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged door gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Insttructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink hot water handle leaking also bar exposed handwash bowl cold water handle stripped. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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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: Instructed to clean and repaint metal storage racks (right side) with rust build-up inside 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain (2) soda gun holder behind bar.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain metal racks with heavy grease and dust build-up above pizza oven (under kitchen hood).----------must clean walls and ceiling with black mold like build-up inside beer/keg walk-in cooler in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside prep cooler in prep area.
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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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks 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: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact of ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors by bar areas, and bsmt. storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Walls, in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning. Exposed insulation in storage room in bsmt. storage area, shall be repair/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, storage areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning, missing vent guard in bathroom shall be provided.
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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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, AND THE EXRERIOR FRONT PART OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GAP BY THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ,INSIDE THE SODA CRATE CLOSET, AND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK OF THE BAR BY THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS.
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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 readjust the door sweep or threshold of the front entrace door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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