5 Rabanitos
1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 22, 2026
5 Rabanitos was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 22, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found mechanical low temp dish machine with 0ppm at rinse. Instructed manager to use 3-compartment sink to manually wash all multi-use utensils. Machine is being tagged hald for inspection at this time. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued repair person arrived at time of inspection. Corrected 100ppm
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of reach in freezers in need of cleaning to all food debris instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor and wall at front prep line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of cleaning to remove all grease and smoke debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine rim and sides.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving inside the walk in cooler and 2 door cooler with rusting and peeling. Must remove peeling and/or rusting and repaint with non-toxic paint.
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 leak at the condencer unit in the walk in cooler, also not a leak at the 3 comp sink at the base of the cold water knob. Must repair plumbing issues.
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: Floors need cleaning through out especially around cooking equipment and along the wall base and in corners
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 critical14 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: 3-301.11(b) observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a female food handler preparing ready-to-eat ceviche and tortilla chips with her bare hands. Observed another female food handler touching ready-to-eat sope shells with her bare hands. Instructed to discard said foods and never allow bare-hand contact with any ready-to-eat foods; bare-hand contact is prohibited by ordinance in the city of chicago. Food handlers discarded food, washed their hands, and applied gloves during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign by the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed tcs food inside of a prep cooler at inadequate cold holding temperature; observed about 6 lbs of milanesa at 54f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs food and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. The manager discarded said tcs food during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed a consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for items that can not be ordered undercooked or raw such as octopus (pulpo), calamari, and shrimp (camarones). Instructed to remove the consumer advisory disclosure from said items. Priority foundation 7-38-005.no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 2-door prep cooler with tcs food inside at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 60f. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at an adequate cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Said unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the product names. Instructed to label.
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: 6-202.13 observed opened bait mouse traps being set by the facility under the drink station in the food prep area. Instructed to remove open bait mice traps and only allow pest control to set all rodent traps.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest/insect activity. Observed about 50 rodent droppings on multiple prep table shelves and about 100 rodent droppings under all of the dry storage shelves located in the rear food prep area. Observed about 10 live small flies on the wall and flying around the rear food prep area, observed about 2 live large flies flying around in the front food prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest/insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
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: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths stored on the cutting board and not in sanitizing solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed dry storage product scoops stored directly in the dry storage containers. Observed food scoop for shrimp ceviche being stored directly in the product. Instructed to remove scoops and store properly at all times to avoid any possible contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed plates and bowls not being inverted in the food prep area located by the prepping station. Instructed to invert all tableware to protect from any possible contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a floor liner under the rubber mats located by the cooking line food prep. Instructed to remove and not re-use cardboard; all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed food handlers not using food-grade disposable gloves to handle ready-to-eat foods and not knowing when to wash hands and change gloves. Instructed to educate food handlers on proper glove use.
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed gaskets in poor repair on the 2-door prep cooler located across from the fryers. Instructed to 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: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris between all cooking equipment and inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a minor leak at the p-trap of the rear food prep area hand washing sink. 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: 6-501.12 observed excessive food and grease debris under all cooking equipment and the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
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 observed holes in the wall by the rear dry storage area. Instructed to seal all holes. All surfaces must be 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: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the rear dry storage area and the basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed multiple city of chicago food managers without allergen training. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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 handwashing signage at the washroom handwashing sinks. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found cold tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures inside the 2-door (dessert) prep cooler located on the cooks line and inside the walk-in cooler. Heavy cream, guacamole, cooked chicken, cooked pork, shredded lettuce, pozole, and shrimp ceviche found in the prep cooler at temperatures ranging from 50f to 60f. Carnitas, pastor, cooked steak, cooked peppers, pozole, cooked rice, cooked beans, bean salsa, cooked goat, chorizo, and beef are found at temperatures ranging from 52f to 55f in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold-holding tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded.
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: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of the walk-in cooler was improper at 53.0 f. Noted temperature of the 2-door (dessert) prep cooler located on the cooks line was improper at 51.0 f. Both units were tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected by cdph and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on the men and women's washroom doors. Instructed management that all washroom doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self-closing doors.
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 excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the basement. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple city of chicago food managers without allergen training. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels on the dry storage containers located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide labels for all dry storage containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels on the dry storage containers located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide labels for all dry storage containers.
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: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 10 live large flies flying around in both food prep areas and in the customer dining area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed procedures for cleaning up vomit, and diarrhea, but missing some necessary items, and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Instructed to provide, priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils improperly stored, instructed to store in hot water above 135*f, not room temperature.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly 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 rusty reach in cooler storage racks, instructed to remove the rust.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vents in both mens and ladies restroom dusty, instructed to remove the dust, also the front dining area wall vent not clean dusty, instructed to clean. Walk-in cooler ceiling not clean, instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.
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: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. 90 days given to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Must properly store in solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of 2-dr refrigerator in kitchen of food/liquid spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training required. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at east side of walk-in cooler, and also in basement area. Organize and maintain at all times.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 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 10 rat droppings at rear prep area on the exterior east side of the walk-in cooler. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize affected area. Recommend contacting pest control for additional service prior to re-inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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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: Clean floor along exterior of walk-in cooler towards rear of cooler in opened storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at east side of walk-in cooler, and also in basement area. Organize and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed the rear upright freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and 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 water damaged ceiling in the rear prep/dish area, instructed to repair/repaint.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide shatterproof bulb or light shield above 3-compartment sink and replace damaged light shield in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment must fit completely under ventilation hood.
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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.