Hub's Gyros II
5540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 6, 2026
Hub's Gyros II was last inspected on October 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
October 6, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed a tray of frozen beef shishkabobs thawing at room temperature on the prep table in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the outside of the dry food storage containers, wood and stainless steel shelves above the dry storage shelf and prep tables, wire racks in the dry storage area and walk-in cooler, prep tables, stove, deep fryers, convection oven, gyro broilers, grill including legs and wheels, and interior of prep coolers.
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: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area and floor throughout the prep area especially under and behind the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
31 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed a container of chili thawing at room temperature in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 25 mouse droppings on the floor beneath the wire storage racks located next to the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the outside of the dry food storage containers, wood and stainless steel shelves above the dry storage shelf and prep tables, wire racks in the dry storage area and walk-in cooler, prep tables, stove, deep fryers, convection oven, gyro broilers, grill including legs and wheels, and interior of prep coolers.
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: Clean the walls of the food prep area and floor throughout the prep area especially under and behind the cooking equipment.
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: Seal the openings along the wall and floor juncture under the dry storage shelves next to the walk-in freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: 4-101.11 observed garlic bread stored in contact with a cardboard box behind the cook's line. Management instructed to use only a cleanable container to store food or line the inside of the box with plastic.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the outside of the dry food storage containers, wood and stainless steel shelves above the dry storage shelf and prep tables, wire racks in the dry storage area and walk-in cooler, prep tables, stove, deep fryers, convection oven, gyro broilers, grill including legs and wheels, and interior of prep coolers.
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: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area and floor throughout the prep area especially under and behind the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: --noted dirty and rusty metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean, remove rust 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: - observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the front prep cooks line also with missing tile grout. Instructed to repair/replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods such as chili, soups, beef broth throughout the walk-in cooler with no labels of any kind. Not date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Reviewed again the requirements for date labing prepared tcs foods. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation #60 from 10-20-25 report #2625606 not corrected. #49- instructed to detail clean the grease on the outside of the cooking grill,interior of microwave and gaskets with food debris in prep coolers and storage shelvings with spilled food debris underneath the cooking prep lines and maintain.#55- observed dirty floors with spilled food debris,litter underneath the rear dry storage racks. Instructed to clean floors in detail including all floor drains and maintain.priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11--- noted food handler/cook with beard. Must provide a beard restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14--- all prep area wiping cloths must be stored in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: --noted dirty and rusty metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean, remove rust 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: 6-201.11--- observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the front prep cooks line also with missing tile grout.---- missing wall tile at the entrance to the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace/repair all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- all city of chicago certified food manager must have proof of allergen training or certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No paper towels located at the front prep hand washing sink and the employee washroom. Must provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).citation issued.
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: Observed the dishwasher washing pots, pans, utensils at the three compartment sink that was set to wash rinse and sanitize without sanitizer in the final rinse. 0 ppm quaternary and 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed manager to reset the sink with adequate sanitizer in the sanitizing rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted tcs soups in hot holding units held at improper temperatures of 89.1f and 122.4f. Reviewed proper reheating and hot holding temperature requirements. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared tcs foods such as cooked meats, soups throughout the walk-in cooler with no date labeling. No dates or labels of any kind on any foods. Reviewed all prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 200 lbs of assorted prepared foods such as soups, gyro sauce, gravy being stored throughout the walk-in cooler in used dish soap plastic buckets. Reviewed proper food grade container use. All foods discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted food handler/cook with beard. Must provide a beard restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be stored in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted in-use cooks line utensils being stored in a container of water at a temperature of 61.5f. If stored in water, must maintain a minimum temperature of 135f or store on/in a clean surface/container and wash, rinse, sanitize as need or every 4 hours.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty hand washing sink at the front grill line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes or plastic grocery bags as food containers in dry food storage or the walk-in freezer. Must use washable containers or food grade plastic disposable bags.-----noted dirty and rusty metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean, remove rust 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: Missing hot and cold handle on the employee washroom washbowl. Instructed to replace.
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: Noted dirty toilet bowl in the employee washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the front prep cooks line also with missing tile grout.---- missing wall tile at the entrance to the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace/repair all.----water damaged ceiling tiles in the employee washroom. Must replace.----damaged wall next to the employee washroom toilet. Instructed to repair to be smooth and cleanable.----floors throughout the walk-in freezer with excessive food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2604032 on 10-3-24 not corrected. #49- instructed to detail clean the grease on the outside of the cooking grill,deep fryer,interior of microwave and gaskets with foood debris in prep coolers and storage shelvings with spilled food debris underneath the cooking prep lines and maintain.#47-: instructed not to use milk crates for storing of food items or elevating articles/equipments.must properly use raised shelving 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.#55- observed dirty floors with spilled food debris,litter underneath the rear dry storage racks and excessive grease build-up under and around all the cooking equipments.instructed to clean floors in detail including all floor drains and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food manager must have proof of allergen training or certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices;observed cook performing multiple tasks.observed cook handling raw hamburgers with gloved hands then wiped on dirty apron then went on to handle hamburger buns then changed dirty gloves all without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination. Manager corrected the issue.priority violation 7-38-010,citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice at improper temperatures of 110.1f-120.7f inside of the hot holding unit next to cooking grill.management voluntarily discarded approximately 10#'s of food worth $100.00 .instructed to hot hold all tcs foods at 135f or hotter and maintain.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the walk-in cooler.observed chicken with rice at improper temperatures of 51.4f-60.7f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 3#'s of food worth $40.00.priority violation 7-38-005.consolidated with above citation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside the hamburger refrigerator located at cooks line.instructed to provide and maintain visible accurate and working thermometers in refrigeration units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx:1/4" at bottom right corner of rear exit door leading to garbage dumpster.instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry and maintain.
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: Instructed not to use milk crates for storing of food items or elevating articles/equipments.must properly use raised shelving 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease on the outside of the cooking grill,deep fryer,interior of microwave and gaskets with foood debris in prep coolers and storage shelvings with spilled food debris underneath the cooking prep lines and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed manual sink stopper at bottom of far left compartment of the 3-compartment sink in poor repair,loose.instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.LIDS/COVERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
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 dirty floors with spilled food debris,litter underneath the rear dry storage racks and excessive grease build-up under and around all the cooking equipments.instructed to clean floors in detail including all floor drains and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of hanging grease build-up and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 hand washing sinks with no hand drying provisions, including 2 0f 3 hand washing sinks in kitchen and 1 of 1 hand washing sink in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide hand drying provisions for all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk held at an inadequate temperature of 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 1/2 gallon of milk ($7) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with an ambient air temperature of 56 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units are held at 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site for measuring temperatures of hot and cold tcs foods. Instructed manager to provide metal stem food thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 15 small flies throughout the facility, including the kitchen and the staff toilet room. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2569053, dated december 28, 2022, instructed the facility to #39 store items at least 6 inches off the floor, #41 store in-use towels for wiping equipment and counters in sanitizer solution, and #47 remove rust from shelving in walk-in cooler and maintain in good condition. Observed food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and freezer; observed cloth towels for wiping counter stored on counter; observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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 and freezer, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off floor.
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: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed the person in charge to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves in walk-in cooler, located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain in good repair.
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 food debris/spills on floors throughout front and rear preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom/corner of rear exit door.
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: Found cutting board on top of (2) prep cooler (infront prep/cooking area) with deep seams and stain. Instructed to refinish or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with excessive green mold like build up inside walk in cooler (by the door).
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: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside garbage area. Noted some grease and litter on ground.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep area and in front prep cooking area especially under and around cooking equipment with grease and dried food debris accumulation.
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 missing floor tiles underneath 4 door prep cooler infront prep/cooking area. Instructed to replace tiles or level.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found certified food manager with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with current allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 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: 4-101.11 observed frozen foods stored in direct contact with cardboard boxes inside of the prep cooler. Management instructed to use a container with a cleanable surface for food storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the heavy food buildup on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
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: 6-501.19 repair the self-closing door device on the employee washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed the following foods at improper temperatures: milk at 46.4f, feta cheese at 48/1f, turkey at 44.7f, chicken at 46.6f, eggs at 48.9f, tuna salad at 45.3f, ribs at 44.7f, rib tips at 47.5f, raw bacon at 62.6f, french dressing at 44.7f, beef at 45f. Management instructed to maintain tcs foods cold below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed the air temperature at 44.6f inside of the walk-in cooler where tcs foods are stored and cooled. Management instructed to repair and maintain the walk-in cooler so that the air temperature is maintained below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 frozen foods stored in direct contact with cardboard boxes inside of the prep cooler. Management instructed to use a container with a cleanable surface for food storage.
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: Clean the heavy food buildup on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
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: Repair the self-closing door device on the employee washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical exhaust fans in the customer washrooms and the employee washroom. Management instructed to install a working ventilation fan in each washroom.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the heavy buildup of grease on the ventilation hood filters.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed,poor hygienic practices;food handlers performing multiple tasks.observed food employee handling and cutting raw meat and than handle and cut bread with out washing hands when changing procedures. Instructed manager must properly wash hands after any possible source of contamination. Priority violation 7-38-010,no citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand washing sink in the cooking line area. Instructed to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Priority foundation 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 ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken,pork ribs, deli products)not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder on menu for use raw and under cooked foods.must provide and maintain. Priority foundation-7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Prepackaged foods on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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 an approximately 1/2 opening under rear entry door.must make door tight fitting.
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: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and dishwashing area. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed that utensils in use are stored in room temperature temp 70 f in area by display cake cooler,must stored utensils under running cold water, under hot water (135 f and above),in food handle not touching food and in clean place protected from contamination
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed large pots for cooking to be bigger than 3 compartment sink and cant be submerged in wash water in sink.must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or must submit the procedures to cdph at food@cityofchicago.org for approval or present procedure to department representative prior inspection for on site review and approval.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair small water drip from mop sink faucet
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 toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom
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 clean and maintain clean floors in dishwashing area
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical11 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: No employee health policy on site or all employees. 10 sign policy's presented and 10 missing at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. 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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure on site but no complete clean-up kit on premises during inspection kit missing mop head . Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain proper hand washing signage on hand washing sinks in washrooms
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside hot holding or refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers
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: Food containers stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
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: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain rusted sink wire rack shelving inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer
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: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean interior of cooling units
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: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained
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 toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom
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 clean debris build up from floor along wall bases in prep and dish washing areas,walk in freezer
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair all non working lights over food prep area
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previously cited core violation from 11/05/2018 report # 2232790 not corrected. Violation #58 pa 100-0367-no allergen training certificate. Must obtain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical6 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: 2-102.14(n)-no employee health policy. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010-no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-no clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to provide clean up procedure. Priority foundation 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: 5-202.12(a)-no hand washing sink in the front serving area, with cofffe, soup,and pastries. Instructed to install with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b)found improper temperature of tcs foods inside the walk in cooler such as chicken at 45.0f, 40 lbs; beef at 44.0f, 80 lbs; cottage cheese at 45.0f, 1 lb. Instructed manager that all tcs foods must maintain a temperature of 41.0f and below during storage inside the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the said product worth $451.00, total 121 lbs. Walk in cooler temperature at 39.0f priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17-all refrigerated,ready to eat tcs food,prepared on site and held for more than 24 ours must be properly labeled and dated. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11-instructed to post a reminder regarding the undercooked food that is being served on site. And also it has to be written on the menu with a asterisk for each food item that is being served undercooked on the establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-all dry bulk food containers must have a common name outside the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14-all wiping cloth for wiping the front serving counter, coolers, prep table, chopping board, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(c)-must clean and sanitized the following: all dry bulk food containers, mop sink, all wire rack shelvings inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer, all exterior of the cooking equipment with grease and dust build up 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: 5204.12-backlow preventer device of the mop sink faucet not located. Instructed to install to be able to locate, service and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-must clean the floor in the cook line along the wall base, all corner, behind and under all cooking equipment (with debris and grease build-up)and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11-missing solid light shield on the light bulbs above the cook line. Must provide solid light shield.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367-no allergen training certificate. Must obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Observed raw beef burger patty meat touching ready to eat cheese in reach in prep cooler above cook line. Person in charge voluntary discarded cheese and raw beef patty at time of inspection. Critical violation 7-38-050(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed improper food storage in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Raw turkey meat stored above covered ready to eat sliced cucumber, raw eggs stored over covered ready to eat salad, and sliced onions in bucket stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed to rearrange food items for proper food storage at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-050(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report # 2050341 dated 5/15/17, #32 cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced. #45 all food handler(s) must provide food handler certicates when employed for more than 30 days and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Removed cardboard being used as a shelve liner inside the walk in cooler and maintain. Relocate paper towel dispenser and hand soap dispenser from the prep sink area and maintain. Re caulk around the 3 compt sink and exposed hand sink.(caulk worn out with black moldy like substance) 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: Must clean and sanitize the following. All prep tables, bottom shelve of the prep tables, exterior sides of all cooking equipment, all bulk food container, bottom compt of the deep fryer and maintain. Replace grocery bag being used to store frozen food with food grade storage bag.
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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 under and behind the cooking equipment and maintain. Detail clean all floor drain and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink noted in the rear/front prep area. Only one exposed hand sink which is located in the dish washing area which is located 30 feet away from the rear/front prep area. Instructed to install exposed hand sink in the rear/front prep area, with hot and cold running water and provide hand soap and hand paper towel.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and replace/repair rusty shelvings and bottoms of table at rear using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handler(s) must provide food handler certicates when employed for more than 30 days and maintain.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed prep line cooler with an air temperature of 50.0f. The cooler was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as salad dressings,feta cheese,cut tomatoes and tuna etc.unit is tagged held for inspection. Must empty the unit and have it repaired so that it maintains an air temperature 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside the prep line cooler, observed sliced turkey 45.5f,cut tomatoes at 44.6f,fish at 48.2f,tuna at 51.3f,feta cheese 44.9f,sliced ham at 51.0f. Also,observed chicken at 116.7f-118.4f,pork ribs/tips at 113.4f,meatballs at 119.0f,mixed vegetables at 113.7f,mushrooms at 117.1f,spinach pies at 88.1f-90.7f,rice at 117.9f, held inside the kitchen hot holding unit.all cold foods must be stored at a temperature of 40f or below and all hot foods must be stored at a temperature of 140f or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside waste grease container not maintained,lid around the grease container with accumulation of grease and on ground floor.instructed to clean in detail said area due to potential pest feed and maintain free of grease.serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: All clean multi-use utensils and single service articles must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and replace/repair rusty shelvings and bottoms of table at rear using a non-toxic finish 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: The following requires a detail cleaning to remove grease build-up fan covers in walk-in-cooler,sides of hot cooking equipments,interiors/exteriors of coolers,kitchen storage/spice shelvings,upper panel of ice maker,bottom compartments of deep fryers,tops/bottoms of prepa tables and legs of kitchen equipments 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: Floors along walls and in all corners and around the hot water tank unit require a detail cleaning including floor drain 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: Detail clean kitchen hoods to remove grease build-up and remove dusts accumulations on ceiling ventilation covers and maintain.
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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: Employee toilet room door must be self closing and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide visible thermometer for hot holding unit and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handler(s) must provide food handler certicates when employed for more than 30 days and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around front counter/serving area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink. and under rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had damaged/ broken wall tiles by prep table and under prep table in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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 6 inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label and date all ready to eat food items at front selling area display cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear food storage area. Must repaint or remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build-up on side and top of cooking equipment in kitchen food prep area. Must 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: Observed grease and dirt on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and floor undern and behind refrigeration units in rear prep area. Must 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 accumulation of dust on ventilation fans in rear food prep areas. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and black caulk on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean area recaulk and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed food at improper temperatures, in the salad cooler: 2lbs of cooked pasta at 48.1f, 1lb of ham at 54.1f, 2lbs of sliced tomatoes at 53.1f, 1/2lb of feta cheese at 53.2f, 1lb of anchovies at 62.4f, 1/2 of cut lettuce at 53.1f, 1/2lb of sliced cucumbers at 49.7f, 1lb of coleslaw at 49.9f, 1/2lb of falafel at 51.1f, 1/2lb of tuna salad at 50.6f, and 2.5lbs of fish at 51.2f; in the toppings cooler: 3lbs of tzatziki sauce at 61.3f, 1/2lb of sliced tomatoes at 54.2f, and 1/2lb of cut lettuce at 73.3f. Operator discarded and denatured said food, valued at $150. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners throughout premises. Instructed facility to remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed slight grease accumulation on the exhaust hoods above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirty, black caulk between the wall and the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler shelves, vents above cooking equipment and cooking fryers equipment not clean, instructed to clean daily,
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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 in prep area and under cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean including floor mats.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Few employees without food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide for all employees who's required to have it,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to prevent utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Fan covers inside walk-in cooler not clean. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean including 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: Venitlation covers near prep area not clean. 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 provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize all floor mats in the kitchen, and dish machine area to remove excessive grimme build-up and food debri.
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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 at the main cooking line to remove grime and gresase build-up. Also must regrout floors at the main cooking line so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide a shatter proof bulb or light shield for the bulb at the dessert reach in cold holding unit.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facility not maintaining proper temperature;observed two doors prep reach in cooler at hot line at improper temperature of 55.7f. Inadequate food protection. Instructed to repair cooler and keep below 40f. Held for inspection tag placed on cooler. Instructed when cooler repaired to fax or email letter requesting tag removal. Critical citation issued, 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside above cooler. About 10lbs. Chicken at 62.2f, 2lbs. Cole slaw at 49.8f, 3lbs. Pasta 48.6f, 1lb. Tuna salad at 48.8f, and 6lbs. Deli meats ranging from 48.5-50.3f.,inadequate food protection. Food discarded by manager, v=$150.. Instructed cold potentially hazardous foods must be at 40f or below. Critical citation issued, 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Prep foods inside the walk in cooler not labeled; instructed to date/label 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: Excessive food debris and grease on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; coolers, cooking equipment, steam table, slicers, storage shelves and mop sink.
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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 food debris and grease build-up on floors; instructed to clean floors thru-out prep areas, dish washing area and storage areas, under, behind equipment at corners and along walls. Also instructed to regrout floor tiles at hot food line/prep area. Also must detail clean floor drains at same areas to prevent food flies.
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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 missing wall tiles at dish washing area; instructed to replace. Excessive grease on hoods above cooking equipment; instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink; instructed to repair or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Some clutter at the storage areas; instructed to remove clutter, clean and organize areas to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER CHICKEN KABOB AT 57.2F AND 57.3F, BREAST CHICKEN AT 60.3F. BEEF AT 65.6F ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. CHICKEN KABOB AT 48.0F, BEEF KABOB AT 57.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 56.8F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.OF, PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 95 LBS AND WORTH $245.00. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAl 7-38-005(A).
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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 in detail all the lid of all the bulk containers inside the walk in cooler and under the prep table, all the exterior of all deep fryer and grill 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: Floor under and behind the deep fryer, grill and prep tables needs detail cleaning with accumulated grease. Must clean in detail the floor drain. Must elavate all stock/food boxes inside the walk in freezer.
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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 by the exit door with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint. Also clean in detail remove all dust accumualated on the walls by the conduit and pipes close to the exit door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All washcloth use for cleaning the prep tables, top of the cooler, dining tables, front counter must be stored in a bucket with sanitizing solution,
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: No 'no smoking' signs on all the entrance door posted. Instructed to post 'no smoking' sign on each entrance door. Citation issued, clean air ordinance. 7-32-020a
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO HAVE LABLES AND DATES
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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. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS LINERS. CLEAN RUSTY SHELVES OR PAINT,WALK IN COOLER,ALSO UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS HAS STAIN AND PITTED.
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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. UNDER THE HOODS NEED DETAIL CLEANING, DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING,NEEDS TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL STOCKS OF FOOD ITEMS NEEDS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCH UP THUR OUT
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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. WALLS IN REAR AREA NEED DETAIL CLEAN.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.