The University of Chicago
1155 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 13, 2025
The University of Chicago was last inspected on November 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
November 13, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical6 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed front doors not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap between and at bottom of doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.
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 food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all women and unisex washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling, overhead surfaces and fixtures in prep area. Instructed manager to 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 no light in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in walk-in freezer.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food particles and grease in between cooking equipment on the exterior surfaces; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under cooking equipment and three comp sink in kitchen and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All preset table must protected from contamination. Silverware must be in or under napkins, plates must be inverted or under place setting must be removed and refreshed when person is seated. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at 2 compartment sink faucet with small leak in need of repair. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen certificate needed for all city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory for raw/undercooked food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper hair/beard restraints for food handlers in prep area.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in an sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of refrigeration units of food spills and food debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles for women's washroom.
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: Must detail clean floors along wall base and at corners throughout dish washing areas and prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed a male employee handling clean glasses and cups with rubber gloves on then he turned around and handled the mop and mop bucket and then went back to handling clean glasses and cups without washing hands.another male employees opens door to kitchen from outside hallway,comes in and gets multiuse utensils from dish shelving units without washing hands.also another employee remove plastic gloves then he was scratched his face with bare hands then put on gloves and picked up knife to finish cutting food without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.cos(priority 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard at hand sink near prep table in dish washing area and next to 2- compartment sink(fruit & vegetable) and prep table.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in an sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on upper shelving units above 2- compartment sink.
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: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.
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 repair or replace missing handle on topside of prep cooler.
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 clean food debris build up fryer cabinet,oven,rolling cart,exterior of food storage containers inside of bakery cooler,storage shelves and prep tables,exterior of garbage cans.
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: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floors under,around,along wall bases throughout prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from window exhaust fan and ventilation ducting unit in dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must grout floor at cooking equipment,must repair or replace missing wall tile underneath scrape table in dish machine area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease build up from walls behind cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certificate .must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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: Clean exterior side and bottom of fryer in kitchen.
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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 the floor at the side of the grease receptor attached to the three comp sink. Must clean the floor under the dishmachine where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The faucet on the right side of the three comp sink is leaking when faucet is running; repair leak at faucet.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must detail clean the interior of the light shields above the dish machine and remove debris. Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must detail clean the interior of the fryer.
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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: Detail clean walls under sinks and under the dish machine in the 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 slow drain at the wash bowl in the womens employee washroom. Must repair the leaky faucet at the two compartment sink in the prep area.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Hand washing facilities for employees and customers not properly maintained. No hot running water in the men's employee washroom and no hot running water in the single customer wash room. Must make necessary repairs and provide hot running water at sinks. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the light shields above the dish machine and remove debris. Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must detail clean the interior of the fryer.
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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: Detail clean walls under sinks and under the dish machine in the 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 slow drain at the wash bowl in the womens employee washroom. Must repair the leaky faucet at the two compartment sink in the prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 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: Must cover table silverware in dining area and invert plates at the same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in wall reach in cooler & 1st fl.dairy walk in cooler,rust from lower shelf of prep table in between prep coolers.must repair or replace missing handles on lids of prep coolers,loose divider at cooking equipment next to 3- comp sink,loose trim at exterior of stove & oven.
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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 debri from can opener blade,vegetable walk in cooler,fryers,wheelbases,cabinets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floors in both walk in coolers,under,around,along wall bases in prep & dish washing areas.must grout floor in 3- comp dish 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 damaged & missing wall tiles in prep & dish areas,gap in wall under dish rack table.must clean dust from wall vents in dish machine area,walls & window sills in same area,walls in vegetable walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in 3- comp dish area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for prep cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirement not met for new employee.must enroll.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean rear slicer, cutting boards, and #10 can opener, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean walk-in cooler fan guard covers.
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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 under dish machine not clean, 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 peeling paint on wall behind the ice machine, and wall aside basement walk-in freezer, instructed to remove and reseal. Also clean ceiling light shields kitchen prep.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean shelving racks in walk in coolers.
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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 detail clean floors under sinks and behind all heavy equipment.
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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: Repair damaged walls in basement hallway outside of the womens locker room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipes under the 3 compartment sink. (2nd compartment) must repair ventilation in the mens employee washroom and remove foul odors.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate posted & no valid proof of enrollment. Must provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of cooking equipment,shelving racks,sinks & all attached legs,wheels & piping. Must remove food debris & grease.
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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 detail clean floors behind grease trap under 3 comp sink,under & around dish machine,behind cook line & throughout prep area. Must remove excessive food debris,grease & other grime.
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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 ceiling above prep kitchen & make smooth & easily cleanable. Must also repair walls in womens employee locker room & make smooth & easily cleanable.
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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: Found shelving units not wiped down above dishmachine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at coffee machines/ice machine lower level.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found leak inside walk in freezer.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIOR OF DESSERT FREEZER ON BASEMENT LEVEL.
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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 AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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: Clean floors under kitchen equipment (cooking, sinks, dishmachine, under cooking line, etc). Replace cracked floor tile at exposed handsink by cooking line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA WHERE LOOSE FROM BRACKETS. REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED WALL TILE NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY FRONT COOKING LINE. SEAL HOLES UNDER DISHMACHINE IN WALL WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN WOMENS LOCKERROOM AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Provide a self-closing device for employee washroom doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair final rinse gauge at dishmachine. Gauge reading 140f but temp was 180f.
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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.