City's Edge Bar & Grill
5310 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 9, 2025
City's Edge Bar & Grill was last inspected on April 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 9, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime in interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and grease on filters in hood above cook line. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 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 handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in bar. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 gasket on door of freezer located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink in bar is slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent above low temperature dish machine and build up of grease on filters in hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found shelving units at by smoker with clutter(tools.etc.)must clean and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 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 handwashing sink needed at warewashing area between 3 compartment sink and low temperature dish machine. Install and maintain handsink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed plug in light insect control device over food prep area. Remove from directly over food prep area.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on counters. Must keep wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap needed at 3 compartment sink. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Clean dirty potato slicer mounted on wall in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled (salt, flour). Must label with common name to properly identify.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cooking fryers with heavy grease build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. 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: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 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: All ready to eat tcs food that is held over 24 hours inside the cooler must be properly label with prepartion date or expiration date(7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation 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: Must provide reminder and disclosure on all food that is being served raw or undercooked on the menu and asterisk on the said food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed male employee cooking preparing food not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraint to confine the hair.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 replace grocery bag being used to store food with food grade storage bag.
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: Must detail clean the bottom compartment of the deep fryer with grease accumulated and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floor under the exposed hand sink and the walls thru-out the prep area, behind the exposed hand sink and coolers and maintain. Also clean the floor drain 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: All certified food manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
8 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 provide proper knife rack in prep/cooking area. Noted knives stored in between prep cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dish machine with dried food debris.-----------must detail clean interior surfaces of mop sink.
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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 detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners, underneath storage racks inside rear liquor storage room.----------must clean and maintain floor drain underneath 3 compartment 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 detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers (prep coolers/walk-in cooler).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment (mop, broom etc) must be stored off the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoops stored on top of ice inside ice bin behind bar. Instructed to properly stored in a separate clean container to prevent contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Incomplete food handler training certificates. Instructed to provide.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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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 that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine area table/counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, 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: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), top of dish machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Wall that had holes, by exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be sealed. Walls that had food splattering by the exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area that were missing above dish machine area, shall be provided.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 1 compartment sink faucet in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust fan guards that were missing in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.
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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: Instructed to remove worn out caulking behind 3 compartment sink (main) with black mold like build-up, clean and re caulk.-------must clean and repaint metal racks with rust build-up inside main walk-in cooler in rear prep area.---------instructed to repair or replace broken rubber gasket around main walk-in cooler door in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of (3) 3 compartment sink, storage racks inside walk-in cooler, prep and storage shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area, bar area and floors with excessive black syrup accumulation on corners inside beer/keg walk-in cooler in rear outside 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: Instructed to replace missing and water stained ceiling tiles above rear prep area.-------must clean and maintain light shields with dust and dead insects above rear prep area.-------must clean and maintain walls with stain and food spillage behind 3 compartment sink (main).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.-----------instructed to provide working drain stoppers at (2) 3 compartment sink in rear prep/cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside area with some litter.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected: 1-26-2015, report #1522292: 45-establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled. 31-mlti use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. 32-cover not provided for ice bin in bar area. Instructed to provide cover for ice bin. 33-can opener attached to pre table, exterior between cooking equipment and interior ice machine panel not clean. Instructed to detail cleanand sanitize all food contact surfaces. 35-ceiling tile not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. 38-drainline from ice machine not elevate above floor drain airgap. Instructed to elevate drain above waterline. Sink stopper not provided for three compartment sink. In
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda gun in bar not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
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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: Coving not maintained behind 2 door freezer. Instructed to reseal tile coving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside reach-in coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer inside all coolers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cover not provided for ice bin in bar area. Instructed to provide cover for ice bin. Aluminum foil used for storage shelves under prep tables. Instructed to remove aluminum foil.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda gun holders, can opener attached to prep table, exterior between cooking equipment, and interior ice machine panel not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
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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: Floor in corners and behhind equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile, light and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light and ventilation covers and replace damaged ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light bulbs not working under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Drainline from ice machine not elevate above floor drain airgap. Instructed to elevate drain above waterline. Sink stopper not provided for three comartment sink. Instructed to provide sink stopper.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the floor and the floor drain in the ladies restroom.
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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 replace missing ceiling tiles above the mop sink area and the 3-comp sink area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must replace the wall portion under the step leading out to the rear exit door so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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 properly label all foods not in original containers at all times (i.e., flour and sugar plastic containers on the bottom shelf of table across from the 3comp closest to the rear exit door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice machine to remove grayish build up at the sides.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior bottom portion of both fryers and exterior side panel to remove same as above.
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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 cooking line equipment to remove excessive grease build-up
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floor under soda in the box unit in the rear walk-in liquor storage room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace shattered ligth shield above prep area across from stove or use shattter proof bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a back-flow prevention device at the rear mop sink at all times.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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 inside electrical unit of deep fryer and maintain free of grease.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the upper compartment of the ice machine at the rear food prep area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container encrusted with grease on top, lid, lips and dripping down the sides. This is food source for rodents and other pests.instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean inside electrical unit of deep fryer and maintain free of grease.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the upper compartment of the ice machine at the rear food prep area.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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