Elliot's Augusta Pizza & Grill
4400 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 9, 2026
Elliot's Augusta Pizza & Grill was last inspected on June 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx 1/4" at bottom of front main entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry 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 a torn door gasket inside of the kitchen 3 door prep line cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb at kitchen exhaust hood/system.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
30 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to properly store food items at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
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 improper storage of wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly in a sanitizing solution between uses.
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 food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent in the women and men staff restroom with debris/dirty lent, vent near the food preparation area and vent near the 3 compartment sink with debris and build-up of grease residue. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Observed no food handler training certification posted. Instructed to provide.
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: No allergen training for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed there's no handwashing signage in the women staff restroom. 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: Observed tcs foods at improper temperature requirement stored in refrigerator/cooler and 3 door prep cooler (air temperature of 53.4f-57.3f). Found internal temperature of the following food products. Ribs at 47.8f and chicken at 49.7f instructed all tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured foods during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 cooler/refirgerator not maintaining proper temperature 53.4f and 3 door prep cooler at 57.0f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food measuring device on site at the time of inspection. At the end of inspection manager brought in a thermometer. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent in the women and men staff restroom with debris/dirty lent, vent near the food preparation area and vent near the 3 compartment sink with debris and build-up of grease residue. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as pork, chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certification posted. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 signage at hand washing sink in prep area and the women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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
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 cardboard used as liner on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces 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
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the front 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 debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager 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 one burnt out light on the main prep line. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity in the following areas: observed approx 25-30 droppings in the dry storage area under the stairs located just outside of the rear exit door of the facility. Observed approx another 15-20 droppings inside the room next to the bar area just inside the kitchen on the floor near the shelving. Observed approx 10-15 droppings on the floor under the shelving area behind the bar area(not used) since covid. Instructed to contact pest control and have a service witha proof of service log upon reinspection on 7/21/2022. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dust build up on the metal shelving over the hot hold unit station (pasta, cheese, meats) instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination on the food surface area and foods being prepared.
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 the inside of the reach in cold hold units lower and upright reach in with a build up of debris and light dirt build up of dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
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 the walls and floors with a build up of dirt, dust, and grease under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all 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 a hole in the floor at the duck board/base board at the wall between the three compartment sink and the utility sink closet. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect entering and harboring.
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 and dust on the hood ventilation unit and shaft over the pizza oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken and pizza) are being prepared. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 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: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 discolored cutting board at front prep cooler. Must replace 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: Observed dark, slime substance on walls of ice machine. Instructed 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 no backflow prevention device on utility sink. Must provide and maintain.
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 broken spring on men's washroom door. Instructed to repair so that door can be self-closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report dated 04/01/2020 not corrected: no allergen training for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken and pizza) are being prepared. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training on site for employees. All employees without the certified manager certificate must complete food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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: Premises has no employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. 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: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-00
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of coolers and freezers throughout the facility with accumulation of food debris. Instructed to clean 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: No allergen training for city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. 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: Premises has clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: **no consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food item on the menu. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #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: Instructed manager to label prepared food items with the name, date and time of product(fifo).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment to remove debris.
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: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.
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: All city certified manager must have allergen. Instructed manager to comply or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed shelving under steam table rusting away.instructed management to repair or replace rusty shelving. Observed gaskit around the wal-in freezer door comming off.instructed management to replace gasket at walk-in freezer door
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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 ceiling tile broken at hot line hood.instructed management to replace ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed mopsink faucet handle in poor repair and backflow device missing from mopsink.instructed management to install abackflow device on mopsink and repair handle at mopsink,
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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: Observed shelving under steam table rusting away.instructed management to repair or replace rusty shelving. Observed gaskit around the wal-in freezer door comming off.instructed management to replace gasket at walk-in freezer door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach-in cooler with food debris.instructed management to clean and sanitze interior of walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observing floor coving comming off under 3- comp sink and at front service lobby.instructed management to repair. Observed floor to be dirty in mopsink closet.instructed management to clean and maintain floor at this 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: Observed ceiling tile broken at hot line hood.instructed management to replace ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield hanging off frame with burnt out light bulbs also observed light balast out over food prep area.instructed management to replace lights,ballast and properly affix light shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed mopsink faucet handle in poor repair and backflow device missing from mopsink.instructed management to install abackflow device on mopsink and repair handle at mopsink,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom shelf of the reach in freezer to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear storage room and underneath the 3 compartment sink along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls in the prep area near the prep table and near stove,instructed to clean and maintain area and replace missing ceiling tile near the washrooms,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep area
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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 clean the wall near the stove of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment and remove peeling paint from ceiling where the mop sink is located
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the rear storage room,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the outside storage shead and remove clutter near shead,to prevent rodent harborage
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips for the 3 compartment sink to test the strength of the sanitizer at sink,instructed to provide serious violation 7-38-030
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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 inspection report31575714 date 09-17-2015 (45)instructed that food handlers (2 per owner)that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate,info on the idph website,serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer in rear of premises,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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 clean the wall near the stove of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment and remove peeling paint from ceiling where the mop sink is located
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the rear storage room,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the outside storage shead and remove clutter near shead,to prevent rodent harborage
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the following equipment: interiors of refrigeration units, meat slicer on prep table and the can opener blade and sleeve holder on prep table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in corner area behind large pizza oven and clean under three comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent above the pizza oven to remove dust observed inside of vent.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide internal thermometers for refrigeration units that do not have them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers (2 per owner) that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required idph food handler training certificate. Info on the idph website.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRYOUT STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,ROLLING CART
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TAPE ON LEAKY VENTILATION PIPES IN WALK IN COOLER
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of numerous rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as on floor next to hot water tank,on lower shelf at cabinet,under food storage shelves in rear food storage area,on floor of rear porch next to clutter,behind bar on ledge and next to ice machine,on stairs & ledges leading to basement.also both front and rear doors not tight fitting.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/10/14.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label and date cooked foods in walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide food grade storage bags and not carryout store bags for food storage.
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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 grease and food debri from grill table,pipes of cooking equipment,shelving units,interior parts of ice machine,unused cooler,rolling cart.
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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 floor along wall bases.
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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 clean food debri from filters and hood at cooking equipment,light shields and walls in prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace tape on leaky ventilation pipes in walk in cooler.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label all foods not in original container.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install backflow prevention device on mop sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean cabinets,shelving units,prep table,exterior of garbage cans,fan guard covers in walk in cooler,walk in freezer shelving units,mop sink basin,fryers,ventilation hood.must remove ice build up from compressor unit in walk in freezer.
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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 floors along wall bases throughout. Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles where needed and floor in walk in cooler in poor repair.
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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 cabinets at bar.
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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 behind bar counter 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: Clean tile walls in men's and women's restrooms.
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Pass
Complaint 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL & PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UNUSED COOLER IN BAR AREA.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & BROKEN CONCRETE IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES & CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING TILES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 5 mouse droppings & a block of rodent poison on floor under shelving unit in rear dry food storage area also both front doors are not rodent proofed .must remove droppings & poison,clean & sanitize areas,rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/16/12.(serious 7-38-020).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from grill & prep table.must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer,walk in cooler door in poor repair along bottom.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior parts of ice machine,grill,microwave,exterior of food storage containers,unused cooler in bar area.
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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 repair or replace damaged floor tiles & broken concrete in bar area.must clean floor under equipment.
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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 repair or replace damaged & missing wall bases & ceiling tiles where needed.must clean dust build up on walls & ceiling tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in walk in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove articles from in between walls & equipment.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR AT BAR,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STAIRS & UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER SHELVING UNIT AT CASH REGISTER,ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/12.(NO CITATION ISSUED).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS PIZZA PREP COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM UNUSED COOLER IN BAR AREA OR REMOVE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYERS,VENTILATION HOOD.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER
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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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR
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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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,,LOOSE DOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF OVEN.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SUMP PUMP LID.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical7 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: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED BLACK FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER STANDING APPX.2-3 FEET & DEBRI PARTICLES FLOATING IN WATER & WATER UP TO 2ND STEP IN BASEMENT AND ALSO WATER POURING FROM WALL GRAVELED AREA IN BASEMENT INTO THE STANDING WATER.A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT APPX. 12:40P.M.MUST REMOVE WASTE WATER,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 300 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREA ON CONDIMENT SHELF,UNDER CASH REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,IN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CRATE & SHELVING UNIT IN SAME AREA,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA & ON TOP OF TANK,ON WALL ELECTRICAL BOX,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BAR COUNTER,REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA ON & UNDER SHELVING UNITS ,ON STAIRS & LEDGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT.ALSO BOTH FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.LAST RECEIPT DATED 11/29/11 ON SITE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS & PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL
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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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS PIZZA PREP COOLER & WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED CORD ON PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA & WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LIGHT SHIELDS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DINING AREA,LOOSE DOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,REAR PORCH AREA.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.