Hub 51 (T5 M10)
11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Restaurant ZIP 60666 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 17, 2026
Hub 51 (T5 M10) was last inspected on August 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 17, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cheese and burger patties held at an inadequate temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds of beef patties and 6 pounds of cheese ($30) priority vioaltion 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 78 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed copper pipe above 3 comp sink with a leak. Instructed manager to repair pipe.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine providing a final chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. Instructed manager to ensure dish machine provides a minimum chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50 ppm. Dish machine serviced by food employee. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak from faucet of 3 compartment sink. Instructed mnager to service 3 compartment sink and maintain it in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and soil build up on floor around and underneath equipment in bar area and in storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report posted. Instructed manager to ensure the most recent summary report is posted in an area visible to all diners. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Bar low temperature dishmachine not maintained, sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed manager bar low temperature dishmachine must sanitize between 50 ppm and 100 ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Instructed manager must temporarily wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use bar utensils in 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on lower side of dishmachine drain boards. Instructed manager must 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 food/dirt build up on walls under/behind dishmachine drainboards. Must clean walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
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: Noted food items inside walk in cooler stored inside tin cans (sardines). Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee while wearing gloves and prepping at the kitchen, went the the walk in cooler and opened the door with gloves on, came back to the kichen and continued to the front prep area and finally back to the kitchen and continued prepping food all without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with management the hand washing policy that encludes when to wash hands and when change gloves. Priority violation#7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at hand wash sink of the dish washing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks.priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
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: Noted cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
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: Noted food items inside walk in cooler stored inside tin cans (sardines). Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) noted the following core violations 39, 41, 56 with the rules numbers below from inspection #2605378 dated 10/25/2024 not corrected:- -39)3-307.food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor. 4-901.12: noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use. 6-501.14: noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits. Instructed management that all the above violations must be corrected. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items on shelf at the kitchen prep area to be improper:-chicken 59.5f, grilled green pepper 45f, eggs 73.9f, cheese 58.3f/58.6f, chicken 74.3f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 28 lbs of products worth $230.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
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: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers on shelves at the prep area not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
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: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items warming on stove to be improper:-hamburger 119f, chicken 120f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 19 lbs of products worth $150.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #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: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items on shelf to be improper:-pancake mix 47.5f, cheese 47.8f/52f.manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of lbs of products worth $(see above violation for inventory) through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Consolidated with the above violation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Noted a chicken in a bowl at the 3 compartment sink on ice thawing. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water of inside the refrigeration unit. Product was still at right temperature.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods 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: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves at the storage area of m27. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.
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: Noted premise using a high-temperature ware washing machine with gauge reading 170f for final rinse; however noted irreversible registering temperature indicator to read 165f. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued today.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and dusty fans at the service cooler ventilation unit, fans inside walk in cooler at the prep area and walls by the stove of the hub 51 prep area. Instructed 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: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 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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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.
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: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 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
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machine. Instructed management to provide and maintain at all times.priority foundation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean walk-in-cooler storage racks to remove mold like build-up debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture in walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (07/06/2022) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine at 0 ppm of chlorine detected. Machine was not in use at time of inspection and was tagged. Priority violation. No citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Must have current food handler certificates 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: Observed no proof of allergen training for city of chicago food managers. All certified food managers need to show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (rice, flour etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint exterior surfaces of grease box with rust accumulation underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area
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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors under and around ice machine and floors along the walls and in all corners in front bar area.
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: Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams in bar area by the warewashing machine and by the ice bin.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting boards with deep seams and stain on top of prep cooler in rear prep/cooking area.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of reach-in coolers behind the bar.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive syrup accumulation and dirt along the walls and in all corners throughout bar area especially under and around handsink and dumpsink.
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 (s) with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.
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: Found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 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 for hand sink at bar.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace worn out cutting board next to hot holding unit in prep/cooking area.
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: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath handwashing sink in prep/cooking area (next to coffee machine).
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain wall with food spillage underneath dishmachine.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor along the walls with clutter and in all corners and floor drain throughout bar area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Noted missing disposable mop head in vomiting and diarrheal events kit. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at handsink behind bar and handsink in rear prep area.
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: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting boards with deep seams and stain on top of prep cooler in rear prep/cooking area.
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: Instructed to seal holes on wall by mopsink in rear area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 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: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure and supplies. 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 torn gasket at bottom of door for walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.
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 blue colored coded cutting board with deep cuts/stains and long cutting boards at prep line coolers.instructed to replace and to 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interiors of refrigeration units,exterior of dishmachine,sides of hot cooking equipments (steamer,oven) with build-up of splashed food debris,bar guns and housings attached,food prep dry goods storage shelvings,manual can opener at rear food prep table with food debris. -
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: Backflow preventer not located at ice machine in food prep area.instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained. - -
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: Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tiles in food prep area where noted to manager and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces. -
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: Instructed to detail clean and organize cluttered corner at rear underneath oven food prep/dishwashing area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and properly store and elevate and maintain at least 6" inches off floor for brooms and cleaning floor equipments. -
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior hood above the dishmachine to remove accumulations of dusts and to maintain. -
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All person(s) that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training/certificate as required
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical7 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: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 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: At time of inspection, the rear prep/dishwashing area handwashing sink was blocked a large kitchen storage shelf with kitchen multi-use sheet pans and containers and some kitchen multi-use containers were also,hanging out from shelving obstructing said handwashing sink. Instructed to move said shelving unit and maintain handwashing sink (accessible) for handwashing and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued. - cos.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice machine,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed outdated sushi rice lab results from (3.30.12).instructed to provide updated lab letter for sushi rice and maintain the ph meter on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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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 at bottom of door for walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace torn gasket and maintain.
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 blue colored coded cutting board with deep cuts/stains and long cutting boards at prep line coolers.instructed to replace and to 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interiors of refrigeration units,exterior of dishmachine,sides of hot cooking equipments (steamer,oven) with build-up of splashed food debris,bar guns and housings attached,food prep dry goods storage shelvings,manual can opener at rear food prep table with food debris.
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: Backflow preventer not located at ice machine in food prep area.instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained. -
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: Instructed to detail clean and organize cluttered corner at rear underneath oven food prep/dishwashing area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and properly store and elevate and maintain at least 6" inches off floor for brooms and cleaning floor equipments.
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: Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tiles in food prep area where noted to manager and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interior hood above the dishmachine to remove accumulations of dusts and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All person(s) that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have allergen training/certificate as required
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dish machine, storage metal racks inside dairy and main walk-in cooler, interior and exterior 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, under and around coolers and under cooking equipment and floors inside electrical/storage room.
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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 seal holes on wall around prep/cooking area, behind dish machine, behind mopsink etc.-----------instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with grease and food spillage under and behind dish machine, under and behind 3 compartment sink, around food prep/cooking area.----------instructed to replace missing and broken ceiling tiles above ice machine and above 3 compartment sink.
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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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Usable items throughout prep and storage area (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found 2 door prep cooler with potentially hazardous foods (burger, turkey, eggs etc) not maintaining proper temperature with an air temperature of 45.1f also found 2 door of the said cooler is not closing properly. Instructed to fix. Instructed manager, cooler with potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40.0f or below. Cooler is tagged 'held for inspection'. Instructed not to use until repaired. See comments. 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: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside chest cooler. Noted cooked sushi rice internal temperature of 98.2f. No shelf stable test (laboratory analysis), no time/temperature log available. Also found cooked veggie burger internal temperature of 73.1f/53.2f, sliced turkey at 48.5f stored inside prep cooler (air temperature of 45.1f). Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40.0f or below and hot holding temperature of 140.0f or above. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $700.00, total weight 70 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a).
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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, storage metal racks inside dairy and main walk-in cooler, interior and exterior 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, under and around coolers and under cooking equipment and floors inside electrical/storage room.
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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 seal holes on wall around prep/cooking area, behind dish machine, behind mopsink etc.-----------instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with grease and food spillage under and behind dish machine, under and behind 3 compartment sink, around food prep/cooking area.----------instructed to replace missing and broken ceiling tiles above ice machine and above 3 compartment sink.
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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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Usable items throughout prep and storage area (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors at the bar and around the dish machine and ice machine in rear prep to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exposed handsink near the dish machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to remove 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 dirt and debris on the floors along walls and around equipment in the rear prep and at the bar area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed small molcajetes on site used for food service that are rough and porous. Instructed facility to remove and maintain all food contact items smooth and easily cleanable. Observed both rear prep area coolers to have torn gaskets. Instructed facility to replace 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 the floor under and around the ice machine to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility 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 the wall behind and under the dishmachine area to have dirt and food debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary from last inspection displayed and visible to customers at all times. Found the summary report in a binder. Instructed facility that the most recent inspection report summary must be displayed and visible at all times. Provided new inspection report summary and posted. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(b).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed deep, dark grooves in the cutting board under the spiral slicer by the three compartment sink. Instructed facility 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 a slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, 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 dirt and debris on the floors: behind and around the ice machine, under the dish machine, under the three compartment sink, and under the cooking line. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the bulbs in the heat lamp not shielded and no shatterproof marking available. Instructed facility to shield or provide shatterproof bulbs with documentation to prove shatterproof and to maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored inside the ice machine. Instructed facility to store separately in a sanitary fashion and to maintain
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Single use articles not proeprlys tored. 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: Cutting boards not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards. Gaskets not maintained on reach-in cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside walk-in cooler not clean. Instructed to remove dust particles and detail clean surface.
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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 and fllor drains in rear kitchen not clean. Insturcted to remove debris and detail clean dialy.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Gasket on reach-in cooler doors and filters on exhaust hood not clean. Instructed to detail clean.
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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 under equipment in rear prep area and dry goods storage room not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Supplies in dry goods stored room not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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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 food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Prep area cutting boards surfaces with dark grooves/pitted. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged cutting boards.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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: Observed standing water on floor at bar under soda line. Must keep floor dry/clean.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.