Chef Daddy
5944 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644
Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 23, 2025
Chef Daddy was last inspected on October 23, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
October 23, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed self closing device for door not operable. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 build up of debris and clutter in rear room near furnace on windowsill. Instructed person in charge to clean area and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged uneven flooring near hot water heater and in restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed large holes and crumbling dry wall under 3 compartment sink, hallway baseboards leading to toilet room and inside toiletroom. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable walls throughout facility.
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 mops improperly stored throughout. Instructed to hang dry in between uses in order to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers on premise. Instructed to obtain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general1 paperwork 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 approximately 60 small black live flies in the rear dry storage area, flying throughout in-use prep areas on top of surfaces of 3 compartment sink and employee toilet room. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate fly activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed stacked soiled towels improperly air drying stored in toilet room. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage in said space.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing fixtures in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mops improperly stored throughout. Instructed to hang dry in between uses in order to prevent pest harborage.
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 laeges holes and crumbling dry wall under 3 compartment sink, hallway basemboards leading to toilet room and inside toiletroom. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable walls throughout facility.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter inside of toilet room. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches off floor. Noted floors in floors in need of cleaning in the dry storage room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers on premise. Instructed to obtain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at 3-compartment sink. Found temperature at 3 compartment at 60.7f.instructed manager proper hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment.priority violation. 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager 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: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris around equipment and storage shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the filter and hood dirty. Must clean to remove grease
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 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 verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear 53.5f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 75.7f, hot water temperature at hand sink in washroom found at 78.5f instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment.priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Hot water was able to be fixed when the hot water tank pilot was lit and turned on. Hot wat at hand sinks reached 102.7f and 3 compartment reached 110.3f
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed flour and fish butter out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
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 some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. 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: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, shelving units. Instructed manager 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: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris around equipment and storage shelving.
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 the floor in front of the two door reach in unit damaged. Instructed repair to make easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed 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
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the filter and hood dirty. Must clean to remove grease
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
8 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 the deep freezer in the rear storage area top badly damaged and tapped up. Instructed to repair/replace as needed to maintain ease 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: Observed peeling substance on vent shaft behind the large grill in the front food service area. Instructed to scrap, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt, food spillage in two door reach in refrigerator in the rear storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust and grease on the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of clutter of bus tubs, paper bags and other items in the rear storage area on the side of the refrigerator and in the far rear next to shelving unit. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in front of the two door reach in unit damaged. Instructed repair to make easy to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and floors with a build up of food splatter, dirt and debris under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door improperly fitting door frame at the top. Instructed to provide a tight fitting door to prevent pest actvitity inside establishment.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed top of chest freezer in extremely poor repair with exposed insulation and torn gaskets. Must repair and maintain chest freezer top.
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: Employee handwashing sink in washroom is slow draining. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. Not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report dated for 01/08/2020. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical7 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: No certified food manager present during inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued. See #2.
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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations from report dated o6/23/2021 not corrected: #47 observed the cutting board in the prep area on the left side with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times. Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave stored in the rear of the back room not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times. #53 observed no covered reeptacle in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the employee restroom.#55 observed missing and damaged floor tiles in rear where the 2 door cooler and chest freezer is stored. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times. Priority. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed large bins of flour and sugar in dry storage area not labeled. Any food that is not in original container must be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door improperly fitting door frame at the top. Instructed to provide a tight fitting door to prevent pest actvitity inside establishment.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed top of chest freezer in extremely poor repair with exposed insulation and torn gaskets. Must repair and maintain chest freezer top.
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: Employee handwashing sink in washroom is slow draining. Must repair 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: Employee washroom door not self-closing. All washroom doors must be self-closing.
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 vent cover hanging from ceiling above serving line. Must repair and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in lobby of restaurant. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. Not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report dated for 01/08/2020. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken, beef ribs, pork chops) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical11 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: No certified food manager present during inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued. See #2.
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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea policy or supplies. Instructed to provide necessary items for vomit and diarheal events (gloves, facemask, disposable mop, disinfectant to combat norovirus).
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper temperature in 2 door refrigerator: chicken (46.6f), pork (45.3f), rice (47.8f), milk (50.0f), eggs (51.1f), fish (46.8f). Employees discarded approximately 50 pounds of food products at a cost of $400. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door refrigerator holding improper ambient air temperature of 49.7f. Refrigerator tagged for re-inspection. All cold holding equipment must hold air temeprature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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: No metal stem thermometer on site to measure internal food temperatures. Must provide working, calibrated, metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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: Observed large bins of flour and sugar in dry storage area not labeled. Any food that is not in original container must be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged slices of cake with missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door improperly fitting door frame at the top. Instructed to provide a tight fitting door to prevent pest actvitity inside establishment.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed top of chest freezer in extremely poor repair with exposed insulation and torn gaskets. Gasket on door of 2 door refrigertor is torn. Must repair and maintain chest freezer top and refrigerator gasket.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer strips on site. Instructed to provide appropriate chemical test strips.priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Employee handwashing sink in washroom is slow draining. Must repair 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: Employee washroom door not self-closing. All washroom doors must be self-closing.
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 vent cover hanging from ceiling above serving line. Must repair and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in lobby of restaurant. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from previous inspection 01/08/2020 not corrected: #47 observed the cutting board in the prep area on the left side with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times. Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave stored in the rear of the back room not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times. #53 observed no covered reeptacle in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the employee restroom.#55 observed missing and damaged floor tiles in rear where the 2 door cooler and chest freezer is stored. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times. #60 premises has no allergen training. Not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report dated for 01/08/2020. Priority foundation.…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods (chicken, beef ribs, pork chops) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical11 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 written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged slices of cake with missing allergen information on the labels. Instructed food manager that all packaged food must be labeled as required to include food allergens. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed male employee prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
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: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave stored in the rear of the back room not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.
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 dough stored in a grocery bag in 2 door cooler. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
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 the cutting board in the prep area on the left side with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup in the interior of the chest freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail 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 no covered reeptacle in the employee restroom. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the employee restroom.
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 water stained ceiling tiles in the rear above the chest freezer. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.
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 missing and damaged floor tiles in rear where the 2 door cooler and chest freezer is stored. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
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 a hole in the wall near the dry storage shelf. Instructed to seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #58(premises has no allergen training)not corrected within 90 day time frame on the inspection report# (2374277) dated for 02/06/2019 . Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to non previous noncompliance.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.**
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.**
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair 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 the self closing device on the wash room door broken. Must repair 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: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris around equipment and storage shelving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the filter and hood dirty. Must clean to remove grease.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the prep tables.
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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 the floor throughout. Replace the areas of missing and/or broken floor tiles in front of the chest freezer and next to the mop 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: Repair the walls in the prep area. Reglue the baseboard onto the walls. Repaint the walls behind and around the 3 compartment sink. Replace any water stained ceiling tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair the backflow prevention device attached to the mop sink faucet. Repair the water leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared and precooked food items inside coolers. Must properly label with the name, date and time. Also must properly store in food grade containers. Grocery bags are not acceptable.
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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 replace and maintain wall coving near the stove and 3 compartment sink in prep area. Also noted opening around the electric outlet in the rear. Must seal to prevent entry point for pests.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 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 improper temperature of potentially hazardous foods at the hot holding unit,ribs,122.9f,total weight 1lb,total cost $10.00,pork steak,110.9f,total weight 2lbs,total cost $15.00,rib tips,120.7f,total weight 2lbs,total cost $20.00,food items were denatured and destroyed during inspection,critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the rubber gaskets at the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear of premises,instructed to repair
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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 replace coving on wall near the stove and 3 compartment sink in prep area,instructed to provide
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in rear of premises in the storage area,instructed to remove to prevent rodent harborage
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as chicken, mac & cheese, and dressing. Serious violtion 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from grease trap at 3 compartment sink
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detil clean the deep fryers,exterior and bottom compartment of deep fryer,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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 the floors in the prep area,behind cooking stove, has grease on floor and clean the floors in the rear storage room,along wall base and corners also some floor tiles are in poor repair in the prep area and near 3 compartment sink,must replace tiles
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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 replace stained ceiling tiles in the prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed a few stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area; replace stained tiles.
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Steamtable on premises not protected from contamination. Must provide a barrier between steamtable and customer area at front counter.
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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 a few stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area; replace stained tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed some unneecessary items in rear storage room; remove to avoid clutter and organize items needed/kept.
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.