Jimmy's Sandwich Shop
4000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 10, 2025
Jimmy's Sandwich Shop was last inspected on September 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
September 10, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed broken down cardboard boxes on the floor in front of the deep fryers. Instructed must remove cardboard boxes and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black-like substance on the interior panel above the ice inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. The ice machine is used for making ice for human consumption. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued
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 broken down cardboard boxes on the floor in front of the deep fryers. Instructed must remove cardboard boxes and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed both 1-door reach-in hot dog coolers in the main prep line area missing internal ambient air thermometers. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a concpicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items 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 container of lard stored uncovered near deep fryers where it exposed to splash from deep frying equipment and other miscellaneous sources of contamination. Instructed to relocate lard container or maintain food covered to prevent contamination from splash or other sources.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean linens in large plastic delivery bag stored directly on the floor of the rear storage hallway. Instructed to relocate clean linens and maintain clean linens, equipment, and utensils at least 6 inches above the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered receptacle in the gender-neutral staff toilet room, instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpter. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found mop stored improperly, instructed install hooks so hanging mop can dry properly and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of rear exit door and front entrance door on northside of facility. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19:observed pallets used for potato storage. Instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained, missing or damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed damaged floor in dishwashing area and in walkin cooler. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor in dishwashing area and in walkin cooler for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on premises. Instructed to provide proof of verifiable employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed salt stored in orange bucket not labeled with common name. Instructed any food not in original container shall be labeled 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 no complete pest control log book on premises. Observed most recent pest control inspection reports dated 5/21/2020 and 8/13/2020 and no current idph license for pest control company in pest control log book. Instructed to provide complete pest control log book and maintain on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of rear exit door and front entrance door on northside of facility. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed orange home depot bucket used to store salt in front prep area. Instructed to provide food grade container for salt storage.
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 unsealed wooden planks in potato prep area. Instructed to seal wooden planks for ease of cleanability. Observed pallets used for potato storage. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate all food and non food 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 onion cutter in rear prep with food debris on blade. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in refuse area, unused items include nonworking fryers, blue containers, red barrels and pallets. Instructed to remove unneccessary items, clean and maintain refuse enclosure.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained, missing or damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed damaged floor in dishwashing area and in walkin cooler. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor in dishwashing area and in walkin cooler for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover above exit door with heavy dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed house made french fries in non food grade containers. Instructed they must provide food grade containers for the house made french fries.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed house made french fries in non food grade containers. Instructed they must provide food grade containers for the house made french fries.
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 spillage inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sink in the front food prep area, the only hand sink onsite, is located in rear dish area, next to toilet room. Instructed to install handwashing sink per city code, with hot & cold running water, soap, and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found rust on storage racks in the walk in cooler/freezer, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to remove and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sink in the front food prep area, the only hand sink onsite, is located in rear dish area, next to toilet room. Instructed to install handwashing sink per city code, with hot & cold running water, soap, and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found a pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine, likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to discard ice. Detail clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing food in prep area without a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.
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 prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.
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: Found utensils stored improperly between the wall and the 3-comp sink. Also, found single-use utensils stored improperly, instructed ti invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found no chlorine or quaternary test kit onsite for testing chemical concentration in 3-comp sink. Instructed to provide test kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found rust on storage racks in the walk in cooler/freezer, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to remove 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: Found leaky drain pipe under handwashing sink in rear, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered receptacle in the gender-neutral staff toilet room, instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found loose debris and water on floors throughout the rear dish/storage area, walk in cooler and toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found excessive dust accumulation on ceiling vent covers throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found mop stored improperly, instructed install hooks so hanging mop can dry properly 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: Found loose caulking around hand-sink in staff toilet room, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves and utensils used in prep. Must provide a non porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface.
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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 inside of the ice machine. Must remove dirt, clean, and maintain. Observed the hood encrusted with excess grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Observed slight leak in walk in cooler compressor. Must repair 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 peeling paint on the ceiling of the walk in cooler. Must remove and maintain area. Observed stains on ceiling in the front and rear prep. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area has excess unnecessary articles (shopping carts). Must remove all articles and maintain area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wash cloths being stored on counter. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizing solution when not in use. Observed scoop stored directly on food product. Must store scoop handles with the handle up and not in direct contact with the product.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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 need cleaning under and behind equipment along the wall base and in 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: Noted a missing light shield in the rear and missing and damage ceiling tiles through out. Must replace, provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler ceiling not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean rear ceiling vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear light shield broken, instructed to replace.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 50 live small flies on boxes,walls,ceilings,in potatoe peeler,on bags of onions and flying around premises.also north door not tight fitting.must rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/1/14.(serious 7-38-020).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood over head cabinet.must remove rust from shelving unit in walk in cooler,foil from pipes near 3- compartment sink.
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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 fryers,potatoe peeler.
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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 or replace broken,damaged and missing floor tiles throughout premises.must grout floors in same areas.must remove water from floor and keep dry.must clean grease and food debri build up on floor mats.
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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 bases throughout,loose ceiling and wall panel in walk in cooler,stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughoutmust seal all openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceilings.must clean dust build up from ceiling tiles,light shields and exhaust fans.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove articles from on top of ice machine.
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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 the exterior of all the potato bulk containers.
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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 the floors throughout they are greasy and slippery.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields throughout has some dust buildup on them.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 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: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Side door door worn at bottom of door sweep. Instructed to repair to prevent daylight at bottom.
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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: Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. Side door door worn at bottom of door sweep. Instructed to repair to prevent daylight at bottom.
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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: Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR SOME AREAS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR AREA
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