Gale Street Inn
4914 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 11, 2026
Gale Street Inn was last inspected on August 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
August 11, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cans of food with light debris build up instructed manager to clean
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 walls near fire extinguisher in kitchen with soil and debris build up. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hood filters above griddle with grease and dirt build up. Instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
32 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical12 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the chlorine chemical dish washing machine at the bar not properly sanitizing while glassware being washed. 0 ppm chlorine being dispensed after several attempts. Manager discovered an empty chlorine container and replaced and primed the machine. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 20 lbs cooked ribs and 15 lbs cooked and cooled scalloped potatoes with no labels of any kind. No expiration dates in the walk-in cooler. Reviewed date labeling requirements. Al foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 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: Menu items such as mussels and burgers not reminded on the menu for the advisory statement. Reviewed disclosure and reminder requirements. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must not store equipment behind the faucet of the hand washing sink in rear salad prep room.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Chef noted without a beard restraint. Must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution 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: All stored food items in the walk-in freezer must be elevated from the floors.
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: Cooks line two door tall reach-in cooler with torn rubber door gaskets and interior metal doors in poor repair with buckled/damaged metal. Instructed to repair/replace.
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 peeling tape as a means of handle guards on the oven or to secure hand washing signage. Must be smooth and cleanable material.----must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility.
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: Excessive rust on the bottom shelving of the kitchen metal prep table. Instructed to remove rust.
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: Metal coving at the entrance to the walk-in freezer missing with exposed insulation. Must replace.
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: Unused deep fryer in rear kitchen must be removed from the premises to prevent pest 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: Pooling water on the floor surrounding the hot water tank. Must remove pooling water and repair any leaking.----food spillage on the floor of the outdoor walk-in cooler. 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: Assorted brooms and mops improperly stored in the hot water tank room on the floors. Must store organized.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belongings being stored in the food prep area. Must provide designated storage away from food and food contact areas.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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 handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located at bar. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on walk-in cooler door. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out bulbs in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed four drawer cold holding unit with no visible thermometer on interior. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed flour in silver pan not labeled with common name. Instructed manager all food out of original container needs to be labeled with common name.
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: 4-101.19: observed kegs and red box stored on floor in dry storage room. Instructed to provide shelving to store food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
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: 4-601.11(c): observed two door cooler in kitchen across from cooking equipment with food debris and water at base. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed shelving in dish washing area with dust and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed shelving units across from cooking equipment with spillage on interior. Instructed 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: 5-205.15: observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink, first compartment on northwest side. Instructed to repair faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed unsealed wooden panels in dry storage(premises is under construction) instructed to repair wall and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tiles in room with hot water tank. Instructed to replace ceiling tile and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dusty ceiling vent covers in all washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures(above 41f) in 4 drawer cooler in kitchen prep area. Cold tcs foods include rice 50.0f, crawfish butter 48.4f, orzo 52.0f, swiss cheese 48.7f, butter 47.3f, roasted potatoes 47.3f, feta cheese 44.1f, cooked sliced onions 44.2f, diced tomatoes 47.8f, butter with cooked onions 50.5f, pasta 45.5f, spinach 46.4f, cooked brussels sprouts 45.1f, and rice with tomatoes 46.4f. Corrected on site,food was voluntarily discarded.(valued at $105/weighing 10 lbs)instructed manager all cold tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed four drawer cold holding unit with improper ambient temperature of 57.9f. Corrected on site, four drawer cooler tagged. Instructed manager that all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed four drawer cold holding unit with no visible thermometer on interior. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed flour in silver pan not labeled with common name. Instructed manager all food out of original container needs to be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 small flies flying around garbage can in wine/water room, observed one large live roach in small kitchen prep room crawling along floor next to small cold holding unit and 1 large fly in dining area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to contact pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed equipment and utensils not inverted. Instructed to invert all equipment and store utensils with handles up to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 kegs and red box stored on floor in dry storage room. Instructed to provide shelving to store food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
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 two door cooler in kitchen across from cooking equipment with food debris and water at base. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed shelving in dish washing area with dust and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed shelving units across from cooking equipment with spillage on interior. Instructed 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 of three compartment sink, first compartment on northwest side. Instructed to repair faucet and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed wooden panels in dry storage(premises is under construction) instructed to repair wall and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tiles in room with hot water tank. Instructed to replace ceiling tile and maintin.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent covers in all washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found washcloths not properly stored. Must store inside container.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found reminder disclosure statements incorrectly written inside menu. Priority violation. (food sold underccoked with no asterisk/reminder statement not properly written)no citation issued. 7-38-005. Must update reminder disclosure statements inside menu.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found washcloths not properly stored. Must store inside container.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 worned-out blackened caulk above the kitchen 3-compartment sink area.instructed to remove and maintain.
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: Instructed to re-grout and maintain floor tiles in front of the kitchen 3-compartment sink area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield for light fixture above the kitchen 3-compartment sink area.instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11--procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete kit/supplies. Instructed to provide and maintain required clean-up items as outlined in policy. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)-- instructed to provide a visible thermometer in exterior walk-in-cooler and in kitchen hot holding unit and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11--observed no splashguard at handwashing sink (right-side) next to ice bin located at bar.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the exterior walk-in cooler.instructed management to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12--observed stained cutting boards on top of kitchen prep line cooler.instructed management to resurface or replace the cutting boards.
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: 4-601.11(c)-- instructed to clean the grease build-up inside of the deep fryers and remove dusts on fan covers in walk-in-coolers 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: 5-205.15--observed small water leak at drain pipe at kitchen handwashing sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12--instructed to remove accumulations of ice build-up in walk-in-cooler floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14--instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ventilation covers in washrooms 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: 8-404.13(b:4)--previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2315740 dated: 10/10/2019 58-observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. 1/10/2020 instructed to correct noted violation and maintain as required.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: 8-304.11(a)--previous inspection report summary from (10/10/2019) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete kit/supplies. Instructed to provide and maintain required clean-up items as outlined in policy. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the paper menu/on-line menu. Instructed management to disclose which foods can be ordered "raw" or "under cooked" and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.(cos) corrected on site.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a visible thermometer in exterior walk-in-cooler and in kitchen hot holding unit and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard at handwashing sink (right-side) next to ice bin located at bar.instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the exterior walk-in cooler.instructed management to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of kitchen prep line cooler.instructed management to resurface or replace the cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the grease build-up inside of the deep fryers and remove dusts on fan covers in walk-in-coolers 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 small water leak at drain pipe at kitchen handwashing sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of ice build-up in walk-in-cooler floor 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: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ventilation covers in washrooms and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2315740 dated: 10/10/2019 58-observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. 1/10/2020 instructed to correct noted violation and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-42-090,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (10/10/2019) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),no citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical3 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: Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create an employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedures/kit on site.instructed management to create clean up procedures/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. 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 handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on menu.instructed management to put a disclosure and reminder on the menu. 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
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow devices at ice machine and coffee machine,instructed management to install or find the backflow devices at the mentioned locations. Core violations
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 floors at wall base at dry storage area are dirty.instructed management to clean floors at wallbase at dry storage area. Core violation
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing from light adjacent to hot line area.instructed management to replace light shield. Core violation
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
3 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: Instructed to remove peeling paint on kitchen hood above cooking equipment.--------must repaint and maintain pots and pan storage shelf with rust build-up in dish washing area.--------noted 2 door reach in cooler interior door in poor repair. Instructed to fix or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain soda gun holder with accumulation behind bars.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Instructed to remove peeling paint on kitchen hood above cooking equipment.--------must repaint and maintain pots and pan storage shelf with rust build-up in dish washing area.--------noted 2 door reach in cooler interior door in poor repair. Instructed to fix or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain soda gun holder with accumulation behind bars.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
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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 slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 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: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: 3 container of au-jus at temp of 113.6f to 116.5f; stored inside water container for cooling process.1-container of onion soup at temp of 116f.cooked onions stored inside walk-in cooler at temp of 62.5f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below. Three whole chicken inside the rotisserie at temp of 89.9f to 96.7f. Food with temperature abused was discarded and denature.pound 13,value at temp of 58.06. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: WE(THE CHEF AND I)FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE OF 0(F) AND 151F,HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 180F.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AREA DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 10ppm AT FINAL RINSE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BOTH DISH MACHINE WERE IN USE CRITICAL VIOLATION: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: Outer openings not protected.found screen door with holes on mesh,also gaps of 1" to 2" on bottom and top of the door.door must be completely enclosed to frame.also outside walk-in cooler door not rodent/insect proofed.a gap of 1/2" to 1" at bottom of the door and by the frame of the door.instructed to rodent/insect proofed. Serious violation:7-38-020
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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: Black slime and debris inside the floor drains under the dish machine in the dish room instructed to clean and 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: Base board /coving under the dish machine not sealed,and in poor repair,broken.instructed to replace/repair said coving.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.remove black slime on wall under the three compartment sink and maintain area
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: No splash guard provided at exposed hand sink front prep area and behind the bar.instructed to provide,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease inside the deep fryers,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: Floor tile elevated,uneven under the stove instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found display prep cooler across from cooking equipment at air temp of 48f to 49.6f.potentially hazardous food was stored inside the unit: diced tomatoes,shrimps,cooked meat etc.cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below. Tagged unit " held for inspection" do not use.instructed to repair. Unit must maintain temp of 40f and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: chicken at temp of 57f,pork at temp of 55.7f; rice with meat at temp of 58f;breaded white fish at temp of 49f; diced tomatoes at temp of 48.8f; cheese sauce at temp of 52f; shrimp at temp of 51f diced sausage at temp of 57,6f; diced meat at temp of 54.9f; all food mentioned were stored inside the above mentioned display prep cooler.found slabs of cooked ribs inside walk-in cooler at temp of 54.7f,found cooked ribs three containers of cooked ribs by the door at temp of 90f-100f-116.5f and 124f.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below. Temperature abused foods was discarded and denature.pounds 120;value 400. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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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: Exposed hand sink at first prep area no paper towel,exposed hand sink by the cook no soap,and two exposed hand sink at bar area one sink no paper towels the other no soap no paper towels. Soap paper towels must be provided in each exposed hand sink for proper hand washing.soap and paper towels provided upon my request critical violation:7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided at exposed hand sink front prep area and behind the bar.instructed to provide,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease inside the deep fryers,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: Floor tile elevated,uneven under the stove instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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 rust build up on shelves inside produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace damaged shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease/food debris build up inside fryers. Must clean and maintain interior fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Prep area cookline exposed handwash bowl and mens washroom left side handwash bowl pipes draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found salad cooler not maintained at this time, ambient air temperature at 60.8 f, found cheese and chopped leafy greens, romaine lettuce inside said cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler, ambient air temperature must be 40 f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper tempeatures- chopped leafy greens (romaine lettuce) and cheese held at 60.8 f also found mashed potatoes held at 122 f on shelf in room temperature under steamtable. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold and 140 f or above if held hot. All potentially hazardous foods voluntarilly discarded at this time. 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 rust build up on shelves inside produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace damaged shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease/food debris build up inside fryers. Must clean and maintain interior fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Prep area cookline exposed handwash bowl and mens washroom left side handwash bowl pipes draining slowly. Must repair and maintain sinks.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: Instructed to fix leaky (cold) faucet handle leak at exposed handsink in main prep area (cooking line).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside (2) walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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 in bar area under 3 compartment sink, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rar storage areas need cleaning.
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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 in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, door frame in bar area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, kitchen storage area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, walk in coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of hot holding unit, storage shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 in rear kitchen area by dish machine need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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: Wall behind bar area had exposed plaster/wallboard, shall be reapired/sealed, broken/damaged ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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: Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repair. Exposed raw wood in bar areas shall be repair/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks, walk in cooler racks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Shelving of cabinets in kitchen prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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 heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar area, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
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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: Walls in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,THE BOTTOM SHELVE(UNDERNEATH) OF THE SIDE STATION AND 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE 3 THREE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM AND ONE OF THE TWO WASHBOWL OF THE MENS WASHROOM AND ALSO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.