G & N the King of Breakfast
5100 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Nov 6, 2025
G & N the King of Breakfast was last inspected on November 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
November 6, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper handwashing procedure.observed food handler with gloves on washing hands and constantly wiping hands with gloves on apron to dry.instructed to proper wash bare hands and dry hands on an appropriate hand drying provision. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper dishwashing at the three compartment sink. Observed at front food prep area dishwashing being washed and no sanitizer basin set up for the three compartment sink. Instructed to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed containers of baked potatoes stored on top of the rim of a garbage can and on the drain board of the three compartment sink, while in use. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on garbage cans and on the drain board of the three compartment sink, while in use.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a pile of trash on the floor in the rear seating area near the front prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager on site with the allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must have allergen training certificate.
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: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted for public view from 04/16/2024, report #2592867. New summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
28 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 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 exposed hand washing sink in rear dishwashing area rendered inaccessible by wiping clothes and brushes being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. 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 washing sink in front handwashing sink. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep area 2 dozen of eggs at 52.1f. Manager discarded and denatured a total at $50. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods cooked potatoes and cooked shrudded potatoes in walk-in cooler not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored out of original containers without labeling. Must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes stored on the front prep area. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution in between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Store all to go containers inverted. All to go containers need to be protected from dirt and dust
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 the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
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 cardboard on the floor in the walk in cooler in the basement. Instructed to remove cardboard off the floor.
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 slattered on the backsplash at the grill in the front prep area. Instructed 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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter throughout the basement and in the storage area to the left of the front prep area. Must remove all unnecessary items, clean, organize, store all items 6" or more off the floor on non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, and easily cleanable shelving that provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning 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 a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
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 from 11:55am to 12:30pm while tcs foods such as eggs were prepared and served. At 12:30pm certified manager ioannhs kaprales arrived on site. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate 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
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee working without food handler certificates. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed disclosure statement missing for consumer advisory. Eggs are cooked to order. Must add disclosure statement, "these items are served raw/undercooked." priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed waste water line in basement over storage shelves. Must provide suitable contamination for protection.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 rodent droppings in the following areas: on the floor underneath the upstairs dry storage shelves, underneath and behind cooking equipment, inside the oven and fryers, on prep tables, and in the basement underneath shelving racks and on boxes. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
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: Noted a broken gasket on the 2-door prep cooler on the cooks line. Intsructed management to repair or replace.
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: Noted heavy grease and food debris build up on the shelves underneath the flat top grills in the cooks line area. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted unnecessary items (scrap metal, co2 tanks, etc.) inside the dumpster enclosure. Instructed management enclosures used for refuse or recyclables must be maintained free of unnecessary articles.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harboring.
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 dust build up and dirt build up on light shields covers above prep tables in front and rear preparation areas.must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 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 hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in front food preparation area and rear dishwashing area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee unisex washroom. Must 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 dirt and grease build up on floor underneath cooking equipment. Must 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 dust build up and dirt build up on light shields covers above prep tables in front and rear preparation areas.must 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 clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harboring.
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 build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical refrigeration in the employee unusex washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection#2373674 on 06/12/2020 #56. Instructed to install light shields/end caps for light fixture or shatter-proof light bulbs located at rear food prep/dish washing area and to maintain. 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: Observed previous inspection summary report from 06/12/2020 inspection#2373674 not posted at plain view of establishment customers. Given today's inspection summary report and manager was instructed to posted at plain view of establishment customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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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: Instructed to install a splash guard at right side of the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink at rear food prep/dish washing area and to 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 a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler at front food prep area.management instructed to replace the torn door gasket and to maintain.
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 drain board at dish washing 3-compartment sink located at rear food prep area.instructed to install and to maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed small water leak at drain pipe underneath the hand sink at front food prep area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install light shields/end caps for light fixture or shatter-proof light bulbs located at rear food prep/dish washing area and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use, not stored on prep tables or counter top.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (51) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2185178 DATE 7-27-18. Violation Codes: 5-203.13(A) Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 general1 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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a handwash sink adjacent to the rear 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refridgerated tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure, and reminder. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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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: Replace or resurface cutting boards.
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: Must install mop sink with hot/cold running water, and a backflow prevention device.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation#: pa 100-0367 no citation issued
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical11 general1 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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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: No vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. 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: Must provide a handwash sink adjacent to the rear 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods (time and temperature control for safety) held in the front prep cooler at improper temperature: 2# roast beef (62.2f), 3# ham (53.9f), 7# cheese(52.6f), 1# eggs(49.7f), .25# cut tomatoes(52.7f), .5# cut leafy greens (62.7f), .25# taziki sauce (55.6f); with a total reported value of $50. Pic corrected violation on site by discarding the foods. Priority violation#: 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refridgerated tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory disclosure, and reminder. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored out of original containers (chopped onions and peppers, sugar) without labeling. Must provide.
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 evidence of pest activity on premise at time of inspection. Observed aprox 25 droppings in the basement the self, and in the far right corner. Observed aprox 25 droppings by the deep freezer on the main floor. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Priority foundation#: 7-38-020 (a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored in between the prep counters by the gyro carving machine. Must store all food utensils in a clean, sanitized area.
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: Must replace cutting boards, in the rear prep by the 3 comp sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates and boxes as storage shelves. Must provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean, and maintain the interior of the front prep produce cools condenser unit area. Must detail clean, and maintain the the grill table.
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: Must install mop sink with hot/cold running water, and a backflow prevention device.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on the wall behind the ice machine. Must provide a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the ventilation covers for the toilet room and the air ducts throughout.
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 excess clutter throughout the basement and in the storage area to the left of the front prep area. Must remove all unnecessary items, clean, organize, store all items 6" or more off the floor on non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, and easily cleanable shelving that provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. 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: Must detail clean, and maintain underneath the stove in the rear prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation#: pa 100-0367 no citation issued
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 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 poor hygienic practices. Observed 2 male food handlers washing hands at front 3 compartment sink, as well as 1 food handler touching ready to eat food, sliced cheese with bare hand contact, at front cook line. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is not allowed/approved. Must use barriers such as single use gloves, tongs, etc. To prevent bare hand contact. Also informed manager that proper hand washing is required at designated exposed hand washing sinks. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-010 (a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 door cooler in rear prep area with gaskets in poor repair. Instructed manager to replace and maintained at all times. Also observed rust stains and chipped paint on right wall of said cooler. Instructed manager to reseal to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed door on freezer chest # 1, in basement storage, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. Observed small leak, at condenser, in walk in cooler, located in basement storage area. Leak was not over food product. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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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: Observed grease leak in middle of ceiling in basement area. Source appeared to come from cook line directly above said area. Instructed manager to clean and eliminate grease activity.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature: located in rear prep cooler- -58.7f, cooked ham-5lbs, at $7.00 -48.5f, raw steak-4lbs $7.00 located at front cook line- -117f, cooked onions-3lbs, $1.00 -60.7f, raw eggs-1/2 lbs, at $2.00 manager stated total weight of 13.5 lbs at approximately value of $17.00 manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 door cooler in rear prep area with gaskets in poor repair. Instructed manager to replace and maintained at all times. Also observed rust stains and chipped paint on right wall of said cooler. Instructed manager to reseal to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed door on freezer chest # 1 and 2, in basement storage, in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. Observed small leak, at condenser, in walk in cooler, located in basement storage area. Leak was not over food product. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler at 52.9f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.(critical (7-38-005a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods stored inside of above mentioned prep cooler such as 5lbs. Cooked chopped ham 44.6f-45.1f,2lbs. Sliced ham 53.3f,5lbs. Steak 49.3f,2lbs. Sliced tomatoes46.6f,2lbs. Cut lettuce 48.6f,10.5 dozen shelled eggs 44.0f-47.9f.also on top of grill 2 dozen shelled eggs 49.2f,5lbs. Cooked onions 120.0f,1lb. Cooked sausage 91.0f..product was discarded by employee.must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below and hot holding foods at 140.0f or above.appx. 34.5 lbs. $69. (critical 7-38-005a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area hand washing facilities not accessible and maintained.observed a bar stool in front of hand sink,no paper towels and a cup inside of sink basin.cup and bar stool was removed from inside of sink and in front and paper towels provide at sink at this time of inspection.must maintain,provide and keep hand sink accessible.(critical 7-38-030)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.30 or more rodent droppings on floor next to ice machine,next to glass reach in cooler,under counter height cooler,under basement stair case.also,front door has a appx."3/4" gap along bottom .must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/8/17.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster area not maintained.observed both garbage dumpster lids in poor repair and frame bent leaving a appx."1-2" gap on large can and rod broken on rear of smaller can,trash above rim of dumpster and hanging out of and trash and food debri on ground around dumpster.exterior of grease container encrusted with grease.must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting.remove trash and debri from grounds and grease from container and maintain.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certified food managers certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (eggs,ham,cutlettuce,sliced tomatoe,grilled onions,etc)must provide a certified food mangers certificate and be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove card board from grill table ,card board boxes used for trash cans and provide garbage cans.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinet,grill tables,walk in cooler fan guard covers,interior panel of ice machine.
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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: Must remove card board from floor under front grill.must repair or replace broken floor tiles near glass reach in cooler.must clean debri from floor under shelving units in basement.
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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: Must repair or replace hole in ceiling near ice machine.must clean grease and food debri from filters and hood.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide shatter proof bulbs or light shields at lights over rear 3- comp sink and in walk in cooler.must replace burnt out lights over rear 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must place stove completely under hood..must repair or replace loose hand sink in toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employee.must enroll and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed the rear cooler storage shelves not clean , instructed to clean. Also clean rear storage shelf.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Observed the jet spray, unused cooler, and rear storage shelf not clean,instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under rear equipment, instructed to clean.
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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: Observed the front dining ceiling vents, light shields, and fans dusty, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand sink at front preparation areas. Must install exposed handsink easily acessible to front main preparation areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training certificate. Must provide.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
9 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES AND STORE PROPERLY
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS 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: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER & CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,POTATO GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN COOLER
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: nspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed table top prep cooler at 61.6f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside (raw eggs).in front prep area.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.must have cold holding at 40 or below.(critical 7-38-005a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of cooked foods in pans on lower shelves of service counter.no time & temperature logs available to view.cooked sausages 86.1f-101.3f,cooked onions 74.4f-75.3f,cooked hashbrowns 77.6f-120.4f,cooked ham 75.1f.raw shelled eggs at 61.6f in table top prep cooler.product was dumped & denatured by owner.appx.48lbs. $125.(critical 7-38-0005a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet & handwashing facilities not accessible & maintained at this time.observed handsink in rear prep area without any running water and toiletroom handsink the same.water valves had been shut off from underneath.manager had employees to turn water back on.no running water at sinks while food was being prepared,handled & served.must provide hot & cold running water at sinks at all times.(critical 7-38-030)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease container encrusted with a massive amount of grease & on ground inside of garbage area corral.must remove grease,clean & maintain.(serious 7-38-020)
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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: Must remove knife from in between wall & pipes and store properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelf under pop cooler.must repair or replace loose screws on interior parts 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: Must defrost ice cream freezer & chest freezer.must clean grease & food debri from grill tables,deep fryers,potato grinder,meat slicer,reach in cooler.
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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: Must clean floor along wallbases.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area.
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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: Must repair or replace loose & damaged wallbases,stained & damaged ceiling tiles .must clean food debri from walls in prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields.must provide a light shield over 3- comp sink in rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at front 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all coolers & probe for food temps.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoop properly.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must date and label all cooked foods inside coolers
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide knobs to chester freezer doors and replace rusty wire shelves inside reach-in cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior door of ice machine, and interior of fryer cabinets, in rear kitchen area
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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: Must replace stained ceiling tile throughout premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields rear area above three compartment sink
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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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: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior deep fryer, interior ice machine panel, storage shelves, cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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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: Floor along wallbase and under cooking equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace missing floor tile.
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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: Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair sink slow drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside thermometer.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP.
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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. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.