Mugs Pizza & Ribs
7228 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 21, 2026
Mugs Pizza & Ribs was last inspected on April 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
April 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate due to it expired. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of green slime on interior of glass panel over lights in storage closet. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 3 certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grease in interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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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: Observed one bulk container not labeled at dry storage area. Must label bulk container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on ventilation hood/hood filters. Must clean ventilation hood/filters and maintain.
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: Floor not clean at dry storage area. Must clean floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooler in front service area repaired with duct tape on right corner of cold hold unit. Remove duct tape and restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear garbage needs to be kept clean. Return all plastic trays to soda companys to deter rodent and insect harborage.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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 to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Found incomplete vomiting and diarrheal spill kit ( missing item appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus). Instructed to provide complete spill kit and procedure available 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling with dust and grease accumulation above prep/cooking area.
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: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs food (pizza. Ribs. Beef, salads etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler with incomplete proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.
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: Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 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 handwashing sign at exposed hand sink.instructed management tp provide hand washing signs
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 no consumer advisory disclosure and reminders on the menu for hambergers.instructed manager to put consumer advisory disclosure and reminder. 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: Pizza refrigerator top door damaged.instructed management to repair top door of pizza refrigerator.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of deep fat fryer cabinet greasy.instructed management to clean and maintain deep fat fryer cabinet.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage receptacle with cover in restroom.instructed management to provide receptacle with cover in restroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed smoke stained walls in pizza food prep area.instructed management to clean and maintain walls at pizza food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in restroom not working.instructed management to repair ventilation in restroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed greasy hood at ventilation hood where pizza oven is located.instructed management to clean and maintain ventilation hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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 to provide. 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or 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: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
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: Instructed to replace door sweep at the bottom of exit door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a container with sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken self closing device at toilet room door.
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: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (broom, mop etc) off the floor.
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 properly store food and non food items 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates/soda crates.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 torn gaskets on the 2 door and 3 door prep coolers. Instructed facility to repair 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 a damaged ceiling tile near the rear storage rack. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed the wall near the pizza oven by the prep table to be damaged with chipped paint. Instructed facility 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: Observed a cracked light shield above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg beef, chicken, pizza etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager must be present when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report #1560096 issued on 07-10-2015. Serious violation 7-42-090 #34 - floor in corners and behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily. #35 - ventilation cover inside toilet room not clean. Instructed to remove dust build-up and detail clean. Caulk along back splash of three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to remove black substance and re caulk. #42 - food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers. #45 - establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair drainpipe with water leak underneath hand sink inside washroom.-------must repair broken ceiling vent inside washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils not proper concentration. Observed diah washer washing dishes at three compartment sink without using any sanitizer and three compartment sink not properly set-up to wash, rinse or sanitize utensils or equipment. Instructed that three compartment sink dish washer must have three compartment sink set-up to wash, rinse, sanitize at 100 ppm of chlorine and airdry all utensils and equipment. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods not properly thrawing. Observed a 5 galllon containers of raw chicken sitting on top of drainbaord of three compartment sink. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be thrawd overnight inside bottow shelf cooler, under running cold water or in microwave. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises when ptoentailly hazardous foods is being served or prepared-soup at 139.1 f. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation and have city of chicago certificate posted. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep table, gaskets, interior of cooler, cutting boards and storage shelves under prep table not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in corners and behind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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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: Coving not installed propelry. Instructed to reinstalled coving at wallbase. Ventilation cover inside toilet room not clean. Instructed to remove dust build-up and detail clean. Chaulk along backsplash of three compaertment sink not maintained. Instructed to remove black substance and rechaulk.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light in storage room not working. Instructed to repair or replace non-working light bulb.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handelrs in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructe dto provide proper hair restraints for all food handlers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.
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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: Bulk containers not labeled, in storage area behind soda cooler. Instructed manager to label bulk containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Pizza cooler and salad 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 food debris inside prep coolers door rubber gaskets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain cooler gaskets.
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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 plastic floor base peeling from wall in washroom. Instructed manager to reattach floor base to wall.
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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: Noted ice built up inside the upright deep freezer.instructed to defrost equipment and clean.
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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: Instructed to clean floor drains by the 3 compartment sink and at the bathroom. Also instructed to clean floors underneath stove with grease and food particles.
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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 grease built up on wall by deep fryer at the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted thick grease and dirt on filters at the hood of cooking equipment. Also noted dirt at the fans of the oven. 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 and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving, racks above 3 compartment sink that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/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 cooler shelving/racks and door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage racks, shelving, and lower prep table shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.Coole vents(ventilation) not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-Chicken Soup at 164.2 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Foods inside cooler and freezer not properly covered or dated. Instructed to cover all foods while stored in coolers and freezer and label and date all foods not in original containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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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: Ventilation and light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
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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: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints while in prep area. Instructed to provide restraints for all employees.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found exit door not rodent proofed. With 1/2 an inch gap at the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent proofed the door. Citation issued serious 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTED COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT. MUST DEFROST THE 2 REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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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: All stocks, boxes on the hallway by the washroom must be elevated to have an easy access in cleaning the floor.
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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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in all reach in freezer and one prep cooler and must be visible.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in the rear storage room by the exit door. Instructed to organize, clean and elevate all items, articles to prevent rodent insects harborage and have an easy access in cleaning the floor.
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Pass
No Entry · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.