Millennium Taco and Dogs
151 E Randolph ST, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 11, 2026
Millennium Taco and Dogs was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 6 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 11, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical5 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs in toilet room must provide and maintain.
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 last hand washing sink in men's toilet room water trickling from faucet must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 0.5lbs. Cooked potatoes-95.0f on topside of grill. Product was discarded by manager must have hot ho,ding foods at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)appx. 0.5lbs$.50.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods stored inside of 2- door reach in cooler such as 3lbs. Sliced avacado-47.5f.8lbs. Gyros on spit-49.6f.3lbs. Potatoes-54.1f.2lbs. Shreeded lettuce-52.1f.2lbs. Bib romaine lettuce-48.4f.15lbs. Salsa-47.8f-50.5f dated 5/9/26.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.f or below.appx.23lbs.$70.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consoildated violation)
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: Observed no concumer advisory disclosure or reminder on menu of consuming raw or undercokked foods such as (beef,eggs,etc)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(cos)consumer advisory added to menu during inspection.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of an excessive amount of toxic tracking powder scattered throughout premises on & along wall bases ,drip tray of hot water tank,under service counters where food and drink boxes is stored and coolers and freezers.instructed to remove and clean affected areas.(priority 7-38-015)(cos)(citation issued)all areas are now cleaned.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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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 improper temperature of 2- door reach in cooler at 54.6f with tcs foods stored inside.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)manager adjusted cooler now reading at 35.8f at resume usage.
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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front 2- door prep cooler and rear reach in double stack & side by side.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from grill table, fryer cabinet,wheel bases of cooking equipment,counter top under soda machine,cooler and ice build up from reach in freezer.
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 garbage cans with lids in women's toilet room must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed an accumulation of grease buildup on exterior of and in between flat top grills and grill. Instructed to remove accumulation of grease buildup on exterior of and in between flat top grills and grill and clean said pieces of equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.2-57.0f. Observed cold tcs foods, beef(47.3-47.8f), roast beef(53.4-57.0f), raw eggs in shell(46.8-49.6f), chicken(46.2f), italian sausage(46.4f) and spinach(49.8f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $50 weighing 15lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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 running water on the premises, observed water temperatures ranging between 46.8-49.6f. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot running water above 110f at the 3 compartment sink and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Instructed hot water generation and distribution shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Corrected on site observed hot running water restored before conclusion of inspection, observed water temperatures ranging between 100.7-123.7f after restoration. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 7 live roaches in facility, observed live roaches crawling on interior of small cambro underneath front counter , near bag in box underneath front counter and on bottles of chemicals in rear. Instructed to eliminate roach activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended pest control service facility on or after 12/19/2025 to eliminate roach activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued
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 damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit in taco prep station, observed damaged gasket on right door of large upright two door refrigerator near single exit door in rear of dining room, and observed damaged gaskets on both doors of large upright two door refrigerator in area between front prep and rear prep area. Instructed to repair/replace all damaged gaskets on said cold holding units and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of grease buildup on exterior of and in between flat top grills and grill. Instructed to remove accumulation of grease buildup on exterior of and in between flat top grills and grill and clean said pieces of equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training provided for any food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler training for all food handlers
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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 torn gaskets on the inside of single taco cooler and in the tall two door cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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 wet mop stored inside of mop bucket in the rear dishwsashing area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · 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 cardboard being used as a liner on the reach-in cooler shelving in the rear and under gyro machine. Must remove to make surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
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 ice build up in the reach-in freezer in the rear. Instructed to defrost, 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 food debris located in between gaskets on the interior of reach-in coolers in the rear and in the prep area near fryers. Instructed to clean gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Plastic cups used as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper utensils.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Using disposable containers as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to install in a clean sanitary area.
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: Foudn disposable plastic spoons used as a multi-use utensil. Instructed to use proper utensils.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food prep area, instructed to keep a way
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found 10 lbs of raw beef in reach in cooler at an improper temperature of 50f. Manager voluntarily discarded and denature food. Instructed to keep cold tcs foods at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area without a beard restraint. Instructed to wear beard restraints at all times when preparing food to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wet wiping cloths improperly stored on various counter surfaces. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
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: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found dried food debris on lower shelves on prep tables in front and rear prep areas. Also, found dried food debris on interior contact surfaces of reach in cooler and freezer. 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: Found dust accumulation on ceiling vents throughout facility, instructed 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: Found loose food debris on floor under and behind heavy equipment in the front and rear prep areas, instructed to 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: Found grease accumulation on filters above cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical2 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: Person in charge not present during time of inspection
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 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 facility with use a bodily fluid spill kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events without proper sanitizer to disinfect norovirus. Instructed facility to update existing clean-up procedure with list of supplies provided on policy and chemical sanitizing concentration levels. Supplies (including sanitizer to disinfect norovirus) and procedure must be on site at all times to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. 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 paper towel available at the front and rear handsinks. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (ex. Tomato salsa) 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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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing at rear handsink. Clear water comes from floor drain located near cash register when water is ran from rear handsink and pools in prep area. Instructed to discontinue use and utilize alternative (front) handsink use until plumbing is corrected. Building plumber arrived on site to correct rear handsink plumbing during inspection. Water not backing up a floor drains and hot water is observed at 104f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
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 wet wiping cloths improperly stored on various counter surfaces. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling foods without neither a city of chicago food service manager (cfm) nor valid certificate posted on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and a certified manager shall be on site during food preparation, cooking, serving and operating hours. Person in charge with valid certificate arrived on site at 11:10am. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Knives in use wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a dry clean surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Soda fountain dispenser not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting at dry storage area, instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 minor food debris under and around 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads being stored inside of mop bucket. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
5 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: reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Floors under 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Walls in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.