Muhammad University of Islam was last inspected on October 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 28, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19// observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. ------ 4-501.11// observed broken door handle and gasket of walk-in cooler. Door is repaired with duct tape. Instructed to properly repair or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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 pest activity with approx. 20 small flies on and around bakery prep table. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
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: Observed broken door handle and gasket of walk-in cooler. Door is repaired with duct tape. Instructed to properly repair or replace and maintain.
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 cold water handle at handsink in bakery loose. Instructed to repair.
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 standing water on floor underneath 2 door cooler in bakery.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All sides of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease and build up. Instructed to detail clean 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: All unnecessary articles in need of removal and or organization. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up throughout prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vent in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 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: No employee health policies as required on premises; instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor in the kitchen storage area; instructed to remove dead roaches.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the stove and fryer. Also clean the bottom area of the fryer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces 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 service managers certificate on premises. The person in charge has an expired food sanitation certificate; instructed to provide a valid food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors through out the kitchen and inside the walk cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above the cooking equipment to remove dust and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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 the side exit door in the gym room off from the kitchen not tight fitting at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pest.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above cooking equipment to remove debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged bean pies for sale that contain dairy, eggs. Instructed to provide an allergen warning label on the prepackaged pies for sale. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burnt out lighting in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace light bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged bean pies for sale that contain dairy, eggs. Instructed to provide an allergen warning label on the prepackaged pies for sale. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity, observed about 30 rodent droppings located on the shelves, about 30 rodent droppings under the shelves located in the food prep area and about 10 rodent droppings located around the hot water heater. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 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: 6-202.15 observed the exit door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of the door located in the gym. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
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: 6-501.114 observed clutter and unnecessary items being stored in the storage area located in the food prep area. Instructed to remove all unneccessary items and organize the dry storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burnt out lighting in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace light bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 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(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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: 6-501.111 observed mice activity on premises as described: found eighty or more mouse droppings on the floor in the following areas: behind deep freezers, in corner by dry goods storage shelves, behind the three door refrigeration unit, behind the hot water tank and in the electrical room in the back of the kitchen. Must clean all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the pipe at the bottom of one exposed handsink in the front area kitchen is in poor repair (leaking) must repair pipe. Also leaking observed at the faucet handle of the three comp sink (rear area kitchen); repair leak.
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: 6-201.13 observed missing wall coving at the base of the wall in front kitchen electrical room; must provide wall coving at the base of the wall.
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: 6-501.11 observed water stained ceiling tile in kitchen; replace tile where needed.
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: 2-102.12 no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Pic has no valid certificate and no proof of enrollment for class to renew his certificate; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.
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: Instructed pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 some water stained ceiling tile in rear prep area; replace tile where needed. Rear electrical closet has missing ceiling tile and the lower area of the wall at the base is in poor repair; replace ceiling tile and repair wall base.
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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: Must clean the storage shelving, interior of coolers and freezer to remove spills and debris.
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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 need cleaning along the wall and in corners to remove spills and debris. Also keep floors dry as possible to prevent breeding of insects(flies).
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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 a few water stained ceiling tiles in the prep areas. Must replace or repair.
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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: Must label bulk food containers in kitchem area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of deep fryer of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside prep cooler and all refrigerators in kitchen area
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Pass
Consultation · 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: Paint rusty rolling cart.
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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: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean debris and dead insects from light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink and exposed handsink in front food prep area.
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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 surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty rolling cart.
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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: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean debris and dead insects from light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink and exposed handsink in front food prep area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler found at improper temperature, air temp recorded at 48.1f. Instructed to remove all products found at improper temperatures and have unit serviced. Also instructed not to store any potentially hazardous foods in unit which is being tagged held for inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Milk found at improper temperatures stored in walk-in cooler ranging from 52.1f to 55.1f. Milk placed under held for inspection, must not be discarded until relieased by cdph. Critical violation 7-38-005(b1).
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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: Outer openings not protected, found rear door in rear prep area open with a storm door on the outside not insect or rodent proof. Instructed to install mesh screen at storm door and at top of doorway to prevent insect and rodent entry. Mice droppings noted on premises in the following areas: 15 behind 3-door reach-in cooler, 5 on floor in storage area next to 3-door reach-in cooler, 10 on floor next to walk-in cooler behind water cooler, 5 on floor in electrical closet, 5 on floor next to grease trap in the corner. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up any openings found in floors, walls, and ceilings and request visit from pest control company. Instructed to repair entry/exit doors to gym which is right next to kitchen area, 1/4 inch gaps noted underneath. Serious violation 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: Paint rusty rolling cart.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from fan gaurds inside walk-in cooler.
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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: Clean floors along the wall bases in storage rooms(dirt).
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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: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean debris and dead insects from light shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Condensation line in walk-in cooler missing, water leaking into bucket, must replace condensation line which should be connected to a drain. Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink and exposed handsink in front food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All articles(including boxes) in storage and prep areas must be stored elevated 6 inces off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.
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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: Observed 30-40 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in electrical room, 20-30 mice droppings on floor near water heater, 10-15 mice droppings on ledge behind bulk containers. 10-15 mice droppings on floor near oven. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. No pest control log book available. Instructed manager to provide. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.
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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 need cleaning along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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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: Replace stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Repair wall near oven.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and corners in electrical room. Remove standing water on floor behind oven.
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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: Seal all cracks and crevices in walls near exit door. Replace all missing and stained ceiling tiles. Replace missing light switch covers in kitchen. Repair wall near oven.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 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: Observed 10-15 mice droppings on floor and shelves in dry storage area, 10-15 mice droppings on bottom shelf of prep table, 15-20 mice droppings on floor under radiators, 10-15 mice droppings scattered on floor under table in corner, 5 mice droppings on mixer, 10-15 mice droppings on floor around water heater, 30-40 mice droppings on floor and corners in rear electrical room, 10-15 mice droppings on floor near oven, several flying insects in prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. No pest control log book available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide log book including license number, chemicals used and map of treated areas. Seal all outer openings on all doors to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.
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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 chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted. Instructed manager to post certificate or provide enrollment in food sanitation course. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in coolers and prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, mixers, prep tables, storage shelves in prep and dry storage areas.
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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 need cleaning under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in electrical closet, prep and dry storage areas. Remove standing water on floor behind oven.
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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: Seal all cracks and crevices in walls near exit door. Replace all missing and stained ceiling tiles. Replace missing light switch covers in kitchen. Repair wall near oven.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.
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