Mr.Submarine
10509 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 23, 2026
Mr.Submarine was last inspected on April 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.
Latest inspection
April 23, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
6 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener with food and rust. Instructed to clean, remove rust and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The lower counter surfaces in the front prep area with stains, dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers with grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.
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: The right faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
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: Floors in the corners, under the sinks, heavy equipment and storage racks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
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: Mop stored inside of mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up after use for proper air drying. Maintain same.
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: Food handler's certificates were expired. Instructed to have all employees obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Cfm on site food allergen training certificate was expired. Instructed to have all cfms with expired food allergen training certificates to obtain and maintain a valid certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general2 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: Large can opener with food and rust. Instructed to clean, remove rust and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The lower counter surfaces in the front prep area with stains, dirt and food. Instructed to clean and maintain surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers with grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.
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: The right faucet on the 3-compartment sink leaks at the base. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
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: Floors in the corners, under the sinks, heavy equipment and storage racks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
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: Mop stored inside of mop bucket. Instructed to store hanging up after use for proper air drying. Maintain same.
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: Food handler's certificates were expired. Instructed to have all employees obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Cfm on site food allergen training certificate was expired. Instructed to have all cfms with expired food allergen training certificates to obtain and maintain a valid certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Observed a small black fan over the sandwich prep line with a build up of dust on it. Instructed to remove as it is a source of possible contamination of the food contact surface below and foods prepared in the area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving in the walk in cooling unitl in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamination of stored foods.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the left side of the first deep fryer in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex toilet room on the left with a missing lid on the trash receptacle. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 the floor behind the cookline along the wall with a build up of dirt, grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 the lower shelving of the prep table left of the three compartment sink and the lower shelving under the meat slicing staion with a build up of dirt, grease and food debris. Instructed to clean 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 carboard lining the shelving in the front food service area. Instructed to remove all as a means of preventing possible insect harboring and breeding space.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep frying units with a build up of grease spillage on the sides. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex toilet room to the right trash receptacle missing its lid. Instructed to replace lid or change trash receptacle to one with a working lid.
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 the floor under the orange shelving unit in the rear and the floor under and behind the cooking and non equipment in the front service area with a build up of dirt, debris and possible food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed manager on duty jose galvan without the food allergen training ceritfication. Informed that he must as a city of chicago food service manager obtain and provide on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean 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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room recepticle in need of cover. Instructed to install and maintain.
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: Ceiling in walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on storage shelves. Instructed to remove and maintain free of cardboard.
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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in storage cabinets in need of cleaning to remove all build up food spills instructed 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: Floors in rear grease container area in need of detail cleaning to remove all waste grease. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical10 general2 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in south unisex washroom. 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
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed soda dispenser units stored on floor in rear storage area, food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer and cooler, lids missing on peanut butter and syrup containers in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items and cover all food containers to protect from contamination. Observed condiments stored under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to remove to protect from potential leakage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to properly stored wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeled and sliced onions stored inside cardboard box. Instructed manager to properly store food in food grade bags or containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 covered waste receptacle in unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, ceiling tiles, light shields in prep, dining, storage and washroom areas. Observed dust buildup on fan guards and interior surfaces of walk-in cooler. Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter, employee purse, coat and tools in prep area. Instructed manager to provide separate area for employee belongings, remove all unnecessary items and maintain prep 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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and dining areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust buildup on filters and interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training available. All employees must provide valid food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training available. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Corrected.observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets and food debris on shelving units under front counter. Instructed person in charge to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and debris in corners throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed tongs hanging on faucet in handwashing sink. Instructed person in charge to remove and properly store untensils between use.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets and food debris on shelving units under front counter. Instructed person in charge to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up on can opener of debris and grease. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop and mop bucket to be excessively dirty at this time. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap leaking when water is released from 3-compartment sink, grease trap is rusted and not maintained. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and debris in corners throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 REPORT # 2484378 NOT CORRECTED 49- 4-602.13: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF OVEN, DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF BUILDUP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. 55- 6-501.13: Cleaning Floors, Dustless Methods OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS, GREASE ON UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN REAR MOP SINK AREA, UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY GREASE TRAP, UNDER ALL SHEVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA . MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOOR AREAS. 39 3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical8 general 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in south washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service cups not inverted near soup hot holding unit. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly 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: Observed cardboard used as liner on bottom of prep table near fryers. Instructed manager to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units under front counter and rear storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in prep area and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 covered waste receptacle in south unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace 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 accumulated grease buildup on floor along walls and corners near grease recycling unit. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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: Employee procedure providede. However must provide all necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the noro virus. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage (spices) stored inside food pans and plastic cups not labeled with common name. Must install.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed unclean milk crates used for storage inside walk in cooler and dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving for storage that is smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of oven, dry storage shelving units under front counter shelves not clean of buildup food debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside womens washroom. Instructed (pic)washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide. For sanitary napkins.
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 floors not maintain of debris, grease on unclean cardboard on floor in rear mop sink area, under 3- compartment sink by grease trap, under all sheving units in dry storage area . Must remove cardboard. Must clean/maintain floor areas.
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 unclean maintenance tools, greasy shovel stored in rear . Must remove anything not using and clean. Must clean mop sink and organize area free from mop sink area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up supplies. Priority foundation 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink. Instructed manager to post hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed pop dispenser units stored on floor in rear storage. Instructed to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop and food dispensing utensil laying inside ice and tuna salad. Instructed to store dispensing utensils handle up above food to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove grocery bags and properly store food in food bags and 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 milk crates used for storage in rear. Instructed to provide adequate shelving for storage that is smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets and food debris on shelving units under front counter. Instructed to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.
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 stained ceiling tiles in washrooms, instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(a) observed no date marking system on premises at this time, for tcs foods held for more than 24 hours. Instructed to clearly mark the tcs food with the date by which the food is to be sold, discarded, or consumed.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 (b1) observed the wiping clothes improperly stored on front counter, instructed to store in clean container, with proper ppm of sanitizer.
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: 4-101.19 observed the interior and exterior of the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.
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: 4-501.13 observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.
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: 6-201.11 observed the floor under the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.
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: 2-102(b) observed four expired food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to renew all expired certificates.
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: Pa 100-0367 observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Dry food storage shelves not clean of debris.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under food storage shelving units not clean of debris.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Dusty ceiling vents in customer dining room,washroom and ceiling lightshields above prep cooler and hot holding unit.must clean/maintain. Also 2- soiled ceiling tiles in customer dining room.must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hand sink in prep area slow draining.must repair.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler taking off hair restraint, touching hair and face, putting hair restraint back on and preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves, same food handler preparing sandwiches, wiping down scale with soiled cloth and touching deli meat with same gloves without washing hands and changing gloves between tasks. Instructed manager to monitor employee hand washing. Hands must be washed for at least 15 seconds with warm running water, soap, and dried with sanitary hand drying devices at any time of possible contamination. Observed manager washing hands in 3-compartment sink. Hands shall be washed in an approved hand washing sink. Washing hands in sink used for washing utensils is prohibited. Critical violation 7-38-010a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cardboard is being used to line food storage shelves in the food prep area. Plastic grocery bags are being used to store sliced onions and other produce in the walk in cooler. Provide containers and surfaces for food and food contact eqiupment that are smooth and easily cleanble. Remove rust deposits on interior surfaces of ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following food and non-food contact surfaces to be soiled: the fan cover in the walk in cooler, the fan cover in the 2-door 7 up cooler, the sides of the fryers, the slicer, the can opener, the exterior of the soda machine, the knives in the knife rack, the knife rack, the shelving under each slicer prep table and front counter, the exterior of the faucet head and handles on the three compartment sink, and the oil filtration equipment. Detail clean and maintain these areas
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Accumulation of dirt and food debris under the shelving in dry storage, under prep tables, near the mop sink, near the grease trap and throughout the corners of the facility. Clean and maintain the floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles are damaged and missing from the area near the hot water heater and in the women's bathroom. Repair all leaks in the ceiling and replace damaged and/or missing tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-comparment sink and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store all food at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in cooler, freezer and storage areas. Observed employee jackets and purses stored on food storage shelving throughout dry storage. Store all employee belongings separate from food and food contact surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed several soiled wash cloths stored on prep tables and counter throughout out prep area. Instructed manager to store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm when not in use.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cardboard is being used to line food storage shelves in the food prep area. Plastic grocery bags are being used to store sliced onions and other produce in the walk in cooler. Provide containers and surfaces for food and food contact eqiupment that are smooth and easily cleanble.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following food and non-food contact surfaces to be soiled: the fan cover in the walk in cooler, the fan cover in the 2-door 7 up cooler, the sides of the fryers, the slicer, the can opener, the exterior of the soda machine, the knives in the knife rack, the knife rack, the shelving under each slicer prep table, the exterior of the faucet head and handles on the three compartment sink, and the oil filtration equipment. Detail clean and maintain these areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Accumulation of dirt and food debris under the shelving in dry storage, under prep tables, near the mop sink, near the grease trap and throughout the corners of the facility. Clean and maintain the floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles are damaged and missing from the area near the hot water heater and in the women's bathroom. Repair all leaks in the ceiling and replace damaged and/or missing tiles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted containers of soup being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and boxes of cheese sauce being stored on the floor near the back door. Store all food at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed employee jackets and purses stored on food storage shelving throughout dry storage. Store all employee belongings separate from food and food contact surfaces.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on premises when potentially hazarous foods are prepared and served,(preping,slicing meats,making sandwiches for customers) serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors not clean behind storage unit of debris and rear.must clean/maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Mop sink not clean debris/maintain.must clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelf need to remove rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize rear prep tables. Clean rear storage shelves, interior of front cabinets and hood and filter over fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace all water damaged ceiling tiles. Clean all dusty ceiling vents, and remove dust from wall behind front 2 door freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Clean inside all light shields,front and dining area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelf need to remove rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize rear prep tables. Clean rear storage shelves, interior of front cabinets and hood and filter over fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor ladies room, under rear storage shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Replace all water damaged ceiling tiles. Clean all dusty ceiling vents, and remove dust from wall behind front 2 door freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Clean inside all light shields,front and dining area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM TABLE STORAGE SHELF.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER. ASLO CLEAN ALL TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN STORAGE SHELVES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR FRONT, REAR AND UNDER 3 COMP. SINKS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH RESTROOMS, AND ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED TO PUT THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CABINETS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNIT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ADDITIONAL HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED LONG HAIR, PONYTAILS, ETC MUST BE CONFINED UNDER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN/PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SLICER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR AROUND GREASE RECYCLE UNIT AND UTILITY SINK (SPILLS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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.