Shibam
4807 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Nov 21, 2025
Shibam was last inspected on November 21, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
November 21, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelving in basement for food and food related dry storage items contains dust debris. All shelves need to be cleaned, sanitized and maintained.
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 non working equipment including large 3 door reach in cooler not working, 1 door reach in cooler not working, cold hold unit, chest freezer and large oven. All non working equipment must be repaired or removed from premises. If equipment is to be stored it must be clean and sanitary and stored at least 6 inches off of floor and away from walls.
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 leaking condition from broken pipes outside washrooms in basement. Water was leaking into buckets and onto floors. Pipes must be repaired and ceiling and floors must be maintained in a clean and dry condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry
4 critical5 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: Observed no one in charge who demonstrates food safety knowledge on site. Priority foundation per 2-101.11
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 employee health policies on site for food handlers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure and no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events. Instructed the person in charge to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 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 THE ONLY 2 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED WITHIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA BLOCKED AND FULLY INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ONE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A HOSE ATTACHED TO SINK CREATING A CROSS CONNECTION AND A CHAIR IN FRONT OF SINK. THE OTHER SINK WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES AND ALSO BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE IN FRONT OF SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS WERE MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE 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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN A CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH COMPLETE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelving in basement for food and food related dry storage items contains dust debris. All shelves need to be cleaned, sanitized and maintained.
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 non working equipment including large 3 door reach in cooler not working, 1 door reach in cooler not working, cold hold unit, chest freezer and large oven. All non working equipment must be repaired or removed from premises. If equipment is to be stored it must be clean and sanitary and stored at least 6 inches off of floor and away from walls.
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 basement of retail food establishment containing sleeping living quarters for 2 or more employees with telvisions, mattesses. Observed basement also contains dry storage room with food and food related items including to go containers. Living/sleeping quarters must be removed entirely or completely separated from retail food establishment with complete partitioning or solid self closing doors.
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 certifed food manager on site while tcs food including fish and chicken are preparred cooked and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical5 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: Observed no one in charge who demonstrates food safety knowledge on site. Priority foundation per 2-101.11
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 employee health policies on site for food handlers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure and no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events. Instructed the person in charge to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 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 THE ONLY 2 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED WITHIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA BLOCKED AND FULLY INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ONE SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A HOSE ATTACHED TO SINK CREATING A CROSS CONNECTION AND A CHAIR IN FRONT OF SINK. THE OTHER SINK WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES AND ALSO BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE IN FRONT OF SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS WERE MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE 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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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN A CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH COMPLETE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelving in basement for food and food related dry storage items contains dust debris. All shelves need to be cleaned, sanitized and maintained.
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 basement of retail food establishment containing sleeping living quarters for 2 or more employees with telvisions, mattesses. Observed basement also contains dry storage room with food and food related items including to go containers. Living/sleeping quarters must be removed entirely or completely separated from retail food establishment with complete partitioning or solid self closing doors.
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 non working equipment including large 3 door reach in cooler not working, 1 door reach in cooler not working, cold hold unit, chest freezer and large oven. All non working equipment must be repaired or removed from premises. If equipment is to be stored it must be clean and sanitary and stored at least 6 inches off of floor and away from walls.
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 certifed food manager on site while tcs food including fish and chicken are preparred cooked and served. 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 Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed boxed food items being stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
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: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on doors of two door prep cooler near hot hold unit in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusty storage racks inside walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.
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: 6-501.114 observed basement dry storage room with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize dry storage room and keep items elevated off of floors 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: 6-501.12 dirt on walls throughout rear prep area.---also observed dirt build-up in along walls and in all corners throughout the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean walls, along walls , and in all corners and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure and no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events. Instructed the person in charge to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items being stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
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 torn/damaged rubber gasket on doors of two door prep cooler near hot hold unit in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gasket and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage racks inside walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.
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: Dirt on walls throughout rear prep area.---also observed dirt build-up in along walls and in all corners throughout the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean walls, along walls , and in all corners and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed basement dry storage room with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize dry storage room and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 01/20/2023 inspection, report #2570008 not corrected: #55- observed damaged celing tiles throughout facility including in front dinning room, in kitchen, and in basement storage room. Instructed manager to replace damanged tiles. #58-observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure there is a certified food manager on site at all times with food allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no person in charge with valid city of chicago food manager certificate while tcs foods are prepared. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation
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: 5-205.11 observed hand washing sink hooked up to hose utilized for food prep. Instrcted manager to ensure hand washing sink is accessible at all times and used for hand washing 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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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed powdwered pesticide on floor throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to ensure that a licensed pest control company only is to treat for insects and that any pesticides must be applied in a way that does not cause cross-contamination. Manager swept up powdered substance. Priority violation 7-38-015 citation issued
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & 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: 4-501.11 observed 3 door cooler in kitchen with broken and missing kick plates. Instructed manager to repair
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: 6-501.11 observed damaged celing tiles throughout facility including in front dinning room, in kitchen, and in basement storage room. Instructed manager to replace damanged tiles.
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: 2-101.11 observed no valid city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs food were prepared and served. Instructed manager to ensure a manager with a valid city of chicago food manager certificate is on site at all times. 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
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure there is a certified food manager on site at all times with food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
8 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid city of chicago food manager certificate while tcs foods are prepared. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or proceedures on site. Instructed manager to provide vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and proceedures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 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 two hand washing sinks with no hand washing cleanser. Instructed manager to provide hand washing cleanser. Priority foundation violation 7-38-30(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 hand washing sink with no paper towels. Instructed manager to provide paper towels or other hand drying provisions. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation combined with previous violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink hooked up to hose utilized for food prep. Instrcted manager to ensure hand washing sink is accessible at all times and used for hand washing only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with previous violation
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 cooked rice held at an inadequate temperature of 122 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot tcs food is held at a temperature of 135 f and above. Manager discarded 5 pounds of rice ($15) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
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 various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 48-50 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 2 pounds of yogurt, 2 pounds of salsa and 3 pounds of hummus($35). Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation combined with previous violation.
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 cooler with an inadequate internal air temperature of 55 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers have an internal air temperature of 41 f and below. Unit tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site for measuring hot and cold temperatures. Instructed manager to provide food thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 ciation issued.
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 3 live roaches in kitchen area underneath 3 compartment sink and adjacent hand washing sink. Instructed manager to service all affected areas. 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 3 door cooler in kitchen with broken and missing kick plates. Instructed manager to repair
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips on site for measuring sanitizer. Instructed manager to provide test strips which match sanitizer being utilized (chlorine). 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged celing tiles throughout facility including in front dinning room, in kitchen, and in basement storage room. Instructed manager to replace damanged tiles.
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 valid city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs food were prepared and served. Instructed manager to ensure a manager with a valid city of chicago food manager certificate is on site at all times. 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
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure there is a certified food manager on site at all times with food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some grease build up and food debris on all interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water stained tiles in seating area above beverage cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout kitchen preparation area .--- also observed dirty floors in walk-in cooler , and observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in kitchen preparation area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14-observed no handwashing signage in 1st floor washroom.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11-observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
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: 6-201.17-observed exposed brick walls in rear dry storage areas.instructed to seal such that mentioned walls are smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and seal noticeable openings on crevices on walls near the front service counter and at ceilings around pipes near the cooking equipments in kitchen food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in 1st floor washroom.must provide and maintain.
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: Instructed to properly label bulk food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc).
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 3 live cockroaches on floor in between dining booths at front customer dining area and 2 live cockroaches on wall next to the spice rack in kitchen food prep area.instructed to detail clean and remove pest and sanitize affected areas;additional pest control service is now reccomended.priority foundation 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: Instructed to remove glue boards with dead insects behind fron service counter and behind refrigeration units in kitchen food prep area and in furnace room in basement.
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 frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the rear chest freezer.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.
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 chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
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: Instructed to detail clean tops and sides of the cooking equipments and kitchen storage shelfs and interiors of coolers to remove accumulated food debris/grease build-up and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors along the walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen food prep area and rear dry storage room requires a detail cleaning and walls throughout the kitchen prep and 3-compartment sink area to remove food splashed debris and also light shields in ktchen food prep area need cleaning to remove 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 exposed brick walls in rear dry storage areas.instructed to seal such that mentioned walls are smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and seal noticeable openings on crevices on walls near the front service counter and at ceilings around pipes near the cooking equipments in kitchen food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove excessive grease build-up 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: Instucted to remove accumulation of dusts on ventilation cover in 1st floor washroom.
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 violations not corrected from inspection report#2484832 dated:02/17/2021 #47 observed cutting board on main cook line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.05/08/2021 #47 observed torn gasket on prep cooler located opposite flat top grill. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good conditon. 05/08/2021 #51 observed pipe underneath exposed hand sink on main cook line in prep area repaired with plastic tape. Instructed to remove and repair with durable materials.05/08/2021 instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 11/24/2021. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (02/17/2021) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
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 torn gasket on prep cooler located opposite flat top grill. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good conditon.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed pipe underneath exposed hand sink on main cook line in prep area repaired with plastic tape. Instructed to remove and repair with durable materials.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary from previous inspection on 2/8/2021 posted for public view. Gave management copy of new summary and instructed to post for public view. 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at exposed hand sink on main cook line in prep area. Instructed to provide soap at all exposed hand sinks. Priority 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 paper towels at exposed hand sink located on main cook line. Instructed to provide paper towels at all exposed hand sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citiation combined with other violation #10.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
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 torn gasket on prep cooler located opposite flat top grill. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good conditon.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed pipe underneath exposed hand sink on main cook line in prep area repaired with plastic tape. Instructed to remove and repair with durable materials.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no running water in restroom located upstairs next to customer checkout area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good conditon. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
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 heavy build up of grease and grime on sides of all equipment in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean.
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 large amount of food debris on ground underneath all equipment throughout. Instructed to detail 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 certified manager on site while tcs items were being prepared. Instructed to maintain a certified manager on site at all times. 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 Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a clean container with sanitizing solution.
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: Instructed to repair or replace broken hinges of chest freezer door in prep/cooking area
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 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 hand drying device or papertowel available at handsink in main prep/cooking area and inside employee washroom. Instructed to provide. (cos-manager provided papertowel) 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 handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a clean container with sanitizing solution.
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: Instructed to replace worn out cutting board with stain and deep seams on top of prep cooler (across cooking equipment) in prep/cooking area.
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: Instructed to repair or replace broken hinges of chest freezer door in prep/cooking area.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment (stove, grill and fryer) with excessive grease and dried food debris accumulation, interior surfaces of all coolers and freezers, storage shelves throughout prep/cooking area, and interior of all handwashing cabinets inside all washrooms.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain wall with dried food spillage around prep/cooking/dishwashing area.
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: Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tiles above customer washroom.
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: Instructed to detail clean an maintain light shields with debris above prep/cooking area and dish washing area.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters with excessive grease above cooking equipment and vent cover with dust accumulation inside customer washroom.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulbs above prep/cooking area.
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 violations not corrected from inspection report #2232914 issued on 11-07-2018 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #36 - instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers #49 - instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces with grease and dried food accumulation inside all coolers. #51 - instructed to provide backflow preventer device for mopsink. #55 - instructed to detail clean and maintain floors inside boiler room and inside utility room in basement. Must detail clean and maintain floors inside walk-in cooler. #55 - instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored inside storage room underneath staircase in basement area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. #55 - cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc.) must be stored off the floor. #55 - food and non food items must be…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. 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: Instructed to provide hand washing signage for all hand sinks.
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: Instructed to provide proper labeling and date (7 days from preparation) for ready to eat tcs foods inside coolers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device for mop sink.
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: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored inside storage room underneath staircase in basement area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.
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: Cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc.) must be stored off the floor.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors inside boiler room and inside utility room in basement. Must detail clean and maintain floors inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Some food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
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: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted visible to customers. Instructed to post and display visible to all customers.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical8 general4 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. 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: Hand sink in prep/cooking area has been removed. Instructed to re-install the said sink. 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: Instructed to provide proper labeling and date (7 days from preparation) for ready to eat tcs foods inside coolers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces with grease and dried food accumulation inside all coolers
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: Instructed to provide backflow preventer device for mopsink.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors inside boiler room and inside utility room in basement. Must detail clean and maintain floors inside walk-in cooler.
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: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored inside storage room underneath staircase in basement area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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: Cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc.) must be stored off the floor.
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: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulbs above dish washing area.
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: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, lamb, cooked rice etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling tcs foods. 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: Some food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
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: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted visible to customers. Instructed to post display visible to all customers.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light bulb inside 2 door sliding/reach-in cooler and 1 door reach-in cooler in rear area by exit door.
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.