Warren Barr
66 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610
Long Term Care ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 21, 2026
Warren Barr was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
May 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the drains in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.
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 the sides of the cooking equipment in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed 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 a leak at the drainpipe of the two-compartment sink where the cutting gloves are stored. Also, a leak and a very loose faucet at the dump sink across from the ovens. Instructed 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 the floor area by the cooking line under the equipment and along the wall in need of a detail cleaning from grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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 torn rubber gasket at the door of walk in cooler with baked goods at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace
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: Noted leaking faucet at the 2 compartment sink by the cooking stove. Instructed 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: Instructed to clean and maintain dry floors and floor drains especially at the dish washiing area with wet floors.must also clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipments.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water through out establishment. Hot water temperatures were as follows:-hand wash sinks 80.6f/80.6f, one compartment sink 79.1f, 3 compartment sink 79.1f, 2 compartment 79.3f/79.1f, bathroom hand wash sink 80.4f. Instructed management to have hot running water of about 100f minimum for hand wash sinks and 110f for 3 compartment sinks. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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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 torn rubber gasket at the door of walk in cooler with baked goods at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
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: Noted leaking faucet at the 2 compartment sink by the cooking stove. Instructed 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: Instructed to clean and maintain dry floors and floor drains especially at the dish washiing area with wet floors.must also clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipments.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed both two compartment sinks in main kitchen with broken stopper lever. Instructed to repair 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 leak at elbow of pipe at two compartment sink near dairy cooler. Instructed 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 excess build-up of dirt and food debris behind and below stationary equipment (dishwasher, oven, hot holding units). Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: 4-501.11: observed broken handle on stand up hot holding unit near cookline. Facility must repair 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: 4-501.11: observed waste water dish machine pipe held up by a bungee cord/zip tie. Facility must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed open drill holes above the 3compartment sink. Facility must seal 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: 6-304.11: observed excessive heat, steam, and condensation throughout the kitchen/dish area. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Hot water rinse at high temperature dish machine is less than 180f and is measured at 149.9f. Facility must repair unit so that hot rinse is maintained between 180-194f. Unit was tagged and held for inspection.- while on site, dish machine company repaired dish machine and is not reading 180f. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN THE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY USING PROPER/APPROVED PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 broken handle on stand up hot holding unit near cookline. Facility must repair 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 waste water dish machine pipe held up by a bungee cord/zip tie. Facility must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive puddle water on floor in the dish area. Facility must clean 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 open drill holes above the 3compartment sink. Facility must seal and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical2 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 verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. 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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Instructed to maintain procedure and kit with all necessary items including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 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: Observed no soap at washbowl sink located in staff restroom next to food prep area on first floor. Instructed to maintain soap at all hand washing 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 at washbowl sink in staff restroom located next food prep area on first floor. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Citation combined with above violation.
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 hand washing signage in most staff restrooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in most single use employee toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
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 build up of dirt and food debris behind equipment on main cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed 4 food employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed standing waste water in basin of garbage disposal attached to the 3-comp sink, water not draining. Instructed to contact plumber to have basin rodded/repaired. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Given 2 days to repair sink, by 7/23/21
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 15 live small flies on walls and ceiling in dish washing area, instructed to clean and sanitize the affected areas, contact pest control for service and maintain. Priority foundation 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 blade on can opener with dried food debris, instructed to detail clean and 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: Observed grease and dried food debris on exterior contact surface of ovens, instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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 food on lower shelves on food prep tables in prep area, instructed to clean and maintian.
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 covered trash can in the unisex staff toilet room. Instructed 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 dirt and debris on floor underneath dish machine and under 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area, in all walk in coolers/freezer, and in the chemical storage room. Instructed to 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: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager nor cityof chicago sanitation certificate on site while tcs food are being prepared and served. Eggs, chicken, pork beef etc. Instructed above that certified food service manager has to be on site with original city of chicago certificate at all time food is prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: Observed person in charge without chicago food sanitation certificate on site. Instructed to obtain certificate and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 or poster near hand washing sink in employees unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide visible and working thermometer at the walk-in cooler and must maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside of ice machine located in kitchen food prep area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at the ice machine water line. Must provide make visible a backflow prevention devisw for ice machine
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 providedin the employees unisex washroom. Must 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 dirt and debris on floor underneath dish machine and under 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. 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: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager nor cityof chicago sanitation certificate on site while tcs food are being prepared and served. Eggs, chicken, pork beef etc. Instructed above that certified food service manager has to be on site with original city of chicago certificate at all time food is prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed a container of raw chicken stored above open container of sliced tomatoes and other condiments in walk-in cooler, instructed manager to store food items according to food code to prevent contamination. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled (sugar) instructed to label.
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.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean behind blade and blade housing, instructed to clean and sanitize deli meat slicer properly.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found employees personal items ( jackets, purses...) stored i kitchen close to cook line, instructed to store away from kitchen.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in employees toilet room, instructed to install
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: Peeling paint above dish machine, condensation noted in vegetable walk-in cooler, dim light in meat walk-in cooler, stripped faucet handle at 3-comp sink. Instructed to repair.
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 certified food service manager on site while preparing and serving tcs foods. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Found dust accumulation at the dust fan guard covers in the walk-in cooler and at the light fixture light shield across from the condenser in the walk-in cooler.must 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: Found only one working sink stopper at the 3-comp sink. Found a leaking hot water pipe above the mop sink area in the rear across from the large dish machine.intructed to always provide 3 working sink stoppers for the 3-comp sink to properly set-up 3-comp sink for washing, rinsing and sanitizing.also must repair above stated leaking pipe at mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Found one new food prep staff without their idph food handler's certificate. Instructed manager that new employees must obtain their idph food handler's certificates within 30 days of hire.must provide.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace burnt out light bulbs in kitchen and replace broken light shield in dishroom area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet in poor repair at the 2 compartment sink in kitchen and small water leak at hood above the dishmachine and water leak at water line beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair all plumbing leaks and broken faucets and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 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: Observed live fruit flies in the prep areas and dishroom area. Approximately 30 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceilings and equipments in the prep areas and dishroom area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage dumspter area not maintained.observed trash overflowing and the area around the dumpster is cluttered with excessive trashed cardboard boxes and food waste debris on grounds. Must notify disposal co for service and maintain garbage dumpster area clean at all times.serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following requires a detail cleaning sides of hot cooking equipments,bottom shelvings of steamtable units,shelvings in walk-in-coolers,bottoms of prep tables,manual can opener and housing attached,interior compartment of deep fryer etc.
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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 the dry storage room are dirty.instructed to clean floors in detail including all floor drains 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: Walls and ceilings and interiors of light shields throughout the kitchen and dishroom area are not clean.instructed to clean walls and ceilings and interiors of light shields in detail and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace burnt out light bulbs in kitchen and replace broken light shield in dishroom area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet in poor repair at the 2 compartment sink in kitchen and small water leak at hood above the dishmachine and water leak at water line beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair all plumbing leaks and broken faucets 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 equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the inner lining of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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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 wet floors through out the dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted dusty fans inside the meat walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaky pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal foods stored at food storage shelf, instructed to store away.
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