Pass

Ware Ranch Steak House, Inc

11147 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Restaurant ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 14, 2026

Ware Ranch Steak House, Inc was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found a damp wiping cloth on top of the prep cooler. Instructed to store wiping cloth in sanitizing solution (solution must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop stored on a stained paper towel on top of the ice machine in the basement. Instructed to store ice scoop in a clean bin/container or in the ice handle up.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the fryers and ovens in the prep area with dirt, grease, food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found the sanitizer compartment of the 3-compartment sink clogged and draining slowly. Instructed to fix sink and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under storage racks and under/around heavy equipment with dirt and debris in the dish washing, prep area and in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not sanitizing food equipment and utensils chemical ppm 0 instructed manager to repair and maintain chlorine at 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on window ledges, rolling cart, inside fryer cabinets in prep area, on floor along walls and in corners in rear wait station and basement storage areas.instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on glue board in prep area. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize all areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water faucet on hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings along walls and ceilings in dish washing area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in basement storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in salad prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in basement prep/dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in basement storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse along wall in paper good storage area. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize all areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in salad prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in basement prep/dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler drinking open cup of coffee in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide closed lid containers for employee beverages to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in basement storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls behind cooking equipment in front prep area, 20 mice droppings scattered along walls and corners near hand washing sink in salad prep area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along east wall under table in first floor prep/dish washing area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in basement storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in basement prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in salad prep area. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacle in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in basement prep/dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a female in the prep/dish washing area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all staff wear a hair restraint when in the prep/dish washing area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both toilet room doors do not self close. Instructed manager to have toilet room doors to self close. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, dish washing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink near waffle iron in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits inside hand washing sink in basement. Instructed manager to remove rust deposits and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in front prep area. Instructd manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Not Ready

    Short Form Complaint · Not Ready

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of prep cooler dirty. Must remove spills and debris. Also clean the shelf underneath the grill.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink with a leak. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the coooking equipment in the front prep area to remove grease,debris and spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of prep cooler dirty. Must remove spills and debris. Also clean the shelf underneath the grill.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink with a leak. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the coooking equipment in the front prep area to remove grease,debris and spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers not labeled for foods not in original containers. Must install

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 24 mice droppings under booths in dining room,14 mice droppings on floors along walls by 3- compartment sink in basement 13 droppings in basement storage rooms. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers not labeled for foods not in original containers. Must install.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door facing inside washroom large gap. Must seal/ repair

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory on menus on site with no reminder and disclosure. Instructed that all menus must have a reminder and disclosure for any raw or undercooked foods served,ie by using asterisk( can be cooked to order) for undercooked foods served, eggs, hamburgers,steaks.instructed to install on menus. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers not labeled for foods not in original containers. Must install.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door facing inside washroom large gap. Must seal/ repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  17. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in basement office and prep area. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  18. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 mice droppings scattered on top of electrical outlet under shelving unit near prep cooler in front prep area, 10 mice droppings on table between walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer in basement, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units inside walk-in cooler in basement, 20 mice droppings on floor near water meter in basement, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelves in basement storage, 10 mice droppings on soda dispenser units in basement storage, 5 mice droppings on shelves in basement office, 10 mice droppings on floor near water heater in basement, 10 mice droppings scattered in basement prep area near compressor units, 5 mice droppings scattered on cutting board in basement prep area, 5 mice droppings on shelves in cashier area, 15 mice droppings scattered on top of dish machine in rear dish washing area, 5 mice droppings on top of electrical outlet…

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on shelves in basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in basement prep area. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  19. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear salad prep area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in rear salad prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 mice droppings scattered on top of electrical outlet under shelving unit near prep cooler and on shelves near microwave in front prep area, 10 mice droppings on table between walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer in basement, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelves inside walk-in cooler in basement, 20 mice droppings on floor near water meter in basement, 10 mice droppings scattered on unused coffee equipment in basement storage, 10 mice droppings on soda dispenser units in basement storage, 10 mice droppings on safe and shelves in basement office, 10 mice droppings on floor near water heater in basement, 50 mice droppings scattered on boxes and on floor along walls and corners in basement dry storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered in basement prep area near compressor units, 10 mice droppings on shelves in cashier area, 10 mice droppings scattered on ledges under…

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sink, 3-compartment sink and utility sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide hot running water at all sinks in basement prep area. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of white powder substance not labeled in dish washing area, instructed manager to properly label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on shelves in basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed back flow device leaking in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair back flow device and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several openings in walls in front prep and wait station areas.. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls. Observed openings in floor along baseboards between booth and cabinet in front prep area and under shelving unit in dish washing area. Observed baseboards missing under dish machine in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to seal all openings along baseboards in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and unused equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.