Seashell
3944 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
Restaurant ZIP 60624 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 4, 2026
Seashell was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 15 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 4, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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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. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at handwashing sinks in rear prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide soap at all handwashing sinks for proper handwashing. Priority foudation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items not covered and stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to cover and elevate all food items six inches off floor to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
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 pop crates used as shelving units. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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 and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, sinks, shelving units holding units. Instructed manager 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 leaking drainpipe under front handwashing sink. Instructed manager to 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: Observed excessive clutter in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage. Observed soiled water in mop pail. Instructed manager to remove all soiled water and store mop head upright 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 food debris and grease buildup on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager 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: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2625051 on 10-8-25:57- observed no food handlers' certificates for staff handling food. Instructed pic to have staff complete the trainings. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (fish 141.5f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed hood and ventilation system with buildup of dust and grease. Instructed to remove debris, clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handlers' certificates for staff handling food. Instructed pic to have staff complete the trainings
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: 2-102.13 observed pic with no allergen certificate. Instructed to complete training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation from report #2624040 dated: 9/18/25 not corrected: #38-observed approximately 30 large and small flies in front and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to abate pest activity and sanitize areas. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall above mop sink. Instructed pic to patch and seal hole.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hood and ventilation system with buildup of dust and grease. Instructed to remove debris, clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates for staff handling food. Instructed pic to have staff complete the trainings
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 pic with no allergen certificate. Instructed to complete training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 large and small flies in front and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to abate pest activity and sanitize areas. Priority foundation #7-39-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall above mop sink. Instructed pic to patch and seal hole.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hood and ventilation system with buildup of dust and grease. Instructed to remove debris, clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers certificates for staff handling food. Instructed pic to have staff complete the trainings
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 pic with no allergen certificate. Instructed to complete training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at rear sink in dish washing area. Instructed person in charge of handwashing cleanser is required to provide at all handwashing sinks at all times. Manager provided hand soap during inspection. Priority foundation #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
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: Observed raw chicken thighs in prep area at improper cold holding temperature of 55.4°f. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured #50 of chicken at $80. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall above mop sink. Instructed pic to patch and seal hole.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hood and ventilation system with buildup of dust and grease. Instructed to remove debris, 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: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served, such as chicken, hamburgers, and italian beef. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #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 certificates for staff handling food. Instructed pic to have staff complete the trainings.
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 pic with no allergen certificate. Instructed to complete training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the front prep area improperly on prep tables. Instructed to store inside sanitizing bucket with at least 50ppm solution
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive dried food splatter on icee machines in front prep, on exterior surfaces of hot hold units containing sauces (bbq, buffalo, etc.), inside 2-door 7up cooling unit in rear prep, and interior surfaces of 2-door with cold hold attached.instructed to remove build-up on said surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed pooled chicken blood and water on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove, 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: 6-303.11 observed burned-out light bulbs in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace and increase lighting
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 the city of chicago certified food manager without proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site for review as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the front prep area improperly on prep tables. Instructed to store inside sanitizing bucket with at least 50ppm solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive dried food splatter on icee machines in front prep, on exterior surfaces of hot hold units containing sauces (bbq, buffalo, etc.), inside 2-door 7up cooling unit in rear prep, and interior surfaces of 2-door with cold hold attached.instructed to remove build-up on said surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed pooled chicken blood and water on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove, 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: 6-303.11 observed burned-out light bulbs in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace and increase lighting
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 the city of chicago certified food manager without proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site for review as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand cleanser available at handsinks located in front or rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times while open and operating. Priorit foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
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 no hot running water avialale at handsink located inside unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain hot running water at @ least 100f as required for proper handwashing. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the front prep area improperly on prep tables. Instructed to store inside sanitizing bucket with at least 50ppm solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dried food splatter on icee machines in front prep, on exterior surfaces of hot hold units containing sauces (bbq, buffalo, etc.), inside 2-door 7up cooling unit in rear prep, and interior surfaces of 2-door with cold hold attached.instructed to remove build-up on said surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed pooled chicken blood and water on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove, 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: Observed burned-out light bulbs in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace and increase lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: The city of chicago certified food manager without proof of allergen training. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site for review as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
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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 without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide, no citation issued
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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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 dish area not accessible. Boxes of product plasce ontop of handsink instructed that sink must be accessible and maintained 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 handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gallon home defense of insect killer in rear prep/ dish, instructed to remove and discontinue use. Priority foundation violation 7-38-15 citation issued
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in the hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
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 an excessive amount of food debris buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in coolers in rear prep. Must remove excess 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: Observed clutter stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
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 facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #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 proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
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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 during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide for all food and conditional 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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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live mice on premise. Noted small rodent droppings behind heavy equipment at this time. Instructd to correct. Priority violation. 7-38-020 (a). No citation issued.
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: 6-202.15 noted rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.
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: 3-307.11 observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in the hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.
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: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed the person in charge to clean 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: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted for public view during time of inspection while preparing and serving burgers, chicken, and fish. Instructed to provide at least one certified food manager on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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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 during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide for all food and conditional 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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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 320 lbs chicken stored inside walk-in cooler at imporper temperatures. Noted temperature between 50-55f during time of inspection. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f or below at all times and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE @ 53.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest infestation on site ... Noted approximately more than 1000 small rodents dropping on premise in the following areas... They are as follows: front prep area behind all heavy equipment (fryers and coolers, underneath equipment along walls and on top of electrical boxes on walls, rear prep storage space in front of 2 door cooler on floor near bulk containers, scattered in rear by mop sink and throughout storage space where grease receptacle is stored, underneath green storage racks, inside unisex toilet rooms along the walls, underneath 3 compartment sink and behind all cooling units. Instructed to remove all droppings and clean and sanitize all said areas. Noted 7 large live flies flying throughout the rear prep area. Must eliminate. Priority violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
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: Noted rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.
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: 6-501.14 observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in the hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.
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: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-501.11 repair the wall in the washroom and seal all gaps between the wall, baseboard, and floor behind equipment and along the walls. Seal all holes, gaps, and openings in the wall and seal the corner of the wall next to the 3-compartment sink.
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: 6-501.12 observed excessive trash, food debris, flour, and grease debris on floors throughout the front prep area under all heavy equipment. Also noted were pooled blood and chicken pieces on walk-in cooler floors. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed crumbling(red) wall in front prep area near window where chicken/fish breading takes place, large hole as well as torn wall base on wall across from white chester freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair said walls to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 food manager on site with valid original certificate posted for public view during time of inspection while preparing and serving burgers, chicken, and fish. Instructed to provide at least one certified food manager on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 must provide storage racks in the right side walk-in cooler to store all food off of the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.
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: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.
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: 6-501.12 observed excessive trash, food debris, flour, and grease debris on floors throughout the front prep area under all heavy equipment. Also noted were pooled blood and chicken pieces on walk-in cooler floors. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed crumbling(red) wall in front prep area near window where chicken/fish breading takes place, large hole as well as torn wall base on wall across from white chester freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair said walls to 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: 6-501.11 repair the wall in the washroom and seal all gaps between the wall, baseboard, and floor behind equipment and along the walls. Seal all holes, gaps, and openings in the wall and seal the corner of the wall next to the 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Recent Inspection · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the time of inspection
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report # 2589674 on 2/15/24 not corrected. They are as follows #38) observed evidence of pest activity on site... Noted approximately 12 small black live flies fling throughout front and rear prep areas and on exterior equipment surfaces. Approximately 100 small rodent droppings on the premises in the following areas... Front prep area scattered on floor next to breading station and underneath 2 door cooling unit, underneath all fryers and alongside windowsill front prep, rear prep/dishwashing area underneath 3 compartment sink, rear storage under shelving units, along both sides mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Noted approximately 150 small rodent droppings on follow up inspection. #48) observed no…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in all cooling units on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site... Noted approximately 12 small black live flies fling throughout front and rear prep areas and on exterior equipment surfaces. Approximately 100 small rodent droppings on the premises in the following areas... Front prep area scattered on floor next to breading station and underneath 2 door cooling unit, underneath all fryers and alongside windowsill front prep, rear prep/dishwashing area underneath 3 compartment sink, rear storage under shelving units, along both sides mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
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 chemical test strips on site during the time of inspection for testing sanitizing solution strength at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c)observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.
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 all plumbing fixtures in toilet room in need of cleaning.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.
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 crumbling(red) wall in front prep area near window where chicken/fish breading takes place, large hole as well as torn wall base on wall across from white chester freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair said walls to 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: Observed excessive trash, food debris, flour and grease debris on floors throughout front prep area under all heavy equipment. Also noted pooled blood and chicken pieces on walk in cooler floors. Instructed to remove, 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: Observed excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving chicken, burgers, italina beef, gyros. Instructed to provide at least one on site at all times and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #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 on site for review. Instructed to provide.
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: No allergen training certificate on site for review. Instructed to obatin as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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 city of chicago certified food manager on site during the time of inspection
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) FRONT PREP, REAR PREP OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION.
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 REAR HANDSINK BASIN FILLED WITH POTS, SOILED UTENSILS, SCRUBBING PADS AND SOILED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDSHINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in all cooling units on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site... Noted approximately 12 small black live flies fling throughout front and rear prep areas and on exterior equipment surfaces. Approximately 100 small rodent droppings on the premises in the following areas... Front prep area scattered on floor next to breading station and underneath 2 door cooling unit, underneath all fryers and alongside windowsill front prep, rear prep/dishwashing area underneath 3 compartment sink, rear storage under shelving units, along both sides mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
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 chemical test strips on site during the time of inspection for testing sanitizing solution strength at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.
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 all plumbing fixtures in toilet room in need of cleaning.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.
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 crumbling(red) wall in front prep area near window where chicken/fish breading takes place, large hole as well as torn wall base on wall across from white chester freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair said walls to 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: Observed excessive trash, food debris, flour and grease debris on floors throughout front prep area under all heavy equipment. Also noted pooled blood and chicken pieces on walk in cooler floors. Instructed to remove, 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: Observed excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 food manager on site during the time of inspection while preparing and serving tcs foods (gyros, chicken, italian beef, sliced tomato, nacho cheese). Instructed to provide at least one on-site while open and operating. Must maintain. #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 on site for review. Instructed to provide.
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: No allergen training certifcate on site for review. Instructed to obatin as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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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 verifiable foodservice manager training
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20lbs of chicken wings at improper cold holding temperature of 56f. Manager voluntartily discarded 20lbs at cost of $100. Instructed to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No foodservice sanitation manager certification on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager while tcs foods are served or prepared(chicken,fish). Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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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 verifiable foodservice manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear dish area handsink to be not accessible at time of inspection(basin filled with soiled towels). Instructed pic to remove towels and maintain handsink accessible at all time.(towels removed from sink during inspection) priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2572374, dated:3/10/2023 as follows; #55 observed paint peeling from wall alongside fryer area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. #56 observed excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. #57 observed no food handler certificates on site for food employees. Instructed person in charge to require food handler employees to get food handler training and retain certificates on site at all times. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered in rear dry storage area in the following areas; alongside mop sink and wall, next to walk in freezer in corner. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No foodservice sanitation manager certification on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager while tcs foods are served or prepared(chicken,fish). Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge with verifiable foodservice manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling from wall alongside fryer area. Instructed person in charge 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 excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: No original foodservice sanitation manager certification on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager while tcs foods are served or prepared(chicken,fish). 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 on site for food employees. Instructed person in charge to require food handler employees to get food handler training and retain certificates on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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: No person in charge with verifiable foodservice manager training.
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 signed verifiable employee health policies on site for employees. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain signed employee health policy agreements on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered in rear dry storage area in the following areas; alongside mop sink and wall, next to walk in freezer in corner. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pert control of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling from wall alongside fryer area. Instructed person in charge 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 excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventialtion system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: No original foodservice sanitation manager certification on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager. 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 on site for food employees. Instructed person in charge to require food handler employees to get food handler training and retain certificates on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, COLD WATER , SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN. 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must provide common name labels on all bulk food containers of food taken out of its original packaging.. Flour, seasoning, etc. Must maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease, dried food debris and food splatter on all of 6 fryers located inside front prep area, hot hold unit storing italian beef, all interior and exterior surfaces of cooling units and prep tables. Must deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage receptacle with covering for toilet room.
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 grease and dried food debris accumulated equipment stored inside of toilet room on floor as well as large cardboard boxes stored throughout premises.. Must remove and maintain premise.
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 pools of blood from thawed meat puddling inside of walk in cooler floors under large cardboard boxes and shelving units in place. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PLACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY'S PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F, COLD WATER , SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN. 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must provide common name labels on all bulk food containers of food taken out of its original packaging.. Flour, seasoning, etc. Must maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF THE PEST CONTROL MEASURES PREFORMED BY PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE REPORT ALONG WITH PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). CITATION ISSUED
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 chemical testing strips on site during inspection for testing sanitizer ppm at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.
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 heavy grease, dried food debris and food splatter on all of 6 fryers located inside front prep area, hot hold unit storing italian beef, all interior and exterior surfaces of cooling units and prep tables. Must deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage receptacle with covering for toilet room.
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 grease and dried food debris accumulated equipment stored inside of toilet room on floor as well as large cardboard boxes stored throughout premises.. Must remove and maintain premise.
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 pools of blood from thawed meat puddling inside of walk in cooler floors under large cardboard boxes and shelving units in place. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving time temperature control for safety foods such as italian beef, sliced tomatoes, chicken, gyros. Instructed to provide at least one city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate posted for public view. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Short Form 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: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior and interior of all coolers and cooking equipment very dirty. Must detail clean to remove old food debris, spills, grease.
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: Noted the faucet at the 3 comp sink in poor repair, hand sink hot water knob in poor repiar. Instructed manager to fix all plumbing issues.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted the ground in between the grease container and dumpster very dirty. Must detail clean and maintain to prevent possible food source for pests.
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: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
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: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken,hamburgers and italian beef. Instructed manager that a valid city of chicago certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior and interior of all coolers and cooking equipment very dirty. Must detail clean to remove old food debris, spills, grease.
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: Noted the faucet at the 3 comp sink in poor repair, hand sink hot water knob in poor repiar. Instructed manager to fix all plumbing issues.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted the ground in between the grease container and dumpster very dirty. Must detail clean and maintain to prevent possible food source for pests.
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: Floors through out premises very dirty especially along the wall base and in corners, and around equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize to remove heavy grease and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls through out to remove food splatter, grease and debris.
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 litter and debris through out premises. Must remove and/or organize 6" off the floor and away from the wall for cleaning and pest monitoring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the filters and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed chicken at 45.1f, pizza puffs at 48.2f, and shrimp at 47.5f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 40# of food worth $150. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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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: Observed aluminum foil pans improperly stored on top of the shelves. Must invert all aluminum foil pans.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the deep fryers, and interior of prep coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters. Must fill in the gaps in the walls of the prep area, smooth the walls in the washroom and seal the corner gap in the 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 provide 3 sink stoppers at the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all employees must show proof of training.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.