Alexander's
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
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Score
Alexander's appears in inspection records 31 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATED AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Aug 27, 2024
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)---: NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12--- NOTED BULK FOOD STORED ON TOP OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11--- NOTED SERVING PLATE INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. 3-307.11--- NOTED SOUP STORED IN USED BUCKETS OF AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNABLE TO READ PEELING LABEL FROM PREVIOUS PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS ONLY.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- NOTED ALL THE FOOD HANDLERS, DISHWASHER WITHOUT A HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--- NOTED PLATES WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED FOR FOOD SCOOPS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES FOR FOOD.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- ALL RAW WOOD USED AS REPAIR FOR THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINT/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT. : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE ICE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15---- NOTED LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN AND LEAKING RINSE BASIN REPAIRED WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH A METAL WELD.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPEN BATE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING DISHWASHERS.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED SOUPS. TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN SOUP AND VEGETABLE SOUP OBSERVED ON SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLD TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 119.8F AND 125.4F. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING IN ICE BATHS, SHALLOW CONTAINERS, QUICK CHILL IN FREEZER ETC.NO COOLING LOGS BEING USED TO MONITOR. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE AT 50.3F. REVIEWED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
22
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH FRESH STRAWBERRIES, TOAST, BACON AND OTHER COOKED FOOD ITEMS FROM THE GRILL WITH BAR HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED COOK TO USE GLOVES AND CHANGE AS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDLING RAW EGGS AND RTE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
9
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND COOKS LINE PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A DIRTY KNIFE WAS IN THE FRONT PREP SINK AND KNIFE SHARPENERS IN THE KITCHEN HAND SINK AND SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND PLASTIC BUCKETS. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 160 F AT THE MANIFOLD. HIGH TEMPERATURE EXTERNAL GAUGE READING 140 F. MANAGERS IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATORS SHOWING THE MACHINE NOT REACHING AN ADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REACHES PROPER TEMPERATURE, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS ON THE COOKS LINE AT 50.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL THE FOOD HANDLERS, DISHWASHER WITHOUT A HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
40
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD STORED ON TOP OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SOUP STORED IN USED BUCKETS OF AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNABLE TO READ PEELING LABEL FROM PREVIOUS PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS ONLY.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED PLATES WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED FOR FOOD SCOOPS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES FOR FOOD.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD USED AS REPAIR FOR THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINT/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE ICE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN AND LEAKING RINSE BASIN REPAIRED WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH A METAL WELD.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPEN BATE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING DISHWASHERS.
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Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER TIED WITH A ROPE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE SINK USED FOR SCRAPPING FOOD FROM DISHINGS HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 AND #58 RULE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2564200 DATED 9/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #51) MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES. #58)NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CIATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT KITCHEN HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SAUSAGE, OATMEAL, TURKEY ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $26.00 THROUGH DENATUIRNG PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND BAGS OF DIRTY LINENS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A PIECE OF FROZEN STEAK ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA LEFT FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.
35
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATE INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SOME NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SPATULARS STORED ON THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE A DRAWER OR KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER TIED WITH A ROPE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE SINK USED FOR SCRAPPING FOOD FROM DISHINGS HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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43
Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS CORNED BEEF IN THE NEW COOKS LINE COOLER AT 39.2F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)--- INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP STORAGE SHELVING. 4-601.11(B)--- LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, DAMAGED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-203.13--- MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND DOOR THRESHOLD WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN, DAMAGED WOOD, AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Sep 23, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 59.5F WITH COOKED SAUSAGE AT 74.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE COOKED HAM IN A SMALL PAN TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IMPROPERLY COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 123.1F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS 4 HOURS TO 70F AND AN ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS TO 41F. A QUICK CHILL IN A FREEZER, OR COOL IN A SHALLOW PAN, SMALL PORTIONS, UNCOVERED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED SAUSAGES AT 74.5F, DICED TOMATOES AT 54.3F, AND DICED HAM AT 56.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS ON THE PRINTED MENU WERE IMPROPERLY REMINDED AND DISCLOSED. ALL ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS, INCLUDING THE FULLY COOKED ITEMS SUCH AS TURKEY AND HAM, WITH REMINDER ASTERISKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MENU THAT PROPERLY DISCLOSES AND REMINDS THE CONSUMER OF ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS AND BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT CO-MINGLE COOKS LINE KNIVES IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, DAMAGED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP STORAGE SHELVING.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND DOOR THRESHOLD WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN, DAMAGED WOOD, AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
5
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, TURKEY, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 4, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. FIRST AID KIT WAS PROVIDED BY MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION, NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WAS WRITTEN AND MARKED WITH AN ASTERIK FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU(STEAKS, BURGERS, AND EGGS.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
25
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP WHICH HAD DARK YELLOWING STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACCUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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55
Sep 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACCUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2019
License
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(PRODUCE PREP). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU(STEAKS, BURGERS, AND EGGS.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACCUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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45
Mar 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS EXCEEDING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F. CURRENTLY AT 165F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST REGULATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS TO REACH MINIMUM 100F AND MAXIMIMUM 120F.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVIDED WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT TOP OF EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AT BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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78
Nov 1, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED LABELED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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74
Oct 25, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED LABELED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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47
Dec 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPLACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR DOORS OF THREE REACH IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER BY THE WEST WALL OF THE ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED,DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SPIDER WEBS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE COUNTER OF SERVING WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
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82
Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE NEWLY INSTALLED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBING PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS INSIDE THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE NEWLY INSTALLED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
May 18, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WITHOUT GLOVED HANDS OR UTENSILS, TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD: TOMATOES, CHEESE, LETTUCE ETC. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE OPERATING DISH MACHINE, MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINER FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER THAN WENT BACK TO SHRED PEELED, COOKED POTATOES, NO HAND WASHING NOR GLOVED HIS HANDS. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE CONTINUOUSLY WIPING HIS HAND ON APRON AFTER ONLY RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING/PROPER GLOVE USE WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF MICE ON PREMISES. OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN PREP AREAS: DROPPINGS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE A WHITE BOWL OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS; ON TOP OF PREP TABLE BY TOASTER, BREAD, AND OTHER OPENED FOOD. UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS. DROPPINGS ON SHELVES WHERE COOKED FOOD IS STORED UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. REAR PREP/STORAGE/OFFICE: DROPPINGS UNDER AND BESIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON SHELVES BETWEEN THE WOOD PALLETS. UNDER AND AROUND DESK. MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGES BY THE DINING TABLE/AND PLANTS. BASEMENT AREA: OVER 500 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD STORAGE, ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS, ON TOP THE JUICE BOXES, BEHIND AND SIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS (FOOD IS STORED IN THEM). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE TOP PART WITH BLACK, PINK AND YELLOW SLIME ON PANEL WHERE ICE IS FORMED. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED TWO BROKEN, POROUS, DIRTY RAW WOOD PANEL INSIDE THE DOOR REACH IN-COOLER IN FRONT OF SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE/OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. LID LINER OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN. WE(EMPLOYEE)OPENED THE LID OF MENTIONED UNIT, WATER LEAKED FROM LINER ON TOP FOOD BOXES. NEED TO REPLACE. FOUND RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER COVERED WITH AN APRON WITH UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON APRON. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD. RAW CHICKEN AND EGGS STORED NEXT TO AND ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN KITCHEN REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATE AND ABOVE FROM RAW FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE ON TOP OF THE UNIT WITH DRIPPED GREASE ON CEMENT GROUND. ALSO WASTE OIL ON SOUTH WALL BEHIND THE SAID UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER, CEMENT GROUND AND WALL TO PREVENT INSECTS/RODENTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: TWO COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR THE LARGE POTS (DUE TO HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS TOO SMALL FOR THE LARGE POT) IN POOR REPAIR. WATER SEEPING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER FROM BROKEN SEAM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AND COMPARTMENT SINKS LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT THE LARGEST POTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-7-16,REPORT#1966162 #32-FOUND METAL SHELF BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR. #34- FOUND FLOOR TILES LOOSE/BROKE AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOT OF CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER(EAST SIDE OF THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT) FOUND FLOOR TILES LOOSE/BROKE AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR REPLACE SAID GASKET. SHELF ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESS GREASE,PORUS MATERIAL UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN OFF GREASE FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MATS IN DISH ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE FROM FLOOR A BUCKET FULL OF WATER AT SOUTH WALL BY THE JUICE BOXES. LITER, DEBRIS AND DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS AND FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AREAS. BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH HOLES AT STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGH-OUT THE BASEMENT. WALLS HAVE ACCUMULATION OF WHITE MINERAL DEPOSITS, WHICH CRUMBLES ON TOP THE CHEST FREEZERS, JUICE BOXES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS, CEILING. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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61
Oct 7, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND METAL SHELF BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES LOOSE/BROKE AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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90
Mar 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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90
Jan 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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95
Jan 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASH AREA AROUND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND AROUND FUSE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL AROUND FUSE BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL VALVE LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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74
Mar 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2014
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: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM, AND PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY DISCLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ROOF THE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR PROPERLY REMOVE ANY DISCOLRATION AND BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. OBSERVED THE ICE CONTAINER THATS BUILT INTO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER COVERED UP BY A PIECE OF WAX PAPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-INSTALL THE LID THAT WAS REMOVED TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE ICE IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON PREMESIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FOOD LINE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND ALSO THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLATE USED TO SCOOP HASHBROWNS IN THE REAR PREP REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD.
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70
Aug 12, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY COVERED OR LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PROTECTIVE LIDS AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES AND RUST SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ALSO TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILT UP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FREE OF DIRT AND DUST.
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86
Aug 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT THE STORAGE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE, ON SHELVINGS SCATTERED AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER AND AT CORNER WALL BASE BY THE FREEZER ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY COVERED OR LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PROTECTIVE LIDS AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES AND RUST SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ALSO TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILT UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FREE OF DIRT AND DUST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
Oct 25, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/15/12
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12
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74
Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP AREA COUNER/SHELF, UNDER WAFFLE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/22/12).
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95
Jul 23, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF TO ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES IN KITCHEN, SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENT DIVIDER IN POOR REPAIR/WATER LEAKING INTO BOTH COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Mar 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUTERS THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MEAT SLICER COUNTER AT 2COMP.SINK,AND PEELING PAINT ON CABINET UNDER ICE BIN.MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN,AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND FOIL LININGS ON STRORAGE COUNTERS AND CABINETS.ALSO CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES AND ON PREP COUNTERS WITH STAINS AN DEEP KNIFE CUTS NEEDS RESURFACING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON COUNTER AT MEAT SLICER ON 2COMP.SINK,CABINET AT 2COMP.SINK WITH SLIDING DOORS,SINK ON DISH MACHINE,DRAIN DISH BASKET ON SAME SINK ON DISH MACHINE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS AND CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD,OR RELOCATE THE SINK IN FRONT OF TOILET TO KITCHEN TO FAR FROM FOODSEVICE STAFFS HANDLING FOODS TO WASH HANDS.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING UNDER TOILET BOWL IN BOYS TOILET,AND PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Apr 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.
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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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving 1st. floor need cleaning(corners).floors in bsmt. storage areas, under shelving need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in rear prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning, missing light shields in bathroom shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, dining areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alexander's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alexander's on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alexander's?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Alexander's.
Has Alexander's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alexander's have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alexander's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Alexander's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alexander's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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