The Fish Keg
2233 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
Grocery Store ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2025
The Fish Keg was last inspected on May 13, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up on walk in freezer floor under shelves. Must clean walk in freezer 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: Observed food/dust build up on ventilation hood/filters. Must clean ventilation hood/filters and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler with an expired food handler certificate. Instructed manager must update food handlers certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All prepackaged desserts and deli salads in front display case must have labeling to include standard of identity, ingredient list, and name and address of where item was packaged.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed duct above breading station with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom hot water dripping repair faucet. Repair and maintain faucet.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed all food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Some interior areas of the ice machine in need of cleaning.
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: The plastic doors of the front box freezer and the display cooler cracked, and repaired with duct tape. Must 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: Must not use cardboard as a liner for shelving throughout the facility. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable. Liners must be washable.-----metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler with encrusted food debris. Must 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: Must not use cardboard as matting for floors throughout prep areas.----floors throughout the following areas with dirt, debris, and food debris: interior of the walk-in cooler and freezer, throughout the garage storage.
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: All piled wood and construction debris on the rear patio must be removed.----all unnecessary items throughout the garage storage must be removed and all other needed items must be stored elevated and organized.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All containers with food that is not the original containers inside the walk in cooler must be properly labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom shelve of the 3 door reach in cooler with food crumbs and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste receptacle inside the unisex washroom must have a lid/cover for feminine items 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: Rear prep area by the 3 compartment sink prep table with unnecessary items,clutter in the south area. Instructed to oranize the area, discard unnecessary items not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
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: Pool of water in the basement floor. Instructed to dry the floor to prevent insect harborage. Also must detail clean the floor in the same area and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no supplies to match vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure. .priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Found some packaged food stored in basement under non dripping drainage piping. Must relocate food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.
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: Found following core violations not corrected from repor dated 11-26-18 inspection # 2240595. Violation 10. Observed additional handwashing sink needed in front prep area containing cooking and serving of food. Violation 47. Observed door handle for washroom in dis repair. Repair and maintain. Violation 55.observed unecessary equipment in basement. Basement must be sorted through and all unecessary items must be removed all remaining items need to be stored at least 6 inches away form the walls and 6 inches off ground. Violation 58.observed no approved allergen training in accordance with the pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicage food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler with no foodhandling certificate. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical5 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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to restablish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Prioirty foundation 7-38-012
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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and dirrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain procedure/plan and to maintain appropriate supplies on site. 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 additional handwashing sink needed in front prep area containing cooking and serving of food. 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: Observed no date marking system in place. Time/temperaure controlled foods preparred and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold or discarded and held a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 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 all prepackaged food needs to have a label containing name of product, ingredients, and name and address of facility.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed door handle for washroom and door handle of walk in cooler in disrepair. Repair 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: Observed fans of walk in cooler with heavy dust accumulation. Must clean and maintian.
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 unecessary equipment in basement. Basement must be sorted through and all unecessary items must be removed all remaining items need to be stored at least 6 inches away form the walls and 6 inches off ground.
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 dry storage in basement with utility lines above dry storage. A smooth easily cleanable ceiling must be installed.
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 approved allergen training in accordance with the pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicage food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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 piece's of brownie repacked on counter for self serve whiteout labels.instructed to provide label re-packed food with name source and food ingredients
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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: Broken floor tiles in front of fish chest freezer north wall.replace
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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: Sheet metal behind exposed hand sink not completely seal.repair and keep it clean.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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 piece's of brownie repacked on counter for self serve whiteout labels.instructed to provide label re-packed food with name source and food ingredients.
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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: Broken floor tiles in front of fish chest freezer north wall.replace
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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: Sheet metal behind exposed hand sink not completely seal.repair and keep it clean.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Display serving cooler at front prep area by the counter top with air temp of 52.7f to 58f. Their own thermometer sowed temperature of 58f. Potentially hazardous food: potatoes salads,coleslaw,onion dips etc.,were stored inside the unit in question. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use.cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below.other coolers on side maintaining air 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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SERVING COOLER,MENTIONED ABOVE: 150 2oz CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS KIND OF SAUCES(TARTER SAUCE,BBQ SAUCE, HOT SAUCE) AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.3F; 7 BAGS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51F; 11 CONTAINER OF 8oz FISH(HERRING) AT TEMP OF 46F; 7 CONTAINERS OF CLAIM CHOWDER AT TEMP OF 50.7F; 3 CONTAINER OF 6oz OF ONION DIPS AT TEMP OF 51.2F; 6 CONTAINERS OF BAKED DINNERS(FISH AND BAKED POTATOES) AT TEMP OF50.8F; 11 8oz CONTAINERS MAE SALADS AT TEMP OF 51F; 6 8oz CONTAINERS OF THREE BEAN SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F; 8 8oz CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51.2F; 11 8oz CONTAINERS OF POTATO SALAD AT TEMP OF 50F; 11 PIECES OF PIES( COOKED PUMPKIN AND PECAN ) AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 56F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 60,VALUE 534.71 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: Over 40 mice droppings observed in basement food storage area,under shelves,along baseboard walls,corner and by opened food bags of bread crumbs.observed mice droppings(not able to count) behind excess items stored on floor beside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and throughout the outside storage. Outer openings not protected. Wood door with gap of 1/4" to 1/2".instructed to rodent/insect proof door. Door must be tight fit to frame door. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 3-16-17,report #1995692 #32- observed gray duct tape used to repair frame of the doors at display cooler by the end table. Also gray tape on top the door of the walk-in cooler at rear prep area,remove repair cause,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.duct tape is prohibited. #33- beginning of mineral build-up inside the ice bin of the ice machine(lower part),instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain. All deep fryers with excess grease build-up instructed to clean and maintain #34-rough surface on raw wood pallets used on floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer.not cleanable and absorbent surface.also a lot of debris under the pallets on original floor.instructed to remove raw wood pallets.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.provide raised shelves 6"off the floor for proper housekeeping #35-broke
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found piece's of brownie repacked on counter for self serve whiteout labels.instructed to provide label re-packed food with name source and food ingredients.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found broken containers with food stored inside the walk-in freezer at outside storage. Also found bread crumbs opened bags in basement area,with debris and rodent droppings at same area,must provide containers with lid for the opened food products. Excess cardboards,used paper bags and news paper are used for storage of food,remove oil from fried food,or store the deep fryer basket on top of it,also card boards are used for shelf liners,floor mat inside the walk-in cooler etc..instructed to remove all cardboards, used paper bags and news paper.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Gray duct tape is uswd to seal openings on premises from wall,repair surface of coolers to duct vent covers in washroom.instructed to remove.
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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: Broken floor tiles in front of fish chest freezer north wall.replace.
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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: Sheet metal behind exposed hand sink not completely seal.repair and keep it clean.
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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 gray duct tape used to repair frame of the doors at display cooler by the end table. Also gray tape on top the door of the walk-in cooler at rear prep area,remove repair cause,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.duct tape is prohibited.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Begining of mineral build-up inside the ice bin of the ice machine(lower part),instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain. All deep fryers with excess grease build-up instructed to clean 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: Rough surface on raw wood pallets used on floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer.not cleanable and absorbent surface.also a lot of debris under the pallets on original floor.instructed to remove raw wood pallets.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.provide raised shelves 6"off the floor for proper housekeeping
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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: Hole on wall beside the exposed hand sink in rear prep area.broken wall inside the washroom need to replace.surface must be smooth and cleanable.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 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 the use of cardboard and aluminum foil on equipment throughout premises. The use of cardboard and aluminum foil are prohibited on equipment. Also, broken door gaskets on the walk in cooler and freezer in the garage. Defrost deep freezer, excessive ice accumulation. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave oven not clean, interior of 3-door prep cooler, and contact surfaces around the fryer. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Observed floors not clean under heavy equipment, in basement and in rear storage. Also, broken floor tiles in front of the deep freezer on the east wall. 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: Observed hood and filters not clean, also vent covers in the walk in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields throughout the premises with unknown debris inside, instructed to clean, sanitize and, maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed linens being stored improperly, instructed to keep in sanitizer water while not in use, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in small closet adjacent to deep freezer on east wall, and in the basement. Instructed to remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
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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: Found food items in walk in cooler not properly dated, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
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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, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks 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 under heavy equipment, rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in garage storage area need 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 that had peeling paint by prep table, and in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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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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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.
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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: Found floors not clean at basement and garage storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found garage storage areas not clean and organized. Must clean and organize.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: No food label provided for brownies that is sold to customers,instructed to provide labels with food ingredients,name of the bakery and date.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 2-8-12,report #664381 #33-must clean and sanitize in detail the wooden shelving inside the walk in cooler and maintain. #34-must remove all the milk crate being used as a pallet inside the storage room and in the basement. Provide regular pallet with space on the bottom to be able to clean the floor and maintain. #34-must remove all the cardboard on the floor of the walk in cooler. Clean the under the pallets and maintain. #41-elevate all items to prevent rodent/insects harborage in the basement and inside the garage being used as a storage room,organize and remove any unused articles,cooking equipment not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage. Still today observed same violations.raw wood shelves in walk-in cooler is cracked,with peeling paint,food debris and rust from rusty bracket that holds the wood shelves. Surface must be smooth
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: No food label provided for brownies that is sold to customers,instructed to provide labels with food ingredients,name of the bakery and date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves inside the three door cooler under the microwave,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: Violation upgraded to a serious violation#29
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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: Violation up graded to a serious violation #29
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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: Violation upgraded to a serious violation#29
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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: Gap between the floor and wall behind the stove, instructed to seal
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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: Peeling paint on wall by the hanged pot and window,also peeling paint on ceiling above the stove. Need to remove paint ,repaint and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Violation up graded to a serious violation #29
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Pass
Complaint-Fire · Pass
7 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 clean and sanitize in detail the wooden shelving inside the walk in cooler 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: Must remove all the cardboard on the floor of the walk in cooler. Clean the under the pallets 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: Must repair burned small part of the floor behind the fryer close to the wall base. Make it smooth easily cleanable.
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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 all the milk crate being used as a pallet inside the storeage room and in the basement. Provide regular pallet with space on the bottom to be able to clean the floor 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: Hole on the walls by the electrical outlet behind the ice cream freezer. Must seal the hole. Burned walls and baseboard behind the deep fryer. Must clean, sanitize the affected area and repair the walls,baseboard and wall base and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing end caps to hold the light shield inside the 2 door cooler in the front area. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all items to prevent rodent/insects harborage in the basement and inside the garage being used as a storage room,organize and remove any unused articles,cooking equipment not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Found fresh clams and oyster on display cooler without tag and co mingling each other. Instructed that all fresh shellfish has to have a tag attached to the container and clams and oyster has to be on separate container. While on display cooler. Manager discarded the fresh clams and oysters total 9.6 lbs. And worth $28.07 total. Citation issued critical.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must provide label, name of the company, address, tel no, name of the product, ingredients on all packaged foods for sale.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusted vent cover inside the 3 door cooler. Must remove rust 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: Must clean in detail the floor along the wall base all corner in the basement,(inside the garage being used as a storage).
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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: Door of the garage(being used as a storage area with 2 walk in freezer)not in good repair. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb inside one of the walk in freezer. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in walk in cooler and walk in freezer and must be visible.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must dispose all unnecessary article, items not being used in the basement, in the garage and outside the patio to prevent pest harborage.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.