McDonald's #490
10320 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655
Restaurant ZIP 60655 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jun 18, 2025
McDonald's #490 was last inspected on June 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
June 18, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of spillage and food debris under the frozen beverage station in the front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.
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 a light build up of grease and dust on sides of the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all cooking and non cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the low reach in cooler at the mc cafe station with a build up of milk spillage inside on the bottom base of the cooling unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and small debris in the rear food storage and dish washing areas along the corners of the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
31 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler next to grill area missing internal thermometer. Instructed to provide thermometer in conspicuous location in all equipment used to hold tcs food and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 plastic wrap tied around prep sink in the cook line area, used to hold drain plumbing in place. Instructed to remove plastic wrap and cease use of materials that are not smooth and easily-cleanable in food prep areas and maintain.
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 handwashing sink in drive-thru area with inadequate sealing along equipment and wall. Instructed to provide adequate sealing to all fixtures and equipment exposed to spillage and seepage and maintain.
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 interior cavity of 2-door vertical cooler next to deep fryers to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cold holding equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and food debris 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 food prep sink drain plumbing in cook line area to be loose and in poor repair, plastic wrap used to hold in place to avoid spillage when draining. Instructed to repair prep sink drain plumbing to prevent spillage and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following areas of the physical facility to be soiled with food and/or debris: floor beneath dry storage push shelves in rear storage area, floor beneath cooking and hot holding equipment along the main cook line, walls and floor behind ice cream equipment along front service line, base coving throughout the grill line and rear kitchen area, floor and floor drains beneath 3-compartment sink near drive thru. Instructed to clean physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of food and debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler next to grill area missing internal thermometer. Instructed to provide thermometer in conspicuous location in all equipment used to hold tcs food and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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 plastic wrap tied around prep sink in the cook line area, used to hold drain plumbing in place. Instructed to remove plastic wrap and cease use of materials that are not smooth and easily-cleanable in food prep areas and maintain.
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 handwashing sink in drive-thru area with inadequate sealing along equipment and wall. Instructed to provide adequate sealing to all fixtures and equipment exposed to spillage and seepage and maintain.
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 interior cavity of 2-door vertical cooler next to deep fryers to be soiled with food debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cold holding equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and food debris 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 food prep sink drain plumbing in cook line area to be loose and in poor repair, plastic wrap used to hold in place to avoid spillage when draining. Instructed to repair prep sink drain plumbing to prevent spillage and maintain in good repair.
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 waste receptacle lid not closed and secured, with cardboard and other waste debris extending outside of the receptacle and on the ground of the surrounding enclosure. Instructed to routinely clean outside waste receptacles, outside waste enclosures, and ensure adequate frequency of commercial waste removal to prevent build up of waste and debris in outside enclosure. 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 the following areas of the physical facility to be soiled with food and/or debris: floor beneath dry storage push shelves in rear storage area, floor beneath cooking and hot holding equipment along the main cook line, walls and floor behind ice cream equipment along front service line, base coving throughout the grill line and rear kitchen area, floor and floor drains beneath 3-compartment sink near drive thru. Instructed to clean physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of food and debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-use lids stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust surfaces on shelving in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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 accumulated spills, grease buidlup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas, water stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed accumulated food spills and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2580288 on 8-18-23:54 observed outside garbage area not maintained, both dumpsters not covered, overflowing with trash and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-use lids stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust surfaces on shelving in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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 accumulated spills, grease buidlup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas, water stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed accumulated food spills and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-use lids stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust surfaces on shelving in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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 accumulated spills, grease buidlup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager 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 outside garbage area not maintained, both dumpsters not covered, overflowing with trash and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area. Priority foundation 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 damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas, water stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed accumulated food spills and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-use lids stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust surfaces on shelving in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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 accumulated spills, grease buidlup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager 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 outside garbage area not maintained, dumpsters not covered, debris and liquid waste on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean outside garbage area and close lids on all dumpsters. Priority foundation 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 damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas, water stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed accumulated food spills and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-use lids stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust surfaces on shelving in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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 accumulated spills, grease buidlup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas, water stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed accumulated food spills and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons not inverted in beverage area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use utensils to protect from contaminatiion.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single-use lids stored on floor in storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust surfaces on shelving in reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
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 accumulated spills, grease buidlup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager 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 front lids missing on outside dumpsters, containers not covered and trash overflowing. Instructed manager to replace missing lids on dumpsters and maintain outside garbaage area. Priority foundation 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 damaged and missing baseboards along walls in prep, storage, and dish washing areas, water stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed accumulated food spills and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events and all the necessary items needed,including disposable face mask,disposable gloves,disposable mop. Priority foun dation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observedleaky pipe connection under ( left)1st compartment of 3- compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed storage of unnecessary items,( ( unused toaster,tools,light bulbs) not being used and also supplies stored on floor in mop sink closet by washrooms. In structed to remove anything not using and elevate properly on adequate shelving at least 6 inches.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean of debris in unused mop sink by washrooms. Instructed to clean/maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical7 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 no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to post hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not properly functioning at hand washing sink in playplace area. Instructed manager to repair faucet. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating handle.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed personal food items and lunch bags stored next to food for customer service inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide separate area for employee personal food items to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain. Observed leaking ice bin under pop machine behind front counter. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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 spills and accumulated syrup around nozzles of soft serve machine, pop machine, juice machine, mccafe machine, creamer machine and door gaskets of prep coolers in beverage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing cold water handle on left sink in men washroom and leaking hot water handle on front hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager 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: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide 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 damaged floor tiles and missing baseboards in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to grout floor tiles and seal openings along baseboards in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris, plastic cups and containers on floor behind beverage machined, under toaster, along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas. Observed floor drains in need cleaning in front beverage and rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general1 paperwork 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 the air curtains over the drive thru windows not working/maintained, instructed to repair and maintain. Core violation.
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 the front drink station cleaning area not clean, instructed to clean. Core violation.
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 standing water on floor in front rear mop sink, instructed to remove and dry/mop. Core violation.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed idph april caulk letter, the training records not maintained, no current list, some no year when employees completed, and a couple expired at this time. Instructed to maintain training records for all food handlers at you establishment so that the local health department inspector can review them during inspection. Core violation.core violation.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Upright freezer for chicken products with excessive ice. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain. Worn caulking with black substance noted at base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to 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: Numerous small holes noted on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Instd to seal all holes. Black wall and ceiling noted at front service line where beverages/ice cream desserts are prepared. Walls and ceilings must be finished in a light color, black is prohibited.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink basins not large enough for complete submersion of variety of multi use equipment. Observed large trays from hot holding unit in basins of sink unable to completely submerge. Instd to have basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of the largest multi use utensils. No exposed handsink at front beverage, smoothies prep area. Instd to install same with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area.
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed large tray in basin of exposed handsink in main prep area. No sanitary hand drying device at front handsink across in main prep area or at rear exposed handsink in dishwashing area. Instd to have sinks accessible at all times and provide sanitary hand drying device. Violation 7-38-030 critical.
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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: Live small flies (over 20) noted on walls in prep area and front cashier area. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected areas and obtain service from pest control. Violation 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Upright freezer for chicken products with excessive ice. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain. Worn caulking with black substance noted at base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to 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: Numerous small holes noted on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Instd to seal all holes. Black wall and ceiling noted at front service line where beverages/ice cream desserts are prepared. Walls and ceilings must be finished in a light color, black is prohibited.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink basins not large enough for complete submersion of variety of multi use equipment. Observed large trays from hot holding unit in basins of sink unable to completely submerge. Instd to have basins of sink large enough for complete submersion of the largest multi use utensils. No exposed handsink at front beverage, smoothies prep area. Instd to install same with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rolling carts of covered buns and muffins being stored in employee breakroom. Instd to store in designated area. Employees personal belongings improperly stoed (food). Instd to store in designated area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered running water at exposed hand sinks and washbowls. Instructed manager to provide hot or tempered water at hand sinks for proper hand washing. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooler door gaskets and beverage machines.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Grout loose floor tiles near carbon dioxide tanks.
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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: Replace missing tile along baseboard near breakroom. Recaulk loose washbowl in play space washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Provide adequate ice scoop for dispensing ice.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found the customer's toilet room in the playground area not functioning properly. Black raw sewage water comes up thru the floor drains (inside/outside the toilet room) when toilet is flushed. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing. Serious violation 7-38-030
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: All employee's and customer toilet facilities not maintained. Black raw sewage water comes up thru floor drain in washrooms when toilets are flushed. Also hand washing facilities in poor repair no hot/cold running water in prep area behind grill, sandwich prep. Must repair. Critical violation. 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior sides of grill side freezer , loose.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior upper panel inside ice machine not clean.must clean/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: Food and water trapped in between floor tiles.floors need re-grouting.must re-grout at front drive thru ,deep fryer area.must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No cold or hot running water at faucet above soft served ice cream machine.must repair. No hot water at 1-comp produce prep sink.must repair.
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: Observed no 'no smoking' signs posted on premises. Must post at entrances and other areas where smoking is prohibited. First offense of chicago clean indoor air ordinance. 7-32-020a.
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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 excessive ice on the walk-in cooler compressor unit need to remove and repair. Rear ice machine cover poor repair need to repair or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of chicken fryer door, defrost fry freezer next to grill.
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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 floor front under and around grill and fryers.
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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: Clean dusty wall and ceiling next to the rear ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: At mop sink observed water leaking need to repair or replace leaking plumbing part.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT DOOR TO ARRIVE.(FRONT FREEZER). FROM REPORT 1150551 7/20/2012.
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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.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINNING AREA CLOES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PLAY LAND NEED TO REPLACE.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS ROOM TOILET OVERFLOWING AT THIS TIME,PLUMBER CALLED. PLUMBER RODDED TOILET DRAINING CORRECTLY NOW.
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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.WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR EXCESSIVE ICE NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO REPAIR/REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.FRONT FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (SMALL FREEZER) NEED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS IN EMPLOYEE ROOM AND ABOVE WASHER.
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN SALAD COOLER STANDING WATER, CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR DRIP TRAYS AND EXTERIOR OR FRYERS. FROM REPORT 1674734 DATE 3/9/12
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR FRYER.
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP UNDER DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING CITATION ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN SALAD COOLER WATER ON BOTTOM SHELF, CLEAN DRINK DISPENSOR DRIP TRAYS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR FRYERS.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 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: All multi use utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. Spoons at coffee station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, drink dispensors and reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all debris build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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 need of cleaning through out under and around all equipment and in all corners. All standing water must be eliminated. Floors in need of regrouting in the rear fryer area, front fryer area, rear storage and ice cream area. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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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 at the grill area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Ceiling in rear storage area in poor repair. Ceiling tiles damaged from previous leak. Must correct and maintain at all times
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation unit above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths and ice utensil must be stored in a sanitizing solution at all times. Must correct and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTSIDE FREEZER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 3 1/4 INCH GAPS ON RUBBER WEATHER STRIP ALLOWING LIGHT TO ENTER. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE AND AT THE REAR SUPPLY AREA. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. LARGE AMOUNTS OF STANDING WATER DUE TO DRAIN BACKED UP, GARBAGE DEBRIS ON GROUND AND CONTAINERS OPEN WITH DEBRIS VISIBLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. SPOONS AT COFFEE STATION.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE ELIMINATED. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN THE REAR FRYER AREA, FRONT FRYER AREA, REAR STORAGE AND ICE CREAM AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT THE GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING TILES DAMAGED FROM PREVIOUS LEAK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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: Seal all small holes noted in walls.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 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 over 30 live drain flies around beverage stations and on surrounding walls. Instd to eliminate same and clean all affected areas. Also rear walk-in freezer door which leads to outside not rodent proof, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting and no daylight to be seen. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same and maintain. Also excessive ice build up in walk-in freezer. Clean and maintain. Condensor leaking at front prep cooler. Repair same.
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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: Missing ceiling tile above front exposed handsink. Clean walls thru-out front. Seal all small holes noted in walls.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 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: Numerous (over 10) live drain flies noted underneath and around beverage station at front counter. Rotting out floor, excessive standing syrup, soda in cabinet in same area. Must eliminate flies and repair floor to eliminate harborage. Must keep floor dry. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious
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