Eggys
333 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2026
Eggys was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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: Must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in coffee prep area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked foods such as 3lbs. Corned beef hash-61.0f.3lbs. Potatoes-69.4f.1.5lbs. Diced sausages-66.2f.in individual small pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area. Product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx.7.5lbs. $42.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of ready to eat foods such as 1.5lbs. Sliced turkey-45.7f.1.5lbs. Chirozo-53.4f.0.5lbs. Beans-50.4f. In prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx.3.5lbs.$28.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles, bulk,etc)
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 evidence of appx. 100 or more live small flies on walls in prep area, dining area, menu boards,pictures, rear hallway storage area and flying around dump sink.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/6/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils in rear hallway to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on prep cooler on cook line.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from all cooking equipment and interior panel of ice machine.
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: Must remove hose from coffee prep area hand sink to an open site floor drain to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive debris build up on filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base in middle and right corner of right dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
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: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on ground in dry storage area in parking garage. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3): observed previous priority foundation violation from inspection report #2621742 dated 08/05/2025 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Observed food debris, loose garbage, shopping carts, crates, cardboard and liquid waste on ground in dumpster area. Instructed refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Instructed to clean dumpster area and maintain
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base in middle and right corner of right dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
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: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on ground in dry storage area in parking garage. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 45.3-70.1f. Observed cold tcs foods, ham(47.5f), pork(46.6-58.1f), egg whites(52.0f), turkey(46.6-66.4f), raw egg in shell(53.4-70.1f), butter(48.2f), cut watermelon(45.9f), salmon(45.3f), diced tomatoes(46.8f), corn(49.1f), shredded cheese(45.5-56.3f), chicken(48.6-68.2f), greek yogurt(50.5f) and fish((50.5f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $400 weighing 20lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no asterisk on menu identifying all animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods on menu that can be served raw, undercooked, cooked to order otr contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed four drawer cold holding unit, with two top cold holding wells and prep area, across from cookline in rear prep area at improper ambient temperature of 45.1f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Held for inspection tag placed on four drawer cold holding unit with two cold holding wells across from cookline in rear prep area. Priority 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 three live roaches crawling on shelf and equipment in dishwashing area.instructed to eliminate roach activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 8/5/2025 to eliminate roach activity. 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 opening at base in middle and right corner of right dock door in dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
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 boxes stored on ground in dry storage area in parking garage. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working wash and final rinse gauges on high temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair or replace wash and final rinse gauges on high temperature dish machine, instructed a ware washing machine shall be equipped with temperature measuring devices that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse mainfold. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, loose garbage, shopping carts, crates, cardboard and liquid waste on ground in dumpster area. Instructed refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Instructed to clean dumpster area and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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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 certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises 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: Facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
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: Facility provided no proof of allergen awareness training for city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed dish racks stored on the floor underneath dish machine. Must elevate dish racks at least six inches above the floor to protect from contamination.
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 scoop for potatoes stored with the handle inside of food item in the drawer unit cooler. Instructed to store utensils with the handle up and out of food item to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic trays stored facing up at the serving line and on shelving of cooking equipment. Instructed to invert to protect from overhead contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on the cooking equipment shelving at the serving line. Instructed to remove foil so surface is smooth, even 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 gaskets on the interior of the reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Instructed to repair 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 spilled food residue in between gaskets, and on the bottom of reach-in coolers and drawers at the serving line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates for food service employees provided during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.
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 on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers (sugar) not labeled, instructed to label 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: Boxes of food ( potatoes, can goods... ) stored on floor of rear storage room, instructed to keep off floor.
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: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloth kept on prep table, Instructed to keep in sanitize bucket.
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: Disposable cups used for food storage at coffee station, instructed to use proper food container.
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: No temperature measuring thermometer no heat strips for high temp dish machine. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. By the end of inspection manager purchased a unit.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried properly after washing, instructed to air dried utensils after washing.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs cold foods at improper tempuratures stored in a prep cooler. 8 lbs of raw chicken, 57f, $45. 10 lbs of hamburger, 54f, $15. 2.5 lbs of talapia, $15, and 4 dz eggs stored on the top of the prep cooler, 59f, $25. Manager volutarilly discarded and denatured food. Instructed to hold tcs cold foods at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide working thermometers in all prep coolers in prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes stored above the prep cooler in the prep area, and untensils stored across from the soup hot holding uniil, to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from lower shelves on prep tables, instructed to clean and maintin.
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: Must replace missing knob on handwashing sink in gender neutral toilet room, instructed to replace nad 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: Must provide covered receptacles in both gender neutral toilet rooms, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from floors throughout prep area, and under high tempurature dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dust accumulation from ceiling vents in toilet rooms, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met, information provided.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed facility with sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and missing all supplies listed. Instructed to provide a complete policy and all supplies needed for responding to vomit and/or diarrhea to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the hand-sink in the bar/coffee prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed menu without a reminder and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide for hollandaise sauce, eggs any way and other listed menu food items. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on cooking equipment and surrounding walls in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
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: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking under 3-compartment sink in the disk area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with sample clean up policy provided from cdph website and missing all supplies listed. Instructed to provide a complete policy and all supplies needed for responding to vomit and/or diarrhea to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 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. No citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu without a reminder and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide for hollandaise sauce, eggs any way and other listed menu food items. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
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 person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers (flour) must be labeled with contents name. Must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed eating utensils not inverted. Instructed management to avoid contamination by inverting utensils with handles exposed after sanitizing and air drying.
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: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment and surrounding walls in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
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 drainpipe leaking under 3-compartment sink in the disk area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Damaged gasket at prep cooler door, instructed to replace.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler at cook line not maintaining proper cooling temperature, air temp at 50.8f, instructed to keep coolers at 40f or lower. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use. Critical citation issued 7-38-005. Must contact the office of cdph for tag removal request.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperature in said cooler. Found 5 lbs of liquid eggs at 51.6f, 3 lbs of deli meat at 50.3f, 4 lbs of raw chicken at 50.8f, instructed to keep such foods at 40f or lower. Critical citation issued 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $40.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Damaged gasket at prep cooler door, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer at prep coolers, instructed to install good working ones in warmest part of cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards. Instructed to replace and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris located inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the floor thru out the food prep area. 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 vents with accumulated grease located above the cooking equipment and with accumulated dust debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance in the interior of the ice machine located by the ice shoot and ice maker. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and grease debris located inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the floor thru out the food prep area. 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 vents with accumulated grease located above the cooking equipment and with accumulated dust debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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 (pork, diced tomatoes)out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date being stored in containers located in the prep cooler and refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to properly label all potentially hazardous foods and maintain. Observed a bulk container (sugar) not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk containers 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 bottom of flat top grill with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hose being used to clean floors. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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 (pork, diced tomatoes)out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date being stored in containers located in the prep cooler and refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to properly label all potentially hazardous foods and maintain. Observed a bulk container (sugar) not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk containers 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 bottom of flat top grill with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hose being used to clean floors. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration unit located across from the cooking equipment (left unit across from flat grill) at an ambient air temperature of 55.8f. Refrigeration unit had potentially hazardous foods (beef, pork) inside of said unit at improper temperatures. Instructed to maintain all refrigeration at 40f or below at all times facility is open and operating. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures; 10 lbs of beef at 63.4f, 5 lbs of beef at 50.8f, 3 lbs of corned beef hash at 52f, 2 lbs of ham at 50.5f. Instructed to discard and denature and to always maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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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 (pork, diced tomatoes)out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date being stored in containers located in the prep cooler and refrigerator located in the food prep area. Instructed to properly label all potentially hazardous foods and maintain. Observed a bulk container (sugar) not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk containers 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 bottom of flat top grill with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under the exposed hand sink located across from the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair. Observed hose being used to clean floors. Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of the tagged prep cooler. Instructed to provide. Manager provided during inspection.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in kitchen prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, 3 compartment sink, and dish machine are in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear counter of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster by front counter, and rear storage room, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: During inspection found no soap at the hand washing sink located across from the ice machine. Also found both hand washing sinks in the kitchen prep area obstructed with knives,plates and other food containers. Instructed management to always have soap and unobstructed hand sinks at all times.cdi.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: During inspection found no certified city of chicago food service manager on premises while potentially hazardous foods where being prepared, handled and served. Instructed management to always have a city of chicago food service manager present at all times while potentially hazardous foods where being prepared, handled and served.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must use proper food scooper with a handle to serve frozen fruit from freezer. Found plastic cups being used as scoopers inside the bag holding the frozen mangos. Must provide.
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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 interior panel of the ice machine to remove slight grime build-up. Also must clean exterior surfaces of the 1dr refrigerator and the kitchen cooking equipment to remove food stains and splashes.
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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 sanitize floor under all heavy cooking equipment to remove grease stains and food debri.
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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 seal large hole at wall under the hand washing sink located across from the dish machine in the kitchen.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Poor sanitation for ice maker, found excessive build-up of mold like substance on ice maker interior surfaces. Dirt and standing water on upper door frame, instructed to protect ice from contamination and maintain with good santitation, mgt started the cleaninig process during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-005.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reusable glass water bottle with narrow opening thats uneasy to wash and sanitize properly,restaurant using regular washing machine to wash. Instructed mgr to discontinue using such water botttles. No bottle washer on site.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found employees open drink containers on prep table, instructed not to place on prep tables or provide lids.
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Pass
Canvass · 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 clean and sanitize shelving racks at tall 2dr reach in refrigerator to remove encrusted sauces.
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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 all floor drains to prevent pest breeding. Also must maintain floors dry under heavy cooking equipment and the dishmachine area to prevent same as stated above.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair missing hot water faucet handle at 2nd exposed hand washing sink across from the ice machine located at the kitchen serivce line.at this time it is not properly maintained. Also must repair exhaust vents at both restrooms. Not in working order.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers at the refrigerators located across from the soda dispensing machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Upon arrival observed food prep staff not wearing proper hair restraints at the food prep area. Must wear at all times.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.