Chicago Curry House
899 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 24, 2026
Chicago Curry House was last inspected on March 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
March 24, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and debris inside fryer cabinet. Instructed to deep 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 peeling caulk on handsink in kitchen prep area next to prep table. Instructed to replace and recaulk handsink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a accumulation of grease and food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors by dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation on exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain hood and filters.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed foods items stored out of original containers without identifying labels. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food 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 in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store foods in the walk in cooler. Must remove and store all food in "food grade" bags/containers that are intended for multi-use purpose.
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 heavily stained and scratched cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board
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 torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket
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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager 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 a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical9 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 2 HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ROOM AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO THEM LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 5lbs of cooked rice at 49.2-57f, 20-30lbs of diced cooked lamb at 50.8-57f. Manager discarded and denatured. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods such as cooked chicken, cooked rice, cooked lamb in 2 door cooler and walk-in cooler not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed foods items stored out of original containers without identifying labels. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food 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 in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store foods in the walk in cooler. Must remove and store all food in "food grade" bags/containers that are intended for multi-use purpose.
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 heavily stained and scratched cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board
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 torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.
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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager 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 a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found multiple containers of cooked TCS food ( chicken, lamb, peas...) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs not marked with discard date, instructed manager to mark such food containers with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Broken thermometer in prep low boy cooler, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: bulk food container not labeled with the correct food items name. Instructed to label
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Using milk jugs as a multi-use utensils to store mango drinks, instructed not to use old milk jugs as a multi-use container.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage and spice containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all containers that store ingredients that are out of the original packaging and maintain.
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: 6-501.112 observed soiled insect traps behind the bar. Instructed to remove soiled insect traps.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed one male food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single service food containers being washed at the 3 compartment sink and reused as food storage containers. Instructed not to reuse single service containers for food storage.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed prep cooler gaskets and cooking equipment with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed tcs foods, inside of a 3 door refrigeration unit, at inadequate cold holding temperatures; observed about 10 lbs of cooked chicken at 57f, observed 1/2 lb of cooked beef at 58f and observed about 3 lbs of cheese at 56f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 3 door refrigeration unit, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate ambient air temperature of 57f during the inspection. Instructed to not use the 3 door refrigeration unit, said unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage and spice containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all containers that store ingredients that are out of the original packaging and maintain.
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: 6-501.112 observed soiled insect traps behind the bar. Instructed to remove soiled insect traps.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed one male food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single service food containers being washed at the 3 compartment sink and reused as food storage containers. Instructed not to reuse single service containers for food storage.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed prep cooler gaskets and cooking equipment with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: 4-101.17 observed raw wood being used as shelving in dumpster/ paper storage room. Instructed to seal all wood to make wood smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed heavily stained and scratched cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed curry chicken and chickpea soup at 47 f in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 7 pounds of curry chicken and 5 pounds of chickpea soup ($150). Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in inside paper storage and dumpster area. Instructed manager to clean and sa areanitize. Observed approximately 30 small flies in paper storage and dumpster area. Instructed manager to service area accordingly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize affected areas.
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 raw wood being used as shelving in dumpster/ paper storage room. Instructed to seal all wood to make wood smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained and scratched cutting board in prep area. Instructed manager to resurface or replace cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed containers of food stored in the walk-in cooler with no lid/cover to prevent contamination. Instructed to provide protection over food while stored in coolers, freezers, and other unit.
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: 4-101.16 observed employee using old sponge to clean dishes. Instructed to change sponges regularly to avoid micro organism build up.
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: 4-101.17 observed raw wood being used as shelving in dumpster/ paper storage room. Instructed to seal all wood to make wood smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed receptacles in women's toilet room with no lids. Instructed manager to provide lids
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed curry sauce and yogurt cooling in a soup pot too large for cooling. Instructed manager to use shallow pans to cool foods down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in inside paper storage and dumpster area. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a).
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 containers of food stored in the walk-in cooler with no lid/cover to prevent contamination. Instructed to provide protection over food while stored in coolers, freezers, and other unit.
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 employee using old sponge to clean dishes. Instructed to change sponges regularly to avoid micro organism build up.
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: Observed raw wood being used as shelving in dumpster/ paper storage room. Instructed to seal all wood to make wood smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed receptacles in women's toilet room with no lids. Instructed manager to provide lids
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 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 sign at the hand sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on top of the ice bin in the bar area with the contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (chicken, soup, yogurt, and cooked vegetables) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Date marks were added to the food that was made within 24hr and other food was discarded during the inspection.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a male employee prepping dough directly over the trash receptacle in the kitchen. Employee immediately stopped and discarded the dough being prepped. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed containers of food stored in the walk-in cooler with no lid/cover to prevent contamination. Instructed to provide protection over food while stored in coolers, freezers, and other units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a male employee prepping and handling food in the kitchen with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide while in all food prep areas.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed several sponges in the dish washing area being used for washing pots and pans. Instructed not to use sponges.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on the counters in the food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the facuet of the one compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
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 receptacles in the women toliet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 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 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 a procedure but not the necessary supplies for the vomit and diarrhea procedure/kit requirement. Additional time granted to obtain the necessary supplies. A citation will be issued if not corrected by the next routine inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: An exposed handsink is needed with hot/cold running water, soap and handtowels in the dishwashing area; must install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 12/16/19 as required; must correct. Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Some food handler certificates expired; must obtain valid certificates.
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: See vio. #60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical6 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 verifiable employee health policy on site. Must 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: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written procedure and physical kit, effective for eliminating norovirus, on site. Must provide. 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: - must provide proper labels for date marking the preparation and consume by/discard date (maximum of 7 days total) of all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods prepared on site and held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: - observed foods stored out of original containers without identifying labels. Must provide and maintain. -
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 dead roaches on the floor in the prep and dishwash areas. Must remove all dead roaches, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. -
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 plastic grocery bags being used to store foods in the walk in cooler. Must remove and store all food in "food grade" bags/containers that are intended for multi-use purpose. -
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: - must provide a verifiable, detailed, step by step, of the exact wash/rinse/sanitize cleaning procedure (including equipment/supplies used, concentration levels, contact times etc) for all food-contact utensils and equipment that are too large to be submerged in the three compartment sink (large cooking pot). -
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - observed leak coming from the pipe at the bottom of the three compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet rooms' exhaust ventilations. Must detail 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: - must provide allergen awareness training certification for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. -
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, sauce) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours inside of the walk in cooler without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the shelves located inside of the walk in cooler and rust on the bottom shelves of the prep tables. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust and dirt debris on the fan located in the refrigerator. 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: Observed accumulated dust on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: The lower surface of the food preparation tables in the dish washing area and in the food preparation area has rust on it. One is covered with foil. Instructed to remove the foil and rust, keep surface smooth and easily cleanable. Also, the storage racks inside of the walk in cooler has rust on them. Must remove and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler, the rubber gaskets on the prep coolers, the can opener and the interior of the ovens have food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
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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 under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and in the corners have food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. The floor needs to be regrouted in front of the dish machine, sprayer sink and the hand washing sink the rear dish washing area. Instructed to regrout. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: There are large pots/bowls that are too big that they can not fit in the dish washing machine or be fully submerged into the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to either install a dish machine or 3-compartment sink large enough to properly wash, rinse and sanitize the large utensils or remove the large utensil from the premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: The ice scoop in both the rear dish washing area and the front bar area were stored on a counter top on the side of the ice machine and on top of the bar. Instructed to store in a clean container/bin when not in use. Maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler picking up ready-to-eat food (rice bun) with bare hands and placing it on plate for service. Instructed mgr not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-10 (a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Soda dispenser gun not clean inside at bar area, instructed to keep clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing refrigeration thermometer i prep cooler, instructed to install.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personel items stored on food shelf, instructed to keep away.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of cooking equipment with accumulated food debris and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of 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: Observed the floor drain with accumulated debris inside at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain all floor drains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cooking equipment with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the grout between floor tiles missing or worn down in the dish washing room. Instructed to provide and maintain grout between the floor tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the vacuum breaker at the mop sink faucet leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for food and seasonings stored improperly. Instructed to store all food scoops with the handles up.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
4 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 august 6, 2013 report#1114954 #32 must sand or replace cutting boards with deep, dark grooves in the prep area. #34 must detail clean and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under around all heavy equipment. #35 must detail clean and maintain the walls and ceiling tiles in the prep area. #36 must provide a shield to the light above the prep area must correct and maintain at all times. Seriouos violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous minor violations not corrected.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Additional lighting needed in walk in cooler. Must instal and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct 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: Inspector Comments: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. AIR VENT ABOVE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector’s note: Found sewage back up at drain in garbage/storage area. Waste water pooling around drain and under shelving unit. Must clean and sanitize area after correction is complete. Must correct and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030 citation issued sewage waste back up.
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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 august 6, 2013 report#1114954 #32 must sand or replace cutting boards with deep, dark grooves in the prep area. #34 must detail clean and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under around all heavy equipment. #35 must detail clean and maintain the walls and ceiling tiles in the prep area. #36 must provide a shield to the light above the prep area must correct and maintain at all times. Seriouos violation 7-42-090 citation issued previous minor violations not corrected.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Additional lighting needed in walk in cooler. Must instal and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Air vent above prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must correct 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: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found tall reach in cooler in prep area not able to maintain the proper temperature. 52.0f by internal thermometer in cooler and 49.3 by my thermometer. Instructed to have unit fixed so that it properlyn holds the required temp. Of 40f or lower. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) owner cleaned the compressor and internal temperature went down to 39.7f
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods stored in the above coolers at improper temps. Temps. Ranged from 46.5f-53.2f and included shrimp, cut tomatoes, eggplant, tofu, mayonnaise, garlic paste, cream and milk. Instructed to have potentially hazardous foods at 40f or less at all times. Items were denatured and discarded of, an approximate combined weight of 10lbs. Valued at $60.00. Critical violation7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dishwashing machine in use and not adequately sanitizing (0ppm/chlorine.) instructed to have unit serviced so it properly sanitizes. Unit tagged and can not be used until reinspected by cdph. Must fax a letter to 312-746-9240 or email cdphfood@cityofchicago.org when ready for the unit to be reinspected. Critical violation 7-38-030 repairman arrived on site and fixed unit during the inputing of the report.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must sand or replace cutting boards with deep, dark grooves in the 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: Must detail clean and maintain the following: can opener in prep area. Lower part of prep table and storage racks in prep and walk-in cooler. Interior/exterior of all cooking 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 and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors in all corners and under around all heavy 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 provide a cover to the floor drain in front of the 3-comp. Sink in the rear dishwashing 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: Must detail clean and maintain the walls and ceiling tiles in the prep 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: Must fix damaged/peeling ceiling tile in rear prep area by walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a shield to the light above the prep area (by the 1-comp. Sink.)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the base of the faucet on the exposed handwashing and both 3-comp. Sink in the bar and dishwashing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice scoops in bar area in a bin or in ice handle up.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 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 potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures. Found about 150 pounds of yogurt at improper temperature 78.9f inside reach in coolers. No time and temperature logs. Critical violation. Citation issued. Value at about $400.00
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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 clean behind reach in cooler at main kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS IN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA(ON TOP OF COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED THICK GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT BAR COUNTER.
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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. DISHMACHINE ROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THEMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(DUST BUILD UP)
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found countertops/tables not wiped down at rear of 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: Found floors not clean throughout premises.
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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. FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(DUST BUILD UP)
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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.
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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 clean at main preparation areas.
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