5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant

5077 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 28, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 28, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 28, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (IN THE BASEMENT) WITH VISIBLE EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA, CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD (BREAD) STORAGE INSIDE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Dec 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON WOOD PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND NEXT TO THE 1 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER AND WASHER AND DRYER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN AND WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED CUT WOOD STORED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AND TO STORE THE WOOD ON PALLETS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE DRYWALL WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS, VIOLATION 47 CORRECTED GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER REPLACED VIOLATION 51 CORRECTED BACK FLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON COFFEE - CAPPUCCINO MACHINE , ICE MACHINE AND WATER HOSE VIOLATION 55 CORRECTED. EASY CLEANABLE COVER PROVIDED OVER WALK IN COOER DOORS AND REAR ENTRANCE
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Jul 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(FLOUR ) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/2019 REPORT #2303968 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 47 MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE GASKET ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY. VIOLATION #51 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION # 51 MUST INSTALL HOSE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE USED IN BASEMENT FOR FLOOR WASHING. VIOLATION # 55 MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE CEILING COVER BETWEEN OUTSIDE COOLERS AND ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.
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Jul 31, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL THREE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE GASKET ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HOSE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE USED IN BASEMENT FOR FLOOR WASHING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE CEILING COVER BETWEEN OUTSIDE COOLERS AND ENTRANCE TO BUILDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED OR PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE CEILING IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF BAKERY AND IN TOP OF FREEZERS AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOWNSTAIRS,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMEN STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS) AND IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT GAS OVEN IN BAKERY PART OF BUSINESS DOESN'T HAVE PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR GAS OVEN . MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEM
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43
May 18, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. ALSO EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING,SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS VEAL, CHICKEN, LAMB AND SPINACH PIE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. THREE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE BUT ALL OF THEM ARE EXPIRED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2071664 DATED 7/31/17. #35-SMALL HOOD AND FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN . #36-MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: THREE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Jul 31, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT,ETC AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. ALSO RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE SAUSAGE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOOD AND FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE TWO PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT DURING INSPECTION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN,WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY DOWN AND SHOULD HAVE NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT,ETC AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. ALSO RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE SAUSAGE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOOD AND FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE TWO PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Aug 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SAUSAGE NOT LABELED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL SAUSAGE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE/ESPRTESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, LIDS NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTTIAN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVING, RACKS NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NEED TO BE REPAIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREA, AND OUTSIDE BACK AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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74
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, AND OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS.
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Aug 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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86
Aug 6, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AT REAR BASEMENT AREA. ALSO OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE LINEN CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT ON TOP OF BOXES AND ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 30 LBS. OF BEEF STUFFED CABBAGE AT 62.4F; INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED-V=$130. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS/STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Dec 21, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP WHILE I'M STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS FOR SALE MUST HAVE A LABEL. NAME OF THE PRODUCT,NAME ADDRESS AND ZIP CODE OF MANUFACTURER,LIST OF INGREDIENTS,LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR,ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR OR PRESERVATIVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING/BASEBOARD 4" TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING (WITH FOOD SPLASHED STAINED)AND MAINTAINED. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM,(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. OBSERVED MOP SINK BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EVERYTHING ON THE MOP SINK AND USE IT AS A MOP SINK NOT AS A STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 23, 2011
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10 LBS. OF MASHED POTATOES ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AT 51.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. OWNER/CFM, STATED, POTATOES MADE YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005[A]. POTATOES DISCARDED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND OWNER/CFM WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED,7-38-010[A].
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT DELI AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINERS IN KITCHEN, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AND COOLERS IN DELI AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, DELI AND BASEMENT. ALSO INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DELI AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FOR DELI EXPOSED SINK AND BASEMENT 2PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS AND SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant on file is from Dec 28, 2023. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant.

Has 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 5077 Kiko Meat Market — 016 Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.