Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant
700 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 8, 2026
Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on January 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
January 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces and bottom of the fryer in need of cleaning; instructed to 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: Instructed to clean the floors under cooking and other equipment in the kitchen and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Some city of chicago food service maanagers do not have the required food allergen training; instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed under the flat top grill in the rear food prep area with debris build up. Instructed to 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: 6-501.114: observed broken down cardboard boxes being used throughout rear food prep area on the floors under the non-slip mats and under the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove and maintain.
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: 2-102.13: observed all of the food handler certificates in site expired. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates and maintain.
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: observed the certified food manager on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must have allergen certificate on site and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machines in the basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice machines are used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed under the flat top grill in the rear food prep area with debris build up. Instructed to 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: Observed broken down cardboard boxes being used throughout rear food prep area on the floors under the non-slip mats and under the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove and maintain.
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: Observed all of the food handler certificates in site expired. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates and maintain.
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: Observed the certified food manager on site with no allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must have allergen certificate on site and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Observed shelves in walk in cooler in rear main floor with rust building up on the metal shelving units. Isntructed to clean or replace and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination.
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 dust, dirt, spillage and food debris on the floors throughout the food service area front and rear. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect harboring in areas.
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 crates being used to store items on in the walk in coolers. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving that is at least six inches from the floor to make areas easy to 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: Observed a heavy build up of grease coming from the hood ventilation sysyem and filters. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of any foods and food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and food debris on interiors of all cold holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and food debris on interiors of all cold holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of mold like substance on interiors of ice machines located in basement area (ice is used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed temperature measuring device/gauge for the wash and sanitizing cycles of residential grade warewashing machine not operable. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and food debris on interiors of all cold holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & 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: Cutting boards in need of replacing in 1st floor prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Cutting boards in rear 1st floor prep and 2nd floor prep areas in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.
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: Detail cleaning on all cooking equipment at 1s floor and 2nd floor prep areas. Instructed to detail clean under all equipment to remove all grease build up. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste can needed at all handsink areas to dispose of paper towels. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out 1st, 2nd and basement areas in need of cleaning at all wall bases and under 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: Exposed brick wall at 2nd floor area in need of covering. Must correct 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: Ventilation units in 1st and 2nd floor prep areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical13 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and bar areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder on menu for consumer advisory. Instructed manager to provide disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in storage areas. Instructed manager to properly label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on shelves in basement rear storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on wooden ledge in basement liquor storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelves near napkings in basement storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on outlets in second floor bar area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 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 1/4" gap on left bottom corner of south exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in basement storage area. Instructed manager to seal/paint all raw wood shelving, must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips or irreversible temperature indicator to test surface temperature of food equipment and utensils during hot water mechanical operations. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundatiion 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, cooking equipment, in first and second floor prep area, debris on shelves in basement storage area. Instructed manager to 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: Observed water draining onto floor behind ice machines in basement. Instructed manager to extend ice machines waste lines to floor drain in basement.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machines. Instructed manager to provide.
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 waste receptacle in unisex basement staff washroom. Instructed manager 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 debris on floor along walls and corners in basement locker room and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 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: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea 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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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for more than 24 hours must be date marked wtih the date it will be consumed, sold or discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory notice or disclosure/reminder statement on the printed menu as required for foods that are offered undercooked (steak); instructed to provide. Consumer advisory info sheet given to the person in charge. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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 the rubber gaskets at the two door cooler across from the cooking equipment is in poor repair in the kitchen; replace gaskets where needed.
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: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, second floor bar and interiors of ice machines in basement.
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: Must clean floors under the dishmachine, sinks, cooking equipment and bar on the second floor to remove build up and sticky residue. Clean walls around and behind cooking equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning; clean and maintain vents.
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: Instructed the person in charge that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
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 the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
7 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: Cutting boards in poor repair. Must replace 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: 2nd floor bar area in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills and splatter. Hood ventilation in both 1st and 2nd floor prep areas in need of cleaning. Air vents in 1st floor walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Must clean 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: Floors in the 2nd floor bar area, 2nd floor prep, walk in basement cooler and 1st floor walk in cooler all in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and food spills. Must 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: Ceiling in 2nd floor mens room in need of repair, ceiling tiles in 1st floor prep in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3 compafrtment sink in need of correcting. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all reach in and walk in coolers. Must install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates needed for all food handlers. Must provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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: Cutting boards in poor repair. Must replace 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: 2nd floor bar area in need of detail cleaning to remove all spills and splatter. Hood ventilation in both 1st and 2nd floor prep areas in need of cleaning. Air vents in 1st floor walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Must clean 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: Floors in the 2nd floor bar area, 2nd floor prep, walk in basement cooler and 1st floor walk in cooler all in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up and food spills. Must 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: Ceiling in 2nd floor mens room in need of repair, ceiling tiles in 1st floor prep in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3 compafrtment sink in need of correcting. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all reach in and walk in coolers. Must install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates needed for all food handlers. Must provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of deep fryer in 2nd floor kitchen area of heavy grease build-up.
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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 floor in kitchen around heavy cooking equipment and prep table of food spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of front 1st floor 3-comp sink. Must repair.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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 loose and worn rubber gaskets at the three door and two door coolers in the kitchen on the first floor; must replace gaskets at the two and three door units.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from july 5, 2015 as described: #38 no hand sink at front bar where a blender is used and glasses washed: instructed to install. Serious violation 7-42-090 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed loose and worn rubber gaskets at the three door and two door coolers in the kitchen on the first floor; must replace gaskets at the two and three door units.
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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 and maintain the following equipment in both kitchens: interiors of freezers, interior bottom of fryers, exterior surfaces of grill and fryers, clean underneath grill to remove grease and food particles.
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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 around under and behind kitchen equipment, in walk in coolers, under equipment behind bars and in basement storage area.
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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: Some dust build up observed on the fan covers inside of the walk-in coolers and on the ceilings of the coolers; 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: Observed the second floor bar with no exposed handsink for handwashing as required; must install with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. (this bar is used on occasions for special events only).
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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: Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to store on a clean surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cooler door rubber gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda gun dispensers not clean inside, instructed 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: Chipped wall behind rear prep area, raw rough bricks behind front bar prep table, instructed to install a smooth durable surface thats easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hand wash sink at front bar where a blender is used and glasses washed. Instructed to install.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirments not met.
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Observed loose and worn rubber gaskets at the two door cooler across from the cooking equipment and the three door cooler in kitchen; replace/repair gaskets to avoid escaping air from units. All maintaining proper temperature at this time.
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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 and maintain the following in both kitchens (first and second floor): interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces under grills to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of other cooking equipment, clean or replace worn cutting boards in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under, around and behind kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, bar sinks, dishmachines and walk-in coolers.
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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 around and behind cooking equipment and maintain. Clean ceiling vents in washrooms to remove dust observed on vents. Clean vents in hooded systems above cooking equipment in both kitchens.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaks at the faucet necks of the three comp sinks in both kitchens (first and second floor).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed brooms and mops inside of buckets and utility sinks; instructed to install a mop rack for hanging brooms and mops to dry properly.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 cutting boards in need of replacing. Cutting boards dicolored. Must replace and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning to remove all build up: fryers, flattop grill, stove tops, interior of reach in coolers, interior of reach in freezrs, all prep tables, all storage shelves where clean plateware is stored. Must clean and sanitize and maintain at all times.
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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: Found floors in basement, 1st floor prep, 2nd floor prep,1st floor bar and 2nd floor bar with large amounts of grease and food build up. Must clean and remove all build up 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: Walls in the basement, prep areas and bar areas in need of detail cleaning to remove mold, food splatter and grease. Must clean, sanitize and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood in need of detail cleaning to remome large amounts of grease and dust at both 1st and 2nd floor prep areas. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All coolers in need of thermometers. Must install.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found in walk in cooler 30 pound bus tub of cooked rice at improper temperature 59.8 degrees, found large container of cooked salsa at improper temperature 50.3 degrees. Product was cooked the day before, not properly cooled. Total value $200.00 60 pounds all product was denatured and discarded at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Found 1 out 2 ice machines with mold build up instructed manager to clean and sanitize ice machine. Machine is being tagged held for inspection at this time. Machine can not be used until reinspected. Found large cutting board in main prep area black with deep cuts. Cutting board must be cleaned and sanitized daily. Found 2 set of pop gun holder with large amounts of mold and build up. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize ice machine. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued source of cross contamination.
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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: Fruit fly activity at 2nd floor bar area. 8-10 flies noted. Instructed to clean large amounts of sticky and mold build up. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Evidence of insect activity.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside grease container encrusted with grease at top and sides. Instructed manager to clean and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outside garbage/grease area not maintained.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in need of replacing. Cutting boards dicolored. Must replace and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning to remove all build up: fryers, flattop grill, stove tops, interior of reach in coolers, interior of reach in freezrs, all prep tables, all storage shelves where clean plateware is stored. Must clean and sanitize and maintain at all times.
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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: Found floors in basement, 1st floor prep, 2nd floor prep,1st floor bar and 2nd floor bar with large amounts of grease and food build up. Must clean and remove all build up 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: Walls in the basement, prep areas and bar areas in need of detail cleaning to remove mold, food splatter and grease. Must clean, sanitize and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood in need of detail cleaning to remome large amounts of grease and dust at both 1st and 2nd floor prep areas. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All coolers in need of thermometers. Must install.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.
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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: Found floor not clean at basement 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: Found walls and ceiling dusty at main kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Found floors not swept at 2nd floor kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found 3comparment sink leaking at drainage piping.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAGE STORAGE ITEMS, REPAIR INTERIOR PANELS AT CHEST FREEZERS, AND SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGH OUT BASEMENT, STAIR CASES LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, AND FLOORS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE DRAIN BOARD.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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 PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS USED FOR FRIED ICE CREAM AND OR REMOVE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Pass
Tag Removal · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. MAINTENANCE MAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK, HOT WATER PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON TOP AND SIDES OF SAID RECEPTICLE. ALSO, FOUND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, LARGE OPENING ON TOP, NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE AND REPLACE AND OR REPAIR DUMPSTER LIDS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN, SOME RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ON 1ST. FLOOR, SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAGE STORAGE ITEMS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REPAIR INTERIOR PANELS AT CHEST FREEZERS, SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD-UP.
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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 AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WALLS BEHIND 1ST. FLOOR BAR, UNDER, AROUND, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, FLOOR MATS ON 2ND FLOOR, STAIR WELL, STAFF TOILET ROOM, COMPRESSORS BEHIND PREP COOLER ON 2ND. FLOOR, AND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STAFF TOILET ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE THROUGH OUT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA, WALL JUNCTIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE DRAIN BOARD.
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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 rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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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 PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER PIPING AT 1ST. FLOOR HAND SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.