Employee/Vistior Cafeteria
2875 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 22, 2026
Employee/Vistior Cafeteria was last inspected on October 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
October 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area. Handwashing signs shall be posted at all handwashing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · 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 no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area. Handwashing signs shall be posted at all handwashing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed several flying insects in coffee prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2626400 on 11-3-25:10-observed the hand soap dispenser over the 3 comp sink. Instructed manager to relocate to the hand sink area. 38-observed pest control device over the 3 comp sink. Must remove/relocate.48-instructed manager to provide and maintain a drainboard for properly air drying dishes. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 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 the hand soap dispenser over the 3 comp sink. Instructed manager to relocate to the hand sink area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest control device over the 3 comp sink. Must remove/relocate.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a drainboard for properly air drying dishes.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to install a grease trap as required for the 3 comp sinks.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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No Entry
Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 25 live flies scattered on the walls and inside the 4 comp sink cabinet. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean the affected area. Call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsevered a portable sink in the cafe' without a proper waste water disposal system. Observed waste water drains in containers. Must provide proper draining system. Prior violation citation issued #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 25 live flies scattered on the walls and inside the 4 comp sink cabinet. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean the affected area. Call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsevered a portable sink in the cafe' without a proper waste water disposal system. Observed waste water drains in containers. Must provide proper draining system. Prior violation citation issued #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Tray of raw eggs stored directly on top (touching) container of ready to eat lettuce. Instd to store raw foods separately from ready to eat foods. Lettuce discarded at this time. Approx 1lb $5 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: High temperature warewash unit unable to sanitize, currently inoperable and not in use. Premises using 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment. Warewash unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to contact cdph when unit repaired and to request reinspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: The following containers of tcs foods labeled with a discard date of 12/5/23 and being offered for service/sale at prep line: turkey, ham, roast beef, and american cheese. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed paper lining on surface of omelette station. Instd to remove paper so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.
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: Paper towel lining being used in bottom of containers and in contact with deli meats at prep line. Instd to remove paper towel lining and use proper food grade materials for storage/display of meats.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucets leaking. Instd to repair and maintain same
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of pink residue on exterior of ice chute of soda dispenser machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed gender neutral bathrooms on 1st floor to not have covered trash receptacles for sanitary products. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacles in all restrooms for female use and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor build up of grime in warewashing room under equipment and in corners. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiuse utensils improperly stored. Instructed manager to invert multiuse utensils with handles in upright position.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed insect debris on floors inside doorless storage next to main kitchen and accumulated debris in corners throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,pork chops,eggs, green beans,etc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed black milk crates being used for food storage in the dry storage area, walk in cooler, and freezer. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outsides of the tilt skillet, steamers, steam tables, ovens, stoves, and stock pots with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Instructed to 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 the floors and walls in the kitchen area, cafeteria, dry storage, the warewashing area and in between the cooking equipment in the kitchen with a build up of dirt, food debris, and grime. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs/ready to eat foods (rice 52.3 degree f, cooked sausage 55.2 degree f) at improper cold holding temperatures. Instructed that cold holding is 41 degrees f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded said food items. Approx. 5 lbs food and $20 value. 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: Observed walk in cooler with an improper internal temperature of 53.2 degree f. Instructed that walk in cooler shall maintain a temperature of 41 degree f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 black milk crates being used for food storage in the dry storage area, walk in cooler, and freezer. Instructed to remove and provide food grade materials.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outsides of the tilt skillet, steamers, steam tables, ovens, stoves, and stock pots with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Instructed to 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 the floors and walls in the kitchen area, cafeteria, dry storage, the warewashing area and in between the cooking equipment in the kitchen with a build up of dirt, food debris, and grime. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA STORAGE CABINET.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN DISH STORAGE ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL NEAR INSIDE GARBAGE BAIL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH STORAGE AREA.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical10 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: Pic dooesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation .must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure .must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-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 no soap at hand sink in main prep area.must provide and maintain at all times.soap was provided .cos at this time.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more live small flies crawling on soda tubbing and floor drain under cabinet of soda machine and exterior cabinets of same,on walls customer service area,dish washing area- on walls,inside of garbage cans,overhead pipes,catering supply room- on equipment and walls.mop sink area -on walls and boxes,dirty dust pan.salad room- on walls and side cooler.rear storage area-door ways and boxes.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/16/18.(priority foundation -7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean food debris build up and calcium build up on faucets and kettles,exterior of steamer.
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 repair or replace missing cabinet door in customer service area storage cabinet.
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 food debris and dust build up from lower cabinets at customer service area,soda tray,ice machine dispenser,microwave stand,coffee vending machine cup holder,undersides of prep tables,rolling carts,grill,knobs at stove,dirty dust pan.must delime dish machine,ledge under radiator in dining area,3- door fan guard covers,2- comp sink drawers.
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 clean food debris build up on hot holding units,microwave,equipment cleaning brushes and holder.
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 or replace leaky pipe at 3- compartment sink in dish washing 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: Must replace damaged interior garbage can in salad room.
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 repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in salad room,missing wall tile in dish storage room,damaged wall trim in dish washing area near 3- comp sink,stained ceiling tiles near mop sink,hole in wall near inside garbage bail in rear storage area.must make concrete floor under cooking equipment smooth and easily cleanable.
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: Must clean grease,water and food debris build up from floor and drains in main kitchen and dish washing area,vending machine area,salad room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in dish storage area and dining area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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 individually wrapped pastries, on display line, in employee cafeteria with no labels. Instructed manager to ensure all products are dated and labeled. Maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove excessive ice build-up around (left and right side) coils and condenser, inside walk in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost/clean 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 dust and debris on exterior of knife box, attached to wall, at hot line, in employee cafeteria. Instructed manager to clean and maintain at all times.
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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 excessive dust buildup throughout ceiling and on high pressured steam piping above high temperature dish machine, in dish room. Instructed manager to detail 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 burned out light in pot room. Instructed manager to replace and maintained at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink, at sanitizing sink, in dish room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Hot holding unit not holding potentially hazardous foods at proper temperatures. Instructed to increase the amount of water placed in the wells to a level which will assure the hot foods are maintained at 140 degrees or above. Deli display case where sandwiches are held found at inadequate air temperature of 50.1f. Also noticed heat coming from the lower front section of unit where motor is located. Instructed to remove all products found at improper temperatures from this unit and have it serviced. Unit tagged held for inspection on deli display case. 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 hot and cold potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Scrambled eggs - 113.3f, sausage patties - 108.7f, sausage links - 83.7f all found in hot holding units in dining room. All hot foods must be maintained at 140 degrees or above until served. Sandwiches in a refrigerated display case found at improper temperatures. Turkey wraps - 50.1f, turkey sandwiches - 49.5f. All cold potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40 degrees or below until served. All products found at improper temperatures were discarded. 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: Remove excessive ice build-up from coils and condenser inside walk-in cooler. Replace missing piece of rubber flap at the bottom lower corner of the door to main walk-in cooler at side where door handle is located.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the greasy build-up on and around the grill in the hot food kitchen prep area, and the interiors sections of the plate warmer.
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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: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls in kitchen and storage areas where dirt is present.
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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: Clean dust and debris from light shields throughout where present. Clean and repair small section of wall behind the hot holding units in kitchen prep area. Clean, paint or replace all stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sink in dish washing area and at the 2 compartment sink in salad prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All articles stored on floor inside catering storage area must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Observed ice accumulation on the condensor of the walk in freezer located in the kitchen. Instructed to remove ice 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 need of minor cleaning to remove dust, dirt and food debris under dry storage shelves located in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed standing water under the toliet in the women's employee bathroom located by the cafeteria. Instructed to remove standing water 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 splash guard is needed between an exposed hand sink and the 3 compartment sink located in the salad prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine not sanitizing properly with the final rinse of the dish machine not reaching over 120f. Instructed to repair and maintain said dish machine and discontinue use until dish machine is repaired, reaching a final rinse temperature of 180f and is reinspected by cdph. Manager instructed all food service employees to use single service plates and utensils for patients and vistors until unit is reinspected by cdph. Unit tagged and held for inspection by cdph. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed the follow entrance doors are not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gaps at the bottom: door #'s, 4, 9, 11, 16, 23. Also observed the east side dock receiving door was malfunctioning and unable to close during inspection. Instructed to repair east side receiving dock door and make all 5 entrance doors rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on the condensor of the walk in freezer located in the kitchen. Instructed to remove ice 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 need of minor cleaning to remove dust, dirt and food debris under dry storage shelves located in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed standing water under the toliet in the women's employee bathroom located by the cafeteria. Instructed to remove standing water 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 splash guard is needed between an exposed hand sink and the 3 compartment sink located in the salad prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Large kettles in prep area leaking. Repair same. Storage shelves at retail line in poor repair, peeling paint, raw wood. Instd to repair same. Excessive ice accumulation on condensor in walk-in cooler. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in dishmachine area. Provide same
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Fail
License · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 live fruit flies on walls in dishmachine area, dry storage area and in retail/cafteria. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Dishmachine not maintained, heavy leaks at pipes underneath, causing accumulation. Instd to repair same. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.
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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: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly/invert (handle up).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Large kettles in prep area leaking. Repair same. Storage shelves at retail line in poor repair, peeling paint, raw wood. Instd to repair same. Excessive ice accumulation on condensor in walk-in cooler. Repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior top of dishmachine, hot plate holding unit, all attached piping of cooking equipment, and exterior sides of coolers not clean, dust, debris. Instd to clean same 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: Floor drains through out dishmachine area not clean. Clean same 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: Ceiling and pipes in dishmachine area not clean, excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in dishmachine area. Provide same.
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License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.