Andies Restaurant
5253 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 11, 2025
Andies Restaurant was last inspected on August 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
August 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility reusing single use grocery bags to store mashed potatoes in the walk-in cooler. Instructed management that single service items should not be reused and to store food items in food grade bags or containers.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of soil residues on the shelving in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside the womens customer restroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
32 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at hand sink behind the bar.
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: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to label some food storage containers identified with common name (flour, oregano etc)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of dishmachine with mineral build-up.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working light bulbs above kitchen prep and dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed cutting boards with deep scratches and stains located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.
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 rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure surfaces remained smooth and easily cleanable.
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 holes around piping above the hot water tank in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to seal holes around piping and maintain them smoothly.
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 loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside bar ice machine. Must clean interior of bar ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris at the following locations- underneath side of shelves at prep and dishwashing area, interior of prep area reach-in coolers and coolers door rubber gaskets. Must clean equipment 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 dust build-up on prep area ceiling tiles around ceiling ventilation covers. Must clean and maintain ceiling tiles/ventilation covers.
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 on the wall behind dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must clean wall and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide consumer advisory (on-site), reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods. Also must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation was 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: All dry food containers stored under prep tables at rear area must have a label with common name
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide scoops/utensils with handles to scoop out dry food ingredients: flour, sugar etc. Remove all plastic containers without handles from products.
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: Condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler with ice on pipes instructed to repair issue. No food under the unit.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.replace with raised shelves
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: Additional detail cleaning is needed inside the deep fryer, under prep tables, wheels/legs of equipment, and prep tables. Grease on shelves and base of prep tables.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 brick walls behind bar and ice machine areas not smooth and cleanable. Must seal all holes, cracks, crevices, and openings of said walls to make them smooth and easily cleanable. Also must replace broken baseboard wall tile under the three-compartment sink in dishroom broken caulking at low temp dishmachine and around handwashing sink at same area, replace with a smooth application broken ceiling tiles around pipe above hot water tank/dishroom area, replace
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Cleaning is needed at protective light shield in the kitchen and front of the walk-in cooler
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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 no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee with long beards and no beard guard. Instructed to wear beard guard at all times when preparing food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates at the waiters station and kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates and cutlery during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean shelves inside the walk in cooler and rear kitchen prep area with dirt, old food debris. Must also clean and/or replace rust shelves at both locations
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: Noted opening at corner wall base underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to seal and maintain all holes and openings where ever necessary to prevent hiding and entry places for pest. Must also clean and maintain floor drains especially by the dish washing area.
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: Noted the following previous core violation #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report #2269150 dated 3/8/2019 not corrected. Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain.priority foundation violation #7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 raw wood shelves in front service area. Observed raw wood panel above dish machine. Raw wood is prohibited. Must paint or seal so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of small raech in milk refrigerator with brokrn plastic on bottom shelf. Restore interior of refrigerator to a smooth easily cleanable condition.
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: The light shield and vent directly above center of main cooking line with grease accumulation. 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 mop need to be hung to dry after use.
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 outside to dumpster a door leading to maintenance shed. Must clean and organize shed so that all items are up off ground. Get rid of any unecessary items and reduce clutter to deter insect and rodent harborage.
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 not all employees have food handler training. Have all employees obtain food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean shelves inside upright freezer at the kitchen prep area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted the following:-slow water drain at the women bathrooms, water leaking from the wall underneath the hand wash sink of same, no air gap at the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler. Instructed repair and maint all plumbing issues and bring to code.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout the exterior dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
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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: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for door handles and shelving for the front glass door display cooler.
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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: Missing floor tiles under the dish machine with pooling liquid and food debris. Must replace floor tiles to be smooth and cleanable.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures. Two coolers at improper temperatures. Cooks line drawer cooler found at 49f with food such as chicken at 48.6f. Rear prep two door cooler found at 50f with food such as cheese at 48.2f. Both coolers tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below and cdph contacted for tag removal. 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: The following potentially hazardous foods found held in the above mentioned coolers at improper temperatures. In the drawer coolers, chicken found at 49.5f, 47.1f, and 48.6f. Beef at 49.6f and 54.1f. In the two door cooler, cheese at 48.2f and 46.6f, cream at 51.8f. All foods discarded. Management states estimated lbs to be 35lbs with an estimated value of $275.00 critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 22 small flies throughout the dish area on stored pots and pans and walls. 17 flies throughout the front server station on the walls, rolled paper used for table cloths in the dining room and other stored items. Instructed to have the pest control co. Service establishment for flies to eliminate or minimize fly activity. Clean all affected areas to eliminate moist organic materials. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in coolers or freezers or food containers for re-heating foods inside the microwave oven. Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for door handles and shelving for the front glass door display cooler.
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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 throughout the bar and dish area with dirt, debris, broken glass. Must clean and maintain. Excessive ice build up on the floor and shelving of the walk-in freezer. Must remove. Missing floor tiles under the dish machine with pooling liquid and food debris. Must replace floor tiles to be smooth and cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Peeling ceiling tile above the rear kitchen prep table. Must replace. Moldy wall caulking at the dish machine area. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must not store infant high chairs for seating in the mens washroom.
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager at the time of inspection while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as chicken kabob,beef kabob. Steam rice,etc. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink,and on the walls of the drain board of the dish machine. Must re caulk 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: Ice on the floor inside the walk in freezer. Must remove ice and maintain. Clean in detail the floor behind the bar, along the wall base,all corner in between the cooler and under the 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation not working in both washrooms. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All wash cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping boards,must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install a splash guard between the exposed hand sink and the drain board of the 3 compartment sink behind the bar. Rusted wire rack shelvings inside the walk in cooler. Must remove rust or replace 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: Clean in detail and mintain the bulk dry food containers. Clean and sanitize the chopping board on top of the prep cooler in the cook line 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: Clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment 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: Clean and fremove grease accumulated in between the filters on the hood in the cook line and rear prep area and maintain. Clean the solid light shield in the front serving area and maintain. Seal gap around pipe and conduit in the dishwashing area 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: Instructed to clean the soiled rubber gaskets around the 3-door front cooler and replace the ripped gaskets on the first door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace or resurface the rusted food storage shelves inside the walk-in cooler and maintain. Replace the deep grooved, permanently stained cutting boards at the bar and the cutting board attached to the cold-holding unit in the rear prep.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the lids covering the large bulk food containers to remove food debris/crumbs.
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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 a sheet of ice covering the floor in the back of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to defrost freezer and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed two wiping cloths on the cutting boards in prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between use.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous food are prepared,and served , a certified food handle must be on premises at all times when food is prepared served and stored.presently business is opened with customers inside plus food is being delivered. Serious violation:7-38-012
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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: Observed food stored inside grocery plastic bags in coolers and freezers,instructed to provide a food grade bags and food containers with lids,to store food
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed bread plastic crates used for shelves and meshes as a guard rail in front of the shelf crates.surface has a build-up of debris and encrusted food,unable to clean.instructed to remove and provide shelves with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer,instructed to repair/replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Debris and food debris on shelves in prep area,under prep tables and inside the walk-in cooler and freezer.instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under shelves,inside liquor storage and outside storage. Food encrusted under shelves and corners of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer,need to clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Three compartment sinks not maintained: waste water backing up on two of three compartment sinks when water is released from compartment or when faucet is turned on.premises repair to function properly the said sink.a low temp dish machine on premises,100ppm. Serious violation:7-38-030
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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: Observed food stored inside grocery plastic bags in coolers and freezers,instructed to provide a food grade bags and food containers with lids,to store food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed bread plastic crates used for shelves and meshes as a guard rail in front of the shelf crates.surface has a build-up of debris and encrusted food,unable to clean.instructed to remove and provide shelves with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer,instructed to repair/replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Debris and food debris on shelves in prep area,under prep tables and inside the walk-in cooler and freezer.instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under shelves,inside liquor storage and outside storage. Food encrusted under shelves and corners of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer,need to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped, under grill. Must replace all damaged door rubber gaskets.
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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 not clean- observed dust build up on fan covers inside walk in cooler and food stains/food build up on lower side of shelves above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/food build up inside prep area floor drain. Must clean and maintain interior of all floor drains.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Provide labels for stored ready to eat food that is held more than 24 hours.
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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: Provide ladles for the salad dressing, or any utensils with handle.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace in poor repair(broken) rubber gasket inside the display prep coolers at front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Remove excess food debris from rubber gasket from all coolers and freezers. Also remove excess water inside the coolers under the prep tables,rear kitchen. Clean pop gun holder and pop gun behind the bar area, mineral and black substance build-up.remove liquid food spillage from inside the coolers in bar area.
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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: Re grout floor in dish machine area, stagnant water between floor tiles.
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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 dust build-up from vent covers throughout the premises and inside the walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide working thermometers in all coolers and freezers, including drawer coolers under the cooking equipment.
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Pass
Tag Removal · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Need names dates on all food items in storage.
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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: Instructed mgmt to properly store all clean single service utensils in prep area for use,invert all potes & pans in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace all stain & badly pitted cutting boards in prep area/need proper lids for all unprotected food items in storage in reach in & walk in coolers ,dry storage./replace or paint all rusty shelves in coolers behind bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Some shelves in coolers ,dry storage interior & exterior of equipment,inside ice machine need detail 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 under around stock need cleaning/must store all stock 6" off floor when in storage in walk in cooler,freezer & dry storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water leaking from under bottom of exposed hand bowl behind bar on to floor
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed mgmt to remove allunnecessary articles off premises when not in use or properly store away(detail clean & neatly store away)in out side dry storage room in rear area.
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Conditional
Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Need names dates on all food items in storage.
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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: Instructed mgmt to properly store all clean single service utensils in prep area for use,invert all potes & pans in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace all stain & badly pitted cutting boards in prep area/need proper lids for all unprotected food items in storage in reach in & walk in coolers ,dry storage./replace or paint all rusty shelves in coolers behind bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Some shelves in coolers ,dry storage interior & exterior of equipment,inside ice machine need detail 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 under around stock need cleaning/must store all stock 6" off floor when in storage in walk in cooler,freezer & dry storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water leaking from under bottom of exposed hand bowl behind bar on to floor
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed mgmt to remove allunnecessary articles off premises when not in use or properly store away(detail clean & neatly store away)in out side dry storage room in rear area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 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: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD & DIRT IN AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE ,SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION,INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE DEPT. OF HEALTH,PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT.
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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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA FOR USE,INVERT ALL POTES & PANS IN PREP AREA
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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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED PROPER LIDS FOR ALL UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE IN REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE./REPLACE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER & DRY STORAGE AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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.//WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER BOTTOM OF EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR ON TO FLOOR
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY)IN OUT SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Tag Removal · 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: 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. found entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door, shall be repair.citation issued with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: The following violation from inspection #277539 07.18.10 was not corrected #24 waste water backing up in 3 compartment sink while draining. Observed clear water with black specks upon reinspection. Tagged held for inspection. Citation #62721-11
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reduce splashing of dish machine from drain onto floor.
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Fail
Complaint · 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. NOTED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 7 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED SCREEN DOOR IN REAR (SOLID DOOR WAS OPEN) WITH OVER 1" GAP UNDER DOOR AND HOLE IN SCREEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO REDUCE AND CONTROL PEST ACCESS. CITATION #62712-11
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FOR WASHING/RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS. CITATION #62712-11
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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. REPAIR STOPPERS ON ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC. PROVIDE SHELVING TO MINIMIZE STORAGE OF FOOD ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLERS. REDUCE SPLASHING OF DISH MACHINE FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR.
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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. DETAIL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES PREP AREA.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 177069
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 177069
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069
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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 //VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #177069
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED GYROS MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F NO TIME ON CONTAINER OR TIME & TIMP LOG FOR FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES,MGMT VOLUNTERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $50.00
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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.//FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF,DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM & SIDE,NEED TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM & SIDE.
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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.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED, NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES,NEXT TO FREEZER OR PAINT,REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT 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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING, MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//WALL UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLANING OR REPAINT.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.