Peterson Park Health Care Center
6141 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
Long Term Care ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 25, 2025
Peterson Park Health Care Center was last inspected on March 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 25, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of cardboard and debris on ground near outdoor dumpster outside. Instructed to remove and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site from 8:15am-8:55am while tcs items such as eggs were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 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 soap in female employee toilet room located in basement. Instructed to maintain soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in female employee toilet room located in basement. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.
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 soap dispenser on wall near cook line is jammed and does not dispense soap. Instructed to correct 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
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility does not have irreversible thermometer capable of measuring surface temperature on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak coming from pipe underneath handwashing sink located near cook line and coffee makers. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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 trash receptacle inside female employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to be closed. Instructed to correct and maintain dumpster with tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures inside walk in cooler and stand up prep 2-door cooler- milk held at 45.5 f, deli meats held at 45.3 f. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded weight-80 lbs, valued at $500.00.
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: Found walk in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 45.5 f also found 2-door stand up prep cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 48.2 f. Found milk, deli meats, etc. Inside coolers. Instructed manager must repair said coolers, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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 rusted shelf under 1-compartment sink along cookline. Must repair/replace rusted shelf, shelf surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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: 3-compartment sink (by walk in cooler) faucet leaking at base. Must 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: Wall panel loose from wall outside of walk in cooler. Must reattach wall panel to wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored in containers with food crumbs etc on top of cooking line. Protect all cooking utesils from contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean in dry storage room, chemical dry storage room and walk in cooler. Clean in detail all floors and maintain.
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
5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provided on site. Must provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed 4 coffee carts blocking hand washing sink in rear prep area preventing employees from washing their hands. Hand washing sink must be maintained at all times so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink at rear prep area. Instructed to have a supply of soap at hand washing sink at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See violation code 5-205.11 for citation.
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 pink mineral substance inside of ice machine in dry storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.
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 food containers not labeled (sugar, spices). Must label with common name to properly identify.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 55 fruit flies throughout establishment. Found approximately 15 fruit flies on walls by front 3-compartment dish area, approximately 25 fruit flies found by high temperature dish machine area on walls and under drying racks, approximately 10 fruit flies found in dry storage area on walls and card board boxes. Approximately 5 fruit flies were found on walls above rear 3-compartment sink area. Also observed approximately 8 mice droppings on electrical outlet boxes by rear 3-compartment sink area. Instructed to eliminate all evidence of pest activity on premises. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed waste water pipes at front 3-compartment sink area near office, waste water pipe over hot holding unit in food prep area and exposed waste water pipes in dry storage area. Must protect and cover.
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 broken wall tile next to 2-compartment sink. Must repair issue.
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 grease on walls under 2-compartment sink located by high temperature dish machine. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate posted. Instructed person in charge must be on site at all times with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate posted. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler at improper temperature. Custard at 44.5f, 40 oz, sliced turkey at 45.5f, 3 lbs, kimchi at 45,6f, 1.5lbs. Instructed manager that all cold tcs food must maintain a temperature of 41.0f during storage. Manager discarded the said product worth $200.00, 4.5 lbs during inspection. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer in some cooler. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Front entrance door with 1/4 gap on the bottom of the door and on the left side of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Caulk around the 2, 3 compartment sink worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster area not maintained with food debris and garbage debris all over the surrounding areas. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb above the prep table by the cook line. Must replace 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: Five employees with expired food handler training certificate. Instructed to re take the food handler training and get a new certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK ADJACENT TO (REAR) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing wall/baseboard behind dishmachine.
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 clean and maintain exhaust/vent with excessive dust accumulation above dishmachine.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. 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 A HAND SINK ADJACENT TO (REAR) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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: FOUND OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL IN REAR PREP AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (a) CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair drain pipe with water leak underneath middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink in rear area.
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: Instructed to repair excessive water leak underneath dish 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 floors along the walls and in all corners in food prep area especially under, behind and corner of dish machine. Must detail clean floors behind walk-in freezer in rear 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 clean and maintain inside pump room. Must remove unnecessary articles and litter to prevent pest harborage.
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 missing wall/baseboard behind dishmachine.
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 clean and maintain exhaust/vent with excessive dust accumulation above dishmachine.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around dish machine area table, and around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced. Kitchen storage shelving in storage room that had peeling paint, 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), needs 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 in kitchen by dish machine area, needs re-grouting, shall be re-grouted. Floors under prep table in rear kitchen had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning, floors in boiler/storage room area by furnace not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in dry storage room that had peeling paint, exposed plaster shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in kitchen prep area, by dish machine area had exposed wall board, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 2 compartment sink in 2nd floor leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dish machine, (3) 3 compartment sink with lime build-up. Must detail clean and maintain prep shelves with dust and rust accumulation in prep/cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted water pooling underneath 3 compartment sink, must keep floors dry at all times to prevent pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink (pots & pans) and leaky faucet neck at 2 compartment sink in dish washing area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Storage shelf under prep counter not clean, walk-in cooler fan covers and cooking equipment along sides. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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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 and behind 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: Pipes along ceiling in prep area not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucets not maintained at both three compartment sinks. Instructed to extend faucet to properly reach all three compartments and replace washer at neck of faucet to prevent leak.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.