Mariano's
1800 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Grocery Store ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 24, 2026
Mariano's was last inspected on September 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Noted hot and cold running water at the produce prep hand washing sink not meeting water pressure per city code. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at all hand washing 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: 4-502.11 noted torn weather strips at the doors of the prep walk in cooler and chicken walk in cooler at the prep area. 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
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build-up at the ice cream display freezer. Instructed to repair the condensation unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
43 inspections on record
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed standing water and waste water backing up from the floor drain located at the 3-comparment sinks in the meat cutting room and behind the meat display coolers. Management instructed to repair the source of the waste water backup and sanitize the affected areas after the repair has been made. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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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: 4-502.11 noted torn weather strips at the doors of the prep walk in cooler and chicken walk in cooler at the prep area. 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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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-assorted sushis (53.4f, salmon 49.2f, 50.3f, 50.2f, steak sushi 46.2f, spring rolls 48.1).manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 35 lbs of products worth $350.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 weather strips at the doors of the prep walk in cooler and chicken walk in cooler at the prep area. 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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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 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 some use of milk crates for elevation inside the dairy walk in cooler. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall
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: Noted meat and meat products inside the ventilation rails at the meat counter. Instructed to clean and maintain and where ever needed.
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: Noted leakage at the bottom u-joint pipes underneath 2 hand washing sinks at the meat prep counter. 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 floors underneath the grilling station at the meat counter 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: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the rear prep areas of the deli station. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure for hot water at the handwashing sink in the meat/seafood area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Management turned hot water pressure level up at the time of inspection.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical14 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at handsink inside all (4) washroom.
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 non working (out of order) warewashing machine not in used behind the bar. Instructed manager to fix and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Warewashing machine tagged ‘held for inspection’. Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature requirement during storage and service in a self-service cold holding unit (air temperature of 34.0f) noted internal temperature of the following food item: sliced ham at 50.2f, chopped bacon at 51.4f, shredded chicken at 46.2f, chunk tuna at 45.9f, shredded cheese at 44.2f, boiled eggs at 48.3f. Also found olives at 46.7/47.3f/45.8f/48.2f/46.9f, mushrooms at 48.9f stored and display in a self service olive bar station cold holding unit (air temperature 33.6f. Instructed management, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Management discarded the said food products. Total value $750.00, total weight 94 lbs. Priority violation 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: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside rotisserie chicken hot holding unit in front hot food section area.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identifies with common name (tempura, rice, flour etc) in rear sushi prep/storage area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace cracked and broken cover/lid for food storage containers (rice, tempura, flour etc) in sushi prep/storage area.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside (hot foods) walk-in cooler and inside meat prep area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior of cabinets underneath (self service) hot and cold holding unit in the display/service area.
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: Instructed to repair cold water pressure at the (right) hand sink behind meat display/service area
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain underneath garbage compactor in rear outside enclosed area.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following area: underneath sandwich display cooler (by the sushi prep area), floors under and behind deep fryers in hot foods cooking area, bakery walk-in cooler floor, underneath 3 compartment sink in bakery dishwashing area, bakery walk-in freezer floor, grocery walk-in freezer floor in rear storage area, along the walls and in all corners in bar area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed behind bar counter in poor repair (warped and with opening) above handsink. Instructed to repair. -------wall around main mopsink in rear storage area in poor repair. Instructed to seal/repair.
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 cracked lightshield inside seafood walk-in cooler. ---------must detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover and pipes inside chicken prep walk-in cooler 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 repair back splash behind the hand sink in employee break room (2nd floor) with opening, must seal.
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 reseal unsealed floor baseboard underneath handsink inside employee (breakroom) washroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with grease and dust accumulation above rear hot food prep/dishwashing area.
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 replace non working light bulbs above front right side of seafood display/service area for additional lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at handsinks inside all washrooms.
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 milk crates are used as as storage shelves inside dairy walk-in cooler and in produce walk-in cooler instructed to properly use raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access of 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: Instructed to clean and maintain interior of cabinets underneath hot holding unit in the display/service area.
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: Instructed to repair cold water pressure at the (middle) hand sink behind meat display/service area
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 repair back splash behind the hand sink in employee break room (2nd floor) with opening, must seal.
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 reseal unsealed floor baseboard underneath handsink inside employee (breakroom) washroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover inside sushi/hummus deli walk-in cooler and ceiling vent cover with grease and dust accumulation above rear hot food prep/dishwashing 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 detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath one compartment sink in rear deli prep/dishwashing area to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine (around chute) with calcium build-up (behind seafood section).
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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: 4-201.11 observed wood attached to wall in poor repair in the grill station. Instructed to removed or repair.
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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates are used as as storage shelves in stan's donuts rear storage area. Instructed to properly use raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access of 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: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of reach-in cooler in rear seafood prep area.
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: 5-205.15 instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath 3rd compartment (rinse sink) of the 4 compartment sink in hot foods prep are/dishwashing area
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: 5-501.115 observed debris on ground under and around garbage compactor/dumpster in rear enclosed area . Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar area and floors in starbucks rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine (around chute) with calcium build-up (behind seafood section).
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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: 4-201.11 observed wood attached to wall in poor repair in the grill station. Instructed to removed or repair.
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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates are used as as storage shelves in stan's donuts rear storage area. Instructed to properly use raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access of 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: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of reach-in cooler in rear seafood prep area.
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: 5-205.15 instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath 3rd compartment (rinse sink) of the 4 compartment sink in hot foods prep are/dishwashing area
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: 5-501.115 observed debris on ground under and around garbage compactor/dumpster in rear enclosed area . Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar area and floors in starbucks rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine (around chute) with calcium build-up (behind seafood section).
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 are used as as storage shelves in stan's donuts rear storage area. Instructed to properly use raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access of cleaning.
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 wood attached to wall in poor repair in the grill station. Instructed to removed or repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of reach-in cooler in rear seafood prep area.
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: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath 3rd compartment (rinse sink) of the 4 compartment sink in hot foods prep are/dishwashing area
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 debris on ground under and around garbage compactor/dumpster in rear enclosed area . Instructed to clean and maintain.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in bar area and floors in starbucks rear storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the interior surfaces of both two door refrigerators in stans donuts rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to 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 food debris on floors throughout stans donuts front prepartion area on the first floor. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: 4-501.12 observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in multiple prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed some debris surrounding the storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove debris and ensure all mentioned areas shall be free of debris.
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: 6-501.12 observed dirt on floors throughout the rear receiving area. Also observed dirt on floors in all walk-in coolers and freezers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the produce and dairy walk-in coolers located in the rear receiving area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in multiple prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed some debris surrounding the storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove debris and ensure all mentioned areas shall be free of debris.
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 dirt on floors throughout the rear receiving area. Also observed dirt on floors in all walk-in coolers and freezers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the produce and dairy walk-in coolers located in the rear receiving area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains in multiple prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed some debris surrounding the storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove debris and ensure all mentioned areas shall be free of debris.
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 dirt on floors throughout the rear receiving area. Also observed dirt on floors in all walk-in coolers and freezers.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 critical6 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 handwashing sink behind the bar area with no hand signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 slight calcium build-up inside ice machine at starbucks prep area. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the seafood walk-in cooler. Must provide a working thermometer inside said cooler.
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: Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance revolving door sweeps. Must rodent proof said door.
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: Observed handwashing sink adjacent to the cake cooler missing the cold water pedal. 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 in the rear prep area of the deli department, the handwashing sink has low water pressure. 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 in the rear produce storage area and behind the cold holding unit on the south wall in the sweet shop prep area debris on the floors. Instructed to clean and maintain said 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 dust build-up on ceiling tiles and ceiling ventilation cover above hot foods kitchen. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine at starbucks prep area. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside seafood walk in cooler. Must provide a working thermometer inside said cooler.
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: Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance revolving door sweeps. Must rodent proof said door.
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 dust build up on ceiling tiles and ceiling ventilation cover above hot foods kitchen. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 waste pipe above dry food storage must be encased. Need to change dirty wrap with excess stains inside poultry walk-in cooler prep area, encase them. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-204.18 excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezers at dry storage area. Instructed to repair. No food under the unit.
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: 4-202.16 must not use duct tape as a means of repair on wall panels inside the kitchen must be smooth easily cleanable. Remove said tape and repair issue.
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: 6-201.12 grimes and debris on floors rear storage and inside all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer.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: 6-201.11 broken wall inside staff washroom(staff lunch room).repair issue. Smoothly and cleanable
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 original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate was posted nor provided on-site for the present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 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: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINK: DELI DEPARTMENT AT TEMP OF 79F TO 83F(SECOND FLOOR); GELATO SERVING AREA AT TEMP OF 64.6F TO 65.6F; STARBUCK COFFEE AT TEMP OF 70.1F. CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WATER TEMP OF 64.5F.INSTRUCTED TO USE TEMPORARILY ALTERNATIVE SINK FOR HANDWASHING. A HANDWASHING SINK shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38oC (100oF) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found cooked beef brisket stored inside hot holding unit at temp of 120f, 129f, and 131.2f. Hot holding food must maintain a temp of 135f and above. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 6, value 60 priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found diced watermelon stored at cold hold serving unit in serving area, at temp of 46.8f to 50f. Cold food must maintain a temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 13, value $80. Priority violation:7-38-005, "consolidated with above violation"
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Waste pipe above dry food storage must be encased. Need to change dirty wrap with excess stains inside poultry walk-in cooler prep area, encase them. The surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Excess ice build-up at condenser unit inside the walk-in freezers at dry storage area. Instructed to repair. No food under the unit.
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: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on wall panels inside the kitchen must be smooth easily cleanable. Remove said tape and repair issue.
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: Grimes and debris on floors rear storage and inside all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer.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: Broken wall inside staff washroom(staff lunch room).repair issue.smoothly and cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed numerous of milk crates stored directly on floor in walk in cooler in rear dairy section. Must elevate at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
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: Found exterior of ice machine not clean at rear storage areas. Must clean.
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: Found outside dumpster and compactor areas not clean. Garbage spillage surrounding dumpster/compactor.priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020b. Must clean and maintain areas.
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: Found floors not clean at following areas. Produce walk in cooler, produce preparation areas, and rear storage areas. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11-observed numerous of milk crates stored directly on floor in walk in cooler in rear dairy section. Must elevate at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-501.12-observed cutting boards in rear meat prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Instructed to detail clean/powerwash and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 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 improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front meat serving area at 94.5f. Instructed manager hot water temperature must be at least 100.0f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11-observed numerous of milk crates stored directly on floor in walk in cooler in rear dairy section. Must elevate at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-501.12-observed cutting boards in rear meat prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Instructed to detail clean/powerwash and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical4 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 improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front meat serving area at 94.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink at smoothie/gelato bar found at 73.4f and hot water temperature at hand washing sink in family restroom on first floor found at 83.9f. Instructed manager hot water temperature must be at least 100.0f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed establishment is selling clams with no shellstock tag attached to food item on display (meat department). Upon arriving, employee was sorting out tags in small filing folder without record of the last shellstock sold on tag. Instructed manager shellstock tags must remain attached to the containers in which the shellstock are recieved until the container is empty. Also, when the last shellstock is sold/served you must record the date on the tag and keep on file for 90 days. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed pulled pork and beef brisket at an improper hot holding temperature at rear pizza/sandwich prep area. Temperature of pulled pork found at 129.4f and temperature of beef brisket found at 130.2f. Instructed manager proper hot holding temperature must be at 135.0f or higher. Instructed manager to discard and denature food immediately. Food weighing approximately 150 lbs at a cost of approximately $300.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed an improper ambient temperature of 120.5f in hot holding unit at rear pizza prep area. Instructed manager proper ambient temperature must be at 135.0f or higher throughout hot holding unit to properly store food items. Tagged hot holding unit held for inspection. Must contact cdph for re-inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book during time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a contract with a licensed exterminator who will provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. The log book must also include a copy of the reports as well as the illinois department of public health pest control license number. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed numerous of milk crates stored directly on floor in walk in cooler in rear dairy section. Must elevate at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 boards in rear meat prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Instructed to detail clean/powerwash and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no available toilet paper in family restroom on first floor. Must provide toilet paper at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within hot holding unit of rotisserie chickens. All hot holding and cold holding units are required to have thermometers. Install easily readable thermometers in the following areas: sushi refrigerator, pizza refrigerator, rotisserie hot holding unit and soup hot holding unit. Install and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: Smoothie area:sliding door handle on deli case. 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 floors in bar unclean. Clean and maintain floors
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within hot holding unit of rotisserie chickens. All hot holding and cold holding units are required to have thermometers. Install easily readable thermometers in the following areas: sushi refrigerator, pizza refrigerator, rotisserie hot holding unit and soup hot holding unit. Install and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: Smoothie area:sliding door handle on deli case. 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 floors in bar unclean. Clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
4 critical4 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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: Observed only handwashing sink in juicing area blocked by shopping carts. Carts were moved during inspection and hand sink must be kept fully accessible at all times. Priority foundation 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 non food contact interior of juice machine covered in fruit debris on sides and back of interior panel. All fruit debris was covered in a mold like substance. Manager was instructed to completely disassemble machine. Remove all fruit debris and mold like substance. Review cleaning and sanitizing procedures for juicing machine. Follow cleaning and sanitizing procedures and maintain juice machines at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of machine unclean with sticky juice and fruit debris. Clean and sanitize exterior of machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within hot holding unit of rotisserie chickens. All hot holding and cold holding units are required to have thermometers. Install easily readable thermometers in the following areas: sushi refrigerator, pizza refrigerator, rotisserie hot holding unit and soup hot holding unit. Install and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 the following in disrepair : gasket on fruit refrigerator in smoothie area, sliding door handle on deli case. Repair 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 fan guards in walk in deli cheese cooler with heavy dust accumulation. 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 floors in bar unclean. Clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 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 employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within hot holding unit of rotisserie chickens. All hot holding and cold holding units are required to have thermometers. Install easily readable thermometers in the following areas: sushi refrigerator, pizza refrigerator, rotisserie hot holding unit and soup hot holding unit. Install and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 the following in disrepair : gasket on fruit refrigerator in smoothie area, sliding door handle on deli case. Repair 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 fan guards in walk in deli cheese cooler with heavy dust accumulation. 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 floors in bar unclean. Clean and maintain floors.
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 one on site with origical city of chicago certificate and no original city of chicago certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-403.12 noted waste water drain pipe draining directly inside the hand wash sink of the bakery prep area. Instructed management to remove waste water pipe and connect it directly to a floor drain or container.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted heavy grease and dirt accumulation inside the exhaust hood of stove at the meat prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(1) noted internal temperature of tcs food item inside hot holding unit to be improper, chicken 131f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed 10 lbs of product worth $15.00 through denaturing process. Instructed to monitor and maintain food temperature products. Priority violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(a) noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items at the display coolers and cold holding units to be improper:-beef 47.3f, crab meat 44.6f, fish 44.6f, chicken 48.7f, shrimp 48.0f, turkey 47.7f, ham 47.1f, ham 46.0f/47.2f, steak 45.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 12 lbs of products worth $140.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005 consolidated with above citation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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: 4-202.16 noted milk crates inside the deli prep area, bakery and inside dairy walk in cooler used for elevation. Instructed not to use milk crates. Must provide appropriate shelving for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-403.12 noted waste water drain pipe draining directly inside the hand wash sink of the bakery prep area. Instructed management to remove waste water pipe and connect it directly to a floor drain or container.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted heavy grease and dirt accumulation inside the exhaust hood of stove at the meat prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous whole chickens being held in a hot holding display unit at improper temperature. Approximately 6 lbs cooked chicken found at 130.1f, 133.9f, 134.6f. With an estimated value of $21.00. All food discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities. Produce prep and juicing prep exposed hand sink not accessible. Found blocked by metal rack shelving and a shopping cart.also observed a strainer stored inside the bar exposed hand sink. Must not use sink as a slop sink. Also observed no soap or paper towels located at the 1st floor bar exposed hand sink. Instructed the hand sinks must be accessible at all times and provided with soap and paper towels. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cabinet at the meat section dish machine in poor repair with damaged/peeling wood. Must replace. Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the sushi prep cooler handle. Must properly repair to be smooth and cleanable. Must not use tinfoil as liner for equipment at the meat section grill. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation or shelving in the sushi prep or the 2nd floor bar. Floors must be accessible under all shelving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Tabletop can openers noted with rust and encrusted food debris in the pizza prep and produce prep areas. Must clean after each use. Interior of the 2nd floor bar dish machine badly stained and with excessive calcium buildup and debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Dirty floor drain at the 2nd floor bar. Dirty floors under the wooden pallets in the produce walk-in cooler with moldy food debris. Must clean and maintain all.
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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: Must not use cardboard as ceiling vent covers throughout the hot food rear prep areas. Excessive dust on the following ceiling vents/fan covers: in both meat and produce walk-in coolers, in customer washrooms. Must clean and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Dirty light sheild in the rear bbq prep storage. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide an internal thermometer in the vero breakfast sandwich cooler.
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Found 2 trays with raw fresh oyster without tag attached to the containers inside the walk in cooler. Instructed manager that all raw seafood must maintain a tag attached to the container during storage inside the walk in cooler. And tag must be save for the next 90 days after all oysters are consumed. Critical violation 7-38-005(b). Manager denatured the said products worth $153.47, total 15.4 lbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard must not be used as shelf liner. All surface must be non absobant smooth and easily cleanable. Observed frozen condensate on condensers of large ice cream walk in freezer. Defrost and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave in self service area near bar in lower leven unclean. Must clean and maintain. Observed interior of keg cooler in 2nd floor with beer spllage. Clean and maintain. Observed mop sink unclean near large ice cream walk in freezer. Clean and maintain. Observed interior of ice bin on lower level bar area in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors unclean in sirst and second floor bars under equipment. Observed floors of garbage and areas and inside cabinets near self service area on lower level. Clean and maintain all floors. Observed floors of mop sink area located near large ice cream walk in freezer unclean. Clean and maintain floors. Clean all floor drains and mop sink drains. Remove all organic matter and scrub drains.
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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 walls of mop sink area near large ice cream walk in freezer unclean. Clean and maintain walls. Observed ceiling vents of washrooms ith excess dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed lights out in large common walk in freezer. Replace light missing and blubs out.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at exposed hand sink on 2nd floor bar. Bar was not open or in use at time of inspection. Plumber on site to restore hot water. Must maintain hot and cold running water at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers within various refrigerators throughout store. Every refrigeration unit needs a thermometer that is conspicuous and easy to read. Instruct all staff to check thermometers to insure all refrigeration units are 40f or less at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: : observed mops need to be hung after use and all mop water needs to be disgarded to prevent small fly activity.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard must not be used as shelf liner. All surface must be non absobant smooth and easily cleanable. Observed frozen condensate on condensers of large ice cream walk in freezer. Defrost and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave in self service area near bar in lower leven unclean. Must clean and maintain. Observed interior of keg cooler in 2nd floor with beer spllage. Clean and maintain. Observed mop sink unclean near large ice cream walk in freezer. Clean and maintain. Observed interior of ice bin on lower level bar area in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors unclean in sirst and second floor bars under equipment. Observed floors of garbage and areas and inside cabinets near self service area on lower level. Clean and maintain all floors. Observed floors of mop sink area located near large ice cream walk in freezer unclean. Clean and maintain floors. Clean all floor drains and mop sink drains. Remove all organic matter and scrub drains.
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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 walls of mop sink area near large ice cream walk in freezer unclean. Clean and maintain walls. Observed ceiling vents of washrooms ith excess dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed lights out in large common walk in freezer. Replace light missing and blubs out.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at exposed hand sink on 2nd floor bar. Bar was not open or in use at time of inspection. Plumber on site to restore hot water. Must maintain hot and cold running water at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers within various refrigerators throughout store. Every refrigeration unit needs a thermometer that is conspicuous and easy to read. Instruct all staff to check thermometers to insure all refrigeration units are 40f or less at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung after use and all mop water needs to be disgarded to prevent small fly activity.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 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 a pvc condensation discharge line running directly to the exposed hand sink behind the bakery. Instructed to reroute the discharge line to a proper floor drain; exposed hand sinks are for hand washing only.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found handles of dispensing utensils behind the salad display cooler lying directly in the food. Instructed to store utensil facing up with the handle out of the food to avoid indirect hand contact with food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy frost buildup in the large walk-in freezer with frost buildup on the exterior boxes of food, along the food storage racks, and under the condenser. Must scrape off ice chunks, defrost freezer, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the chicken storage racks in the meat prep cooler to remove old chicken debris buildup and 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: Observed meat blood on the floor of the large walk-in meat cooler and mineral buildup on the floor near the chemical storage area in the rear. Instructed to detail clean floors and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a pvc condensation discharge line running directly to the exposed hand sink behind the bakery. Instructed to reroute the discharge line to a proper floor drain; exposed hand sinks are for hand washing only.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Found a tray of 20 breakfast sandwiches on the prep table at 75.6f, a container of asian chicken at the hot-holding bar at 113.9f, a container of salmon in the cold-holding unit at 48.5f, and 4 bottles of mayo/chipotle mayo out on the prep area at the sushi bar at 68.9f. Manager voluntarily discarded 30# of food worth $200. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease receptacle are not maintained clean. Found grease pooling on the ground on all sides of the grease receptacle and heavy grease buildup on the lid and exterior surface of receptacle. Management instructed to maintain area clean at all times and to remove the remaining grease buildup on ground and exterior surface. 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: Observed heavy food buildup in the panini grill behind the pizza bar. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed ash on the floor under the smoker and found food debris buildup in the floor of the walk-in freezer in the hot-food prep area. Instructed to detail clean the above mentioned areas and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the walls, ceiling tiles, and ceiling vents above the sushi prep area and the walk-in cooler produce room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter and storage items in the corner of the walk-in meat cooler. Instructed to re-locate items seperate and away from the refrigeration room.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris,dust and food on floor under shelves,along baseboard walls and corners throughout the rear storage areas,also walk-in coolers and freezers.ice build up on floor inside the walk-in freezer in meat/sushi station.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris,dust and food on floor under shelves,along baseboard walls and corners throughout the rear storage areas,also walk-in coolers and freezers.ice build up on floor inside the walk-in freezer in meat/sushi station.
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: The only exposed hand sink in produce prep area not accessible,in front of the said sink was three metal mobile shelves and a juice machine.also no paper towels provided at said sink.manager provided paper towels and shelves removed.exposed hand sink presently accessible.presently exposed hand sink in produce selling area were fresh orange juice is squeezed no accessible,in front two large boxes and a juice machine,also a portable cart with empty bottle to be filled.all exposed hand sink must accessible for hand washing to minimize contamination. Critical violations:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protect during preparation and storage.condenser unit / vent on ceiling is leaking inside walk-in produce prep area.presently food is been prepared.instructed to relocate juice machine ,and use east site of the cooler for food(salads and fresh fruit)to be prepared. Need to repair mentioned leakage. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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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: : debris,dust and food on floor under shelves,along baseboard walls and corners throughout the rear storage areas,also walk-in coolers and freezers.ice build up on floor inside the walk-in freezer in meat/sushi station.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Current shell fish stored inside the walk-in cooler not properly tagged.found various kind of fresh shell fish(little necks,fresh cherry stones and oysters) without shell fish tags and commingled.instructed to keep shell fish tag with products until finished,than shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days. Products was discarded and denatured.99 each count,value 147. Critical violation:7-38-005(b2)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found cooked sausage stored inside the deli walk-in cooler at temp of 80.7f.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below. Food discarded and denatured by the manager.pounds 7, value 45.50
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Found cooked food(chicken)not covered during storage,inside the walk-in freezer,in meat station. Observed water leaking from ceiling and water inside the light shield in rear prep area(east site) of the meat/sushi station.instructed to relocate food operation at west side of the prep area.roofers on premises to check the problem.must repair the cause of the leakage at said ceiling . Serious violation:7-38 005(a).
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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: Debris,dust and food on floor under shelves,along baseboard walls and corners throughout the rear storage areas,also walk-in coolers and freezers.ice build up on floor inside the walk-in freezer in meat/sushi station.
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Pass
License · 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: Must provide wall coving at floors of the following areas: inside of deli cooler on the second floor, throughout vero cafe area, employee break room, and employee restroom inside of breakroom on the second floor.
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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: Must smooth and even out floor around second floor escalators.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.