Fisherman's Island
432 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 6, 2026
Fisherman's Island was last inspected on July 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice and clean
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted loose cold-water handle at prep area handsink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Scoop at the hot holding station not properly stored. Instructed to store in a clean bin and maintain.
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: The storage racks inside the reach in cooler next to the cooking equipment are peeling and rusty. Instructed to replace racks and maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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: Water damaged to the ceiling and wall in the rear by the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair, paint and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. -the baseboard is missing from the wall in the front by the dessert display cooler. Instructed to provide 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: Floors with dirt and debris in the corners, walk in cooler/freezer and under/around all heavy equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site that have not met the food handler's requirements nor provided proof. Instructed to have employees to obtain and maintain proof of meeting the food handlers requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Cfm on duty allergen training certificate is expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a female food handler not wearing a hair restraint and a male cook not wearing a beard restraint. Instructed to have employees handling the food and in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint and for male employees with long beards to wear a beard restraint. Maintain same.
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 storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust, paint with a non-toxic paint or replace storage racks. Maintain a rust free surface.
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 storage rack in the front with the containers of butter with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks. -
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris/litter in the outside area behind the building and around the dumpster area. Instructed to remove all debris/litter from the outside area and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the customer's waiting area. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling/light shields.
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 dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the customer's waiting area. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling/light shields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site that have not met the food handler's requirements nor provided proof. Instructed to have employees to obtain and maintain proof of meeting the food handlers requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed fish not being properly thawed in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under running water (70f or below), using refrigeration or microwave.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a female food handler not wearing a hair restraint and a male cook not wearing a beard restraint. Instructed to have employees handling the food and in the food prep areas to wear a hair restraint and for male employees with long beards to wear a beard restraint. Maintain same.
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 storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust, paint with a non-toxic paint or replace storage racks. Maintain a rust free surface.
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 storage rack in the front with the containers of butter with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris/litter in the outside area behind the building and around the dumpster area. Instructed to remove all debris/litter from the outside area and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the customer's waiting area. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling/light shields.
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 ceiling vent covers in the front cashier area. Instructed to provide and cover vents. Maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site that have not met the food handler's requirements nor provided proof. Instructed to have employees to obtain and maintain proof of meeting the food handlers requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices. Food hanlder blew into a glove with their mouth and then put the glove on to prepare ready to eat food (seafood boil); without washing their hands. Instructed to wash hands before putting on gloves and refrain from blowing into gloves before putting them on. Food handler washed their hands and put on new gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010,citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs in the following areas of the facility: on the sheet tray where seasonings are stored under the shelving unit of the food prep table near the walk-in cooler, behind the cooking equipment in the front food prep area, on the floor in the chemical storage closet, and on a box stored on the shelving unit in the hallway near the office area. Instructed to remove dead bugs, clean affected areas, and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a clear, bulk food container of cut potatoes stored on the floor at the rear dishwashing area and seafood in uncovered food storage containers in the walk-in freezer on the floor. Instructed to refrain from storing food on the floor and cover all food items while not in use.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed two damaged sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain.
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 the shelving units in the walk-in cooler with rust build up. Instructed to remove rust or replace said shelving units with a non-absorbent, corrosion resistant, and easily cleanable material.
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 a piece of cardboard box on the floor near the hot holding units at the front food prep area. Instructed to remove 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: Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival while time/temperature control for safety foods (krab legs) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods 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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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for the food handlers on site. Instructed to enroll food handlers in the food handling course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint 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: 4-501.11 observed rusted racks in coolers throughout facility. Instructed manager to repair or replace racks with a non-absorbent, corrosion resistant, and easily cleanable material.
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: 5-205.15 observed tape around back flow prevention device. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed ceiling coming down near rear walk in cooler (water damaged) instructed to repair and maintain.
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 no city of chicago certified food manger on site with allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed insect control devices manually installed in facility instructed manger to remove and to only allow licensed pest control company to install devices
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: Observed no test strips on site for measuring sanitizer. Instructed manager to provide test strips for sanitizer. Priority foudnation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling coming down near rear walk in cooler (water damaged) instructed to repair 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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (fish, lobster and cooked vegetables) 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
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manger on site with allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: Observed ashtray with evidence of cigarette filters on premises in staff office. Instructed to remove ashtray. Also informed smoking is prohibited areas in food establishments due to not adhering to the clean indoor air ordinance. Citation issued 7-32-020 (c)
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear food prep area with very deep cutting grooves and stained. 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: Observed food debris on floors inside walk in refrigerator with food debris. Also clean fan vents from build up of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed tape around back flow prevention device. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical11 general3 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 person in charge with no city of chicago food service manager certification.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies for cleaning and sanitizing vomit and diarrheal events that may occur inside the facility. Instructed to obtain and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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: Found tcs foods at improper temperatures in three door refrigeration unit, found raw shrimp (cooked shrimp), raw fish, clams, pico crawfish, cooked vegetables, reading between 51 and 54.4 degrees. Instructed to disgard all items valued at $921.00 and 81 lbs disgarded. Unit tagged held for inspection. Instructed that unit must be repaired and be able to maintain tcs foods at 41f or below and at 0f or below. See comments below to have tags removed before resuming use of units. 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: Found a refrigeration unit at improper temperatures. The refrigeration unit was at 54.5 unit tagged held for inspection and must not be used until repaired and reinspected by the chicago dept of health. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of fish and seafood(lobster) instructed that proper thawing by refrigeration at 41(f) or lower or under constant cold running potable water 40(f) or lower as a means of slowing the growth of harmful microorganisms.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes sitting on counter tops and shelving units. Instructed that all wiping clothes should remain in sanitizing solution when not being used and water should be changed every two hours or when water is visibly dirty.
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 microwave unit in rear prep area badly stained and build up of food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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 badly stained cutting board in rear prep area. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing cross contamination of prepared foods.
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 exposed raw wood at front counter area. Informed/instructed that any raw wood should be either painted or stained for ease of cleaning and sanitizing.
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 vents inside of the rear walk in cooler with a build up of dust. 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 inside of walk in cooler with a build up of food debris on floors and standing water. 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 build up of food debris on walls and floors throughout the rear food service area. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Observered missing ceiling tiles in rear prep area near toilet room. Instructed to provide 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 ceiling coming down near rear walk in cooler (water damaged) instructed to repair 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: Observed several missing ventilation coverings in food service prep area, observed dust and oil build up under the hood ventiation system over steamers and ovens. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (fish,seafood) are being handled, prepared and served to the public. Citation issued. Priority foundation 7-38-012
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 no food handlers certification for employees on site. Instructed to obtain and provide on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certification for city of chicago food service manager on site. Informed that all city of chicago managers should obtain and provide on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
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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. 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 written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of crab legs stored on floor near walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 sanitzing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads not properly stored. Instructed to hang mops 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 baseboards in poor repair in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing face coverings during inspection. Face coverings are required for all individuals who are not able to maintain a six foot social distance at all times.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 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: 2-102.14(o) 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. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed grab & go prepackage food items (cake slices, cheesecake, banana pudding, taffy grapes etc.) on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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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. 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 written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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 prep handsinks nor inside the washroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear prep/dish area not accessible due to no running hot/cold water. No water is available at handsink when faucet is turned on. Instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained with hot/cold water at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Food handler was observed removing garbage bag of contaminated food from dumpster and placing back inside facility. Manager was informed to denature all food inside garbage bag with bleach to avoid facility from reusing food items. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed self-serve ice machine located in rear prep/dish area with a build-up of brown slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Also black slime at exterior of unit between ice bin and top part of the unit. Interior plate of ice bin with excess rust; white slime at ice dispenser nozzle of same unit. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the walk-in cooler to be improper: raw fish filet 46.4f, raw salmon 46f, and lobster at 48f. Manager was informed and immediately and disposed of 50 lbs of products worth $200.00. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted walk-in cooler to be at improper at 50f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Instructed to not use until corrected. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. No 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: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside all refrigerator units. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
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 grab & go prepackage food items (cake slices, cheesecake, banana pudding, taffy grapes etc.) on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
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: 3-302.12 noted no labels for bulk dry seasoning storage containers. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: NOTED SOILED LINENS STORED INSIDE BUCKET LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee toilet room without toilet tissue. Instructed person in charge that a supply of toilet tissue must be available at each toilet. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
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
5 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: Found forty mouse droppings on the floor in the corner area where the bulk storage containers are located storing seasonings; must remove droppings from the floor in that corner area. Observed six live gnats on the wall by the utility sink, in the front area on the wall by the seasonings and in the washroom on the wall; must eliminate pest activity. Also observed a two inch opening at the bottom of the rear exit door; must seal opening to avoid possible rodent entry. Instructed to have the pest control company service restaurant prior to reinspection next week. Previous service was march 15, 2017. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report posted as required from the previous inspection made on january 29, 2016. Instructed that the previous inspection summary report must be posted from the previous inspection at all times in plain view of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean cutting board on rear prep table.
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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 some cracked floor tile in various areas; replace or repair floor tile where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no drain stoppers at the three comp sink for proper set up; must provide drain stopperss for three comp sink. The rear exposed handsink is leaking from the pipe underneath the sink; repair the leak at the exposed handsink pipe.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
6 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: Must provide a splash guard between the hand sink and the mop sink. Must remove rust and peeling paint on shelving racks in the walk in cooler and throughout as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint at the three compartment sink grease trap.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the walk in cooler and all shelving racks on site as needed.
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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 detail clean the floors inside the walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must also provide a back flow device on the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter in storage areas and remove unused equipment.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Must have all hot and cold holding equipment on and operating to verify that it is maintaining proper temperatures.
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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: Must repair the opening between the two rear exit doors and along the bottom of the doors. Must make doors insect and rodent proof. Also noted opening in the ceiling above the hot water heater open to the outside. Must repair to prevent rodent,bird and insect entry.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster is overflowing with garbage and noted broken lids. Must repiar lids and remove excessive garbage. Also noted garbage on the exterior of the waste grease container. Must properly maintain and remove debris.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: The three compartment sink not properly maintained. Noted waste water backing up into the 1st and 3rd compartments when water drained from the middle sink basin. Must repair to allow for proper waste water disposal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard between the hand sink and the mop sink. Must remove rust and peeling paint on shelving racks in the walk in cooler and throughout as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean ventilation cover in the employee washroom. Must also clean the lower section of the toilet in the employee washroom. Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must detail clean the interior of the walk in cooler and all shelving racks on site as needed.
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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 detail clean the floors inside the walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair water damaged ceiling above the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace the broken light shield above the rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must also provide a back flow device on the ice machine. Must repair the leaky pipes underneath the front hand sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter in storage areas and remove unused equipment.
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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.