Bethel New Life, Inc.
4950 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL 60651
Long Term Care ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 29, 2025
Bethel New Life, Inc. was last inspected on January 29, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
January 29, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
3 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of beverages on the floor in the dry storage area. Instructed to store properly, at least 6 inches from the 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: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths on the counter and food preparation table in the kitchen area. Instructed to store properly in bucket with sanizing solution between usage.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site. A voided photocopy of certificate posted in the kitchen. Instructed to post original city of chicago certified food service manager certificate and manager must be on site at during operating hours while tcs foods are stored, prepared and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate posted for certified food manager on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lightbulb coverings/shielding on lightbulbs in the dry storage area. Instructed to provide.
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 on site with allergen certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must provide allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 74.5f at the handwashing sink in the employee washroom at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lightbulb coverings/shielding on lightbulbs in the dry storage area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with a valid city of chicago certificate at the time of inspection while tcs food are stored/served. Instructed to provide the original city of chicago certificate and have on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with allergen certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must provide allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical4 general3 paperwork 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 papertowels at the handwashing sinks in the food prpeartion area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation. 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 handwashing sink #1 in the food preparation area in the kitchen. Instructed to provide.
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 hot running water at 74.5f at the handwashing sink in the employee washroom at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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 interior of ice machine and surrounding surface soiled with pink and black substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to toss out/dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed serving utensils in the dining area not properly stored. Instructed to store properly; invert all serving utensils in dining area to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop being stored/drying improperly. Instructed to store/dry properly.
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 excessive ice accumulation at the entrance of walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove ice 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 lightbulb coverings/shielding on lightbulbs in the dry storage area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with a valid city of chicago certificate at the time of inspection while tcs food are stored/served. Instructed to provide the original city of chicago certificate and have on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with allergen certificate. Instructed all city of chicago food managers must provide allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection report summary posted on site from report #2569642, dated 1/13/23. Instructed to post new summary report given. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of tray. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excess of dirt encrusted onto the floor of the walk in cooler. Must detail 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 soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 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: No written employee health policy observed on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book was provided during the inspection. Management instructed to have a pest control log book from a licensed pest control company maintained and available at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers.
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: Clean the walls and ceiling tiles in the main kitchen. Clean the floor underneath the deep fryers.
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 valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Noted a leaky pipe behind the ice machine in the dining area rear prep area. Must find the source and repair.
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: Floors need cleaning behind the cooking equipment to remove grease build up. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler in the corners to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 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: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must 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: Must provide handwashing signage at all handwash sinks.
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: Must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 cutting board in the kitchen stained and with deep black grooves. Must replace or resurface.
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 milk crates being used as shelving in the dry storage room and in the food prep room adjacent to the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excess of food debris/dirt encrusted onto the floor of the walk in cooler, and inside the deep fryer cabinets. Must detail 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: Must be able to demonstrate location of the grease trap/interceptor that is connected to the 3 compartment sinks. Or provide if there is none.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wood and wood pallets on the ground outside by the dumpster area. Must remove and maintain to prevent rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and the women's & men's 1st floor toilet rooms. Must replace and maintain. Observed holes in the ceiling/walls in the following areas: in the rear of the kitchen, in the office adjacent to the kitchen, in the utility closet adjacent to the dining room. Must repair and maintain all areas.
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 an excess accumulation of food debris/dirt encrusted onto the floor at the wall bases through the food prep area adjacent to the dining room and on the floor under all the equipment in the kitchen and the food prep area adjacent to the dining room. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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: No employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must 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: Must provide handwashing signage at all handwash sinks.
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: Must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest infestation on site at time of inspection. Observed approx 20 live cockroaches in the following areas: under the coolers, sinks, prep tables, dishwash machine and ice machine in the food prep area adjacent to the dining room; on the floor and under the steam tables in the dining room; on the floor and walls in the utility closet adjacent to the dining room; inside the cabinets in the cafe area. Observed approx 100 rodent droppings on the ground of the hot water tank closet adjacent to the dry storage room, and on the floor/cabinets of the amber rose kitchen. Must remove all live/dead activity and droppings. Detail clean, disinfect and maintain all areas. Recommended to contact pest control provider for further service and instruction. Priority violation#:7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the kitchen stained and with deep black grooves. Must replace or resurface.
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 milk crates being used as shelving in the dry storage room and in the food prep room adjacent to the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excess of food debris/dirt encrusted onto the floor of the walk in cooler, and inside the deep fryer cabinets. Must detail 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: Must be able to demonstrate location of the grease trap/interceptor that is connected to the 3 compartment sinks. Or provide if there is none.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wood and wood pallets on the ground outside by the dumpster area. Must remove and maintain to prevent rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and the women's & men's 1st floor toilet rooms. Must replace and maintain. Observed holes in the ceiling/walls in the following areas: in the rear of the kitchen, in the office adjacent to the kitchen, in the utility closet adjacent to the dining room. Must repair and maintain all areas.
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 an excess accumulation of food debris/dirt encrusted onto the floor at the wall bases through the food prep area adjacent to the dining room and on the floor under all the equipment in the kitchen and the food prep area adjacent to the dining room. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.