Pizza by Geneo
2945 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 9, 2026
Pizza by Geneo was last inspected on September 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris in two door freezer in rear. Instructed person in charge to defrost, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on restroom door. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adaquate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrheal events and no corresponding clean up procedure. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. 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, in cold hoolding unit, to indicate the product's name and date 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in refrigerator left uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or coverings to prevent contamination. Observed food items stored on the floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between usage
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed exhaust vent fan not working in the employee washroom. Instructed to provide correct to provide a working exhaust vent fan.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager on duty with no allergen training. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain certificate and maintain original on site at all times
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (sausage, beef, cheese, etc), nor valid certificate posted/on site. Instd to have city of chicago certified manager on site with original valid certificate at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, and storaget areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The fryers and cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean
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: Small leak found at p-trap under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle must be covered at all times. Instructed to obtain can with lid.
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: Floors under fryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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 no date marking system available. All refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked with date by which food is to be discarded, consumed, or sold with a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored inside coolers with no labels. Instructed manager to label all food items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 stained ceiling tile in prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed only one food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
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 allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to post hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system available. All refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours must be clearly marked with date by which food is to be discarded, consumed, or sold with a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored inside coolers with no labels. Instructed manager to label all food items.
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: Observed handles missing on reach-in freezers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed only one stopper for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
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 chemical sanitizer test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005
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: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers. 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 no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and 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: Observed stained ceiling tile in prep area. Instructed to replace 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: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed only one food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
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 allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
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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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimim requirements
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted scattered in rear on floor behind upright freezers and on basmement stairs. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Rear door not rodent proof. Serious violation 7-38-020. Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, beef, etc.) instd to have on duty at all times. Violation 7-38-012a serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing handles on upright freezers. Instd to replace handles on freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet minimim requirements.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of fryer door's not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean rear porch storage area floor under and around storage shelves.
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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 water damaged ceiling tiles in prep area, instructed to replace. Also finish cleaning walls over stove, and steam table.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the handle at the mop sink in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear and basement, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · 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 floor not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 water damaged ceiling tiles thru-out, instructed to replace.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · 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: Detail clean basement floor, free of debris.
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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: Exterior of toilet room door not clean. Clean and paint if necessary.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No utility sink on site. Provide same.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.