Yolk
501 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jun 25, 2026
Yolk was last inspected on June 25, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 25, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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: Observed no soap at hand washing sink located at dish washing area. Must provide soap at hand washing sink at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee replenished soap during inspection.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired ready to eat cooked sliced ham held in walk in cooler with a date marked 5-26-2025. Also observed expired cooked sausage with a date marked 6-2-2025. Ready to eat foods can be held for a maximum of 7 days. Day 1 counts as day of preparation. Food voluntarily discarded. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $75.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked wall tiles on right side of wall located next to dish machine. Must repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers cell phones and speaker on cutting board in main prep area. Must store personal items away from prep area/clean equipment and utensils.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)/noted mini refrigerator at coffee line without thermometer. Instructed to provide thermometer and maintain it at the front of the cooling unit for accurate measurements and monitoring.
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: 3-302.12/noted bulk items in prep area near 3 compartment sink without labels of common name. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)/ noted plates and bowls at cook line and cookware on drying rack right side up. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12/noted no back flow device on water lines at coffee station. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)/ noted mini refrigerator at coffee line without thermometer. Instructed to provide thermometer and maintain it at the front of the cooling unit for accurate measurements and monitoring.
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: 3-302.12/ noted bulk items in prep area near 3 compartment sink without labels of common name. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11/ noted plates and bowls at cook line and cookware on drying rack right side up. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12/ noted no back flow device on water lines at coffee station. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17/ noted no covered receptacles in both unisex restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15/noted outside receptacles with lids not closed due to trash overflow. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal temperature of tcs foods (46-67.8f) stored in walk-in cooler like eggs, sausage, cheese, milk, leafy greens, melons, pancake batter, diced potatoes, and diced tomatoes at approximately 80 lbs valued $250.00 discarded by the person in charge. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Noted walk-in cooler with ambient air 53.9. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Unit tagged
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted mini refrigerator at coffee line without thermometer. Instructed to provide thermometer and maintain it at the front of the cooling unit for accurate measurements and monitoring.
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: Noted bulk items in prep area near 3 compartment sink without labels of common name. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted plates and bowls at cook line and cookware on drying rack right side up. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted no back flow device on water lines at coffee station. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no covered receptacles in both unisex restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted outside receptacles with lids not closed due to trash overflow. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted person in charge with proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on-premise at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scop stored unclean container attached to wall. Clean and maintain container.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.18: observed pipes wrapped with broken wraps and duct tape at the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer basement. The pipe is leaking; 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: 4-201.11: broken rubber gasket inside the reach door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/replace
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: all raw wooden shelving throughout, including the front serving counter. Painted/sealed. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Must not use cloth towels as liners for shelving in the server stations or on shelves.
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: 6-201.12: excess water on the floor in the dish room and under the cooking equipment, keep floor dry and repair issue.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: missing/broken grout on floor tiles in both dishrooms(lower level),also in the kitchen.repair issue.surface must be smooth easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice/food not protected. Interior of the ice machine upper water reservoir, ice bin, and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with excessive black slime substance dripping down into the ice and touching the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout.ice is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed pipes wrapped with broken wraps and duct tape at the condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer basement. The pipe is leaking; 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: Broken rubber gasket inside the reach door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
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: All raw wooden shelving throughout, including the front serving counter. Painted/sealed. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Must not use cloth towels as liners for shelving in the server stations or on shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as a liner for cooking equipment or cardboard as a liner for shelving. Must be smooth and cleanable.
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: Excess water on the floor in the dish room and under the cooking equipment, keep floor dry and repair issue.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing/broken grout on floor tiles in both dishrooms(lower level),also in the kitchen.repair issue.surface must be smooth easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water available at only handwashing sink behind cooking line. Hot waterhadnle is stripped and only cold water is available. Observed insufficient hot water at womens washroom at 72.3f. Hot water must be restored to somens washroom and hot water handle behind cooking line must be repaired and maintained. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Beginning of mineral inside ice scoop container by the ice machine instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,steak, burgers, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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 milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
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: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers,in prep area. Repair/replace -
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: Accumulated grease and food debris inside deep fryer and behind cooking line. Must 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: Must not use aluminum foil as liner for shelving in prep area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found splash guard installed at handwashing sink in the kitchen is unsealed water leaks on floor during handwashing, must seal/caulking with smooth application. Must repair hot water handle at handwashings sink in the kitchen,also must repair heavily leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
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: Ground surrounding the outside receptacle with excess debris(bottles,food,paper), also waste oil splattered on wall behind said container. 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: Missing grout on floor tiles(standing water between floor tiles) in the kitchen,dish room and in front of three compartment sink. Broken floor tiles around floor drain in the kitchen,replace. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
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: An exposed hand sink must be install at front serving area. Observed small steam table with soups,opened spices clean glasses etc. Sink must be installed under plumbing code. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leak underneath basin connected to the dish machine, instructed to 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: Must detail clean food debris and water from floors throughout all prep areas. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: An exposed hand sink must be install at front serving area. Observed small steam table with soups,opened spices clean glasses etc. Sink must be installed under plumbing code. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap or paper towel at the rear hand sink, instructed to provide soap and paper towel at all hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation 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 UTENSILS IN HAND SINK AT THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH 6-301.11
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: Must clean interior panel of ice machine in rear, panel a little dirty, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 repair broken handel on steam table on hot food line, and repair broken spray nozzle on dish machine. Instructed to 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: Must clean water and food debris from interior contact surfaces of all prep coolers, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leak underneath basin connected to the dish machine, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean rust and grease from grease trap under 3-comp sink in rear prep. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained. Dumpster overflowing with boxes and garbage. Instructed to maintain so dumpster is lid is tight fitting to minimize the harborage of rodents. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
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: Must detail clean food debris and water from floors throughout all prep areas. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 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: Observed items not properly labeled inside prep coolers and walk-in cooler. Must properly label items with product name prepared by date and or/used by date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed worn door gasket on far left front 2-door prep cooler. Must repair and maintain. Observed broken door handle atv the upright refrigerator in front kitchen area. Must repair 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 grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment in rear prep area. 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: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind all cooking eaquipment. Must clean and maintain. Must maintain floors dry at all times to prevent pest breading.
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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 grease and food debris on ceiling above prep cookers in front kitchen area. Must 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 missing light shield above storage shelving in rear prep area. Must provide and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on ventilation vents above cooking equipment in front prep area.must clean and maintain. Obserfved burn out light inside walk-in freezer. Must provide 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 leaking faucet base at the rear 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Observed exposed hand washing sink in rear dishwashing area draining slow. Must repair and maintain. Observed rusty grease trap underneath 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repaint and maintain. Observed no visible back flow preventor device at the front service coffee station. Must provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the 2-door prep cooler in front service area. Must provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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 knives stored between cooler and between wall and exposed hand sink.knives rack is need to be stored in prep area. Excess ice build-up on pipe from condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer(ice was also on top food).instructed to repair cause
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer with grease need to 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: Missing grout between floor tiles in the kitchen under the mats,in front three compartment sink and in front of dish machine.excess water and debris between mentioned floor tiles
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: An exposed hand sink must be install at front serving area. Observed small steam table with soups,opened spices clean glasses etc. Sink must be installed under plumbing code
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 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 knives stored between cooler and between wall and exposed hand sink.knives rack is need to be stored in prep area. Excess ice build-up on pipe from condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer(ice was also on top food).instructed to repair cause
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer with grease need to 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: Missing grout between floor tiles in the kitchen under the mats,in front three compartment sink and in front of dish machine.excess water and debris between mentioned floor tiles
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: An exposed hand sink must be install at front serving area. Observed small steam table with soups,opened spices clean glasses etc. Sink must be installed under plumbing code
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found three prep coolers in the kitchen across from cooking equipment at improper air temperature: small cooler by the west wall of the kitchen at temp of 59.3f to 60f;next prep cooler at temp of 52.5 to 53f the last cooler by the kitchen door at temp of 52.3f 53.6f.potentially hazardous food were stored inside mentioned coolers:raw hamburgers patties ,fresh salmon,cooked three meat etc.cooler unit must maintain temp of 40f and below. Tagged units "held for inspection" do not use. Other units on site and in the kitchen with air temp of 40f and beow critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food stored inside three mentioned coolers at improper temperature: various kind of shredded cheese at temp of 49.1f to 50.7f; fresh salmon at temp of 56.3f; raw hamburger patties at temp of 52.6f to 56f; slice ham steak at temp of 53.9f; pot roast at temp of 53.8f; beef at temp of 50f; liquid eggs at temp of 44.8f; fresh eggs at temp of 49.7f; corned beef at temp of 56.1f; guacamole at temp of 59.7f to 60.4f; goat cheese at temp of 53.8f. Black beans 58f.food mentioned was discarded and denatured by the employee. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.pounds 50,value 200-250. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored between cooler and between wall and exposed hand sink.knives rack is need to be stored in prep area. Excess ice build-up on pipe from condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer(ice was also on top food).instructed to repair cause
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer with grease need to 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: Missing grout between floor tiles in the kitchen under the mats,in front three compartment sink and in front of dish machine.excess water and debris between mentioned floor tiles
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: An exposed hand sink must be install at front serving area. Observed small steam table with soups,opened spices clean glasses etc. Sink must be installed under plumbing code
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Pass
Complaint · 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 broken door gasket on the 2-door prep cooler on the right. Cutting boards in need of repair or replacing. Instructed to repair door gasket and cutting boards 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 surface of prep coolers in the front and rear prep areas not clean. Mounted can opener in rear prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean all 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 floors in the following areas not clean with food and dirt accumulation. Walk in freezer, under 3-comp sink in rear. Also, the floor drain behind the front counter is not clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Kitchen hood and filters in the rear prep area have excessive dust accumulation. Ceiling vent in mens and womens toilet rooms have excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light above the 3-comp sink in rear prep area. Cracked, missing, and unknown debris in light shields throughout the rear prep area. Instructed to install working light, repair light shields, clean and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe underneath the 3-comp sink in the rear. Loose faucet at dump sink next to the 3-comp sink in rear. Instructed to repair leak and faucet and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linen being stored improperly throughout the front and rear prep areas. Instructed to either discard ,or store in sanitizer bucket while not in use and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the storage closet next to the toilet rooms and the storage closet in the rear. Instructed to clean and organize. Elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN COFFEE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE AND ON REAR REACH IN DAIRY COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF OVEN,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PARTS,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed improper tempearture of 2- door prep cooler at 50.0f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical 7-38-005a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of potentially hazardous foods stored in above mentioned cooler such as 2lb.diced ham 51.9f,4lbs. Diced sausage 54.9f,5lbs. Canadian baco 52.3f,7lbs. Corned beef hash 51.5f,8lb. Ham steaks 52.8f,3.5 lbs pot roast 50.8f,3lbs. Diced tomatoes 52.9f,3.5 lbs. Diced sausages 51.4f,5lbs.egg whites 46.0f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx.41lbs. $143.(critical 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 outside grease container lid in poor repair ,lid is bent in the upright position leaving a opening enough for rodent entry and lid encrusted with grease and food debri.must remove grease and food debri and repair or replace the lid to be tight fitting.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original container.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of hand sink in coffee area.must repair or replace damaged lid on food storage container,missing handle on lid of steam table and on rear reach in dairy cooler,worn door gasket on far left 2- door prep cooler.must remove foil from surfaces in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinet,grill tables,prep tables,interior of oven,ice machine interior parts,exterior of dish machine,fan guard covers in walk in cooler.
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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 clean grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases of all cooking equipment,dish machine area,dry food storage area and floor mats.must grout the floor in prep areas, dish washing area and dish machine area.
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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 repair or replace damaged walls in rear prep area and dish area.must clean dust from ceiling in walk in cooler,walls in prep and dish washing areas,ventilation vents,light shields where needed.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and window sills in dining area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ventilation not working at hood of cooking equipment.must remove drainline from inside of hand sink in coffee station area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for some prep cooler in front prep area
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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 door of walk in cooler unable to close completly. Must repair seal and latch of door so that door of walk in completly closes and seals at all times. 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 the following areas unclean fan guards within walk in, interio of ice machine with dirt build up on interior where ice is stored. Clean and maitnain these following areas
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed alot of dirty wiping cloths on counter where cooks are working. Cloths need to be kept with sanitizer buckets when not in use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 refrigerators on cooking line not maintaining proper temperature at 52.0f and 53.0f. Refrigerators were tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005 a
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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 food within refrigerators at improper temperatures including 4.5 lbs of bacon and sausage valued at $40 at 52.8f, 3.5 lbs of assorted cheeses valued at $43 at 49.2f, 3lbs of lox valued at $50 at 53.3f, 10lbs of burger pattys valued at $35 at 52.6f, 10lbs of sliced oranges valued at $15. All food was discarded and denatured. Critical violation 7-38-005 a
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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 exterior grease container unclean with excess grease on cover. Observed dumpster with cover unable to close. Dumpster has bad odor and needs must be cleaned or replaced. Garbage needs to be pushed down so that cover can close at all times and dumpster is rodentproof. Maintain garbage area. Serious vioaltion 7-28-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observbed door of walk in cooler unable to close sompletly. Must repair seal and latch of door so that door of walk in completly closes and seals at all times. 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 the following areas unclean fan guards within walk in, interio of ice machine with dirt build up on interior where ice is stored. Clean and maitnain these following areas
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed missing vents at hood on cooling line. Replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers within refrigerators. Must install easily readable conspicuous thermometers within all refrigeration units so that refrigerators can be checked often to insure they are operating at 40f or less at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed alot of dirty wiping cloths on counter where cooks are working. Cloths need to be kept with sanitizer buckets when not in use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Additional idph food handler information provided.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report#1401893,dated 3/12/14. #32- instructed to install a splash guard between the prep cooler and the exposed hand sink. Citation issued serious 7-42-090. Justin the maintainance person installed the splash guard during inspection.
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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 clean in detail the floor under the rubber mat in the cook line and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must re adjust the self closer device of both washrooms( not closing all the way).
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Instructed to install a splash guard between the prep cooler and the exposed hand sink.
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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: Missing part of the filter on the hood in the rear prep area. Must provide/replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow preventive device on the ice maker connected to the water line
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.