Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining

6511 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2013, Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining has 23 inspections in the public record. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 17 times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN BURGER AND PASTA PREP STATIONS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER. OBSERVED WATER AT 60F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: POTATOES AT 119F AND 120F AND 117F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN PAPERTOWEL DISPENSERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND UPSTAIRS SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK/DUMP AND STAINLESS-STEEL PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/ MISSING COVERS FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, AND RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS, ESPECIALLY ON MECHANICAL COMPARTMENTS OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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61
Nov 4, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE ON PIPE AND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN OF BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE BLACK BROKEN RUBBER TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CHEST COOLER AT SERVING LINE OF DELI,ALSO PROVIDE HANDLE AT LID OD SERVING COOLER AT SAME AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS,IN THE KITCHEN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN TEMP OF 130.6F AND COOKED FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 129.7F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP FLAT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DINING AREA SERVING LINE. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8,VALUE 41 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HUMMUS,SOUR CREAM,DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 49F IN DINING AREA SERVING LINE UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINATAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUND 6,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED.TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT RECORDING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. ALSO MUST REPAIR AUTOMATIC VALVE AT SAID UNIT FOR WATER RETENTION. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: GAP OF 1/4" OF SIDE ENTRANCE AT BOTTOM DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ENTRANCE
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE ON PIPE AND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN OF BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE BLACK BROKEN RUBBER TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CHEST COOLER AT SERVING LINE OF DELI,ALSO PROVIDE HANDLE AT LID OD SERVING COOLER AT SAME AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR DISHROOM SANITIZER COMPARTMENT SLOWLY DRAINING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS,IN THE KITCHEN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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45
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PER THE MANAGER ON SITE, THE HEAT DISH MACHINE IS NO LONGER IN USE DUE TO THE DOOR NOT LATCHING CLOSED, THAT AUTOMATICALLY RUNS THE DISH MACHINE. DISHWARE/UTENSILS ARE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OR FIRST-FLOOR DISH MACHINE. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE THE FACILITY WANTS TO REPAIR AND USE THE DISH MACHINE, THE FACILITY MUST EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND FAX WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST AT 312-746-4240 TO AN INSPECTOR TO COME OUT ON SITE TO TEST THE DISH MACHINE AND, IF REPAIRED PROPERLY, TO HAVE THE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SHOOT IS SOILED WITH CALCIUM DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH PRODUCTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) LOCATED NEAR THE SUSHI/RETAIL AREA. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP BEFORE THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
35
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS (PREMADE SUSHI) IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR SUSHI AREA DO NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS POSTED ON THE LABEL. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS, 6) NUTRITION LABELING, 7) SALMONID FISH ADDITIVES USED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CYLINDER BOWL USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINER IN SUSHI AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. MANAGER ON SITE REMOVED THE ITEM USED AS A SCOOP.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON MOVING CART IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN SUSHI AREA. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH UTENSILS HANDLES FACING UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE; IN RUNNING WATER; IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND MEANS OF ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND NEAR PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT PREPAREA. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE/FROST BUILDUP NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER #3 FAN GUARD. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILDUP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED SLICED BEEF IN A PAN ON A HOT HOLDING SERVING DISPLAY STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 121.8F AND 117.3F. BEEF DISCARDED. 2 LBS ASSORTED PEPPERONI & BEEF PIZZA NOTED AT 69.6F AT THE PIZZA KIOSK PREP AREA. PIZZA DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 135F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL OF PIZZA DISPLAYED AT THE PIZZA KIOSK PREP AREA. NO DESCRIPTION OF HOW TPHC WILL BE IMPLEMENTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL, ALL DATES AND TIMES. PIZZA NOTED AT 69.6F. ALL PIZZA DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME IE:FLOUR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BASEMENT PREP DISH MACHINE, AS A COVER FOR ELECTRICAL SOCKETS, OR INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT OF THE SELF-SERVE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PRODUCTION AND CATERING PREPPING SIDES OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE TOILET PAPER DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.----BLACKENED MOLD NOTED ON WALLS AT THE SCRAPPER SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.----FLOORS UNDER THE SAME DISH MACHINE AREA WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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61
Dec 17, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN FOR MENU/MENU BOARD FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT MR.PAC STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Apr 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND ALTERNATE METHOD OF WASHING AND SANITIZING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(ECOLOGIC SOLUTIONS/ECA TECHNOLOGY USING SALT SOLUTIONS TO WASH AND SANITIZE).MUST PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ON HOW WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING IS BEING PERFORMED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE DATA ON ALL CHEMICALS BEING USED(DETERGENTS/SANITIZER).
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95
Nov 18, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE BROKE/REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS LEFT BEHIND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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90
Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE BROKE/REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS LEFT BEHIND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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90
Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 51F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: CUT TOMATOES,CHOCOLATE MILK ,ETC. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING AREA AT TEMP OF 55.1F,TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:YOGURTS,SUSHI ROLL,SANDWICHES ETC. DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING COFFEE AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE 56.7F,ALSO TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT:CUT FRESH FRUITS,PASTA SALADS.SANDWICHES ETC. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRESENTLY TECHNICIAN ON SITE.UNABLE TO REPAIR COOLERS STILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TAGGED ALL FOUR UNITS,"DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. TODAY 10-29-19 TWO COOLER STILL REMAINS TAGGED AT SELF SERVE AREA.PRESENT TEMPERATURE FROM 45.6F TO 47F.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE BROOKED/REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS LEFT BEHIND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LEAKING AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA, REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE IS MISSING ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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70
Oct 21, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE FOLOWING COLD UNITS: SUSHI PRODUCTS AND SANDWICHES AT TEMP OF 50F TO 55F. POUNDS 75,VALUE 391.36F. DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING AREA: 25 POUNDS OF VARIOUS KIND OF YOGURTS, 10 POUNDS CHEESE AND LUNCHABLES AND 10 POUNDS MILKS ALL AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.6F; POUNDS 45,VALUE 100. SELF SERVING COOLER AT COFFEE AREA: PASTA SALADS,SANDWICHED FRESH FRUIT CUTS AT TEMP OF 57.6F TO 62F; CHOCOLATE MILK, CHOPPED LETTUCE,DICED TOMATOES,LIQUID EGGS AND SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 51.6F TO 62.6F,PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AT WOK PREP AREA,POUNDS 40,VALUE 65.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 51F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: CUT TOMATOES,CHOCOLATE MILK ,ETC. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING AREA AT TEMP OF 55.1F,TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:YOGURTS,SUSHI ROLL,SANDWICHES ETC. DISPLAY COOLER AT SELF SERVING COFFEE AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE 56.7F,ALSO TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT:CUT FRESH FRUITS,PASTA SALADS.SANDWICHES ETC. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRESENTLY TECHNICIAN ON SITE.UNABLE TO REPAIR COOLERS STILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TAGGED ALL FOUR UNITS,"DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-22-19,REPORT# 2285357. #16) 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE PULP MACHINE WITH STICKY JUICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF UNIT AND MAINTAIN. (ON 4-10-19 DOOR WAS LOCKED, NO KEY PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. TODAY DOOR LEFT OPENED BY LOYOLA MANAGEMENT.) #47) 4-204.18 WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNITS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED FLYING INSECT IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: 10 HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, 15 FLYING INSECTS ON NORTH-EAST WALLS INSIDE DRY STORAGE(EAST AREA);FRESH JUICE ROOM OVER 60 FLYING INSECTS;SALAD BAR 6 FLYING INSECTS; 6 FLIES AT MOP SINK AREA; OVER 15 FLIES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM ON DIRTY APRONS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE AND CHUTE IN DINING AREA;ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON SHELVES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WOK PREP AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PIPES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE BROOKED/REPLACED, HOWEVER WAS LEFT BEHIND RUST AT EXTERIOR OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LEAKING AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA, REPAIR CAUSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE IS MISSING ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: "BURGER STUDIO" FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 51.1F TO 53.5F, TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT (SLICED CHEESE,CHICKEN,AND DRESSING).UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED BOTH UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ON 4-18-19 UNIT STILL NOT REPAIRED, REMAINS TAGGED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE PULP MACHINE WITH STICKY JUICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF UNIT AND MAINTAIN. (ON 4-10-19 DOOR WAS LOCKED, NO KEY PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. TODAY DOOR LEFT OPENED BY LOYOLA MANAGEMENT.)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED UTENSILS TOSSED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH DRIED WATER SPOTS AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST MAINTAIN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,AIR-DRYING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO STORE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNITS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AT FRESH FRUIT AREA. EXCESS GREASE INSIDE ALL DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED KITCHEN. EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS(KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH ROOM OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BY THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.WATER SPRAYER IS REPAIRED WITH DIRTY PLASTIC GROCERY PLASTIC BAG,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DUCT TAPE USED FOR SEAL WALLS,EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: "BURGER STUDIO" FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 51.1F TO 53.5F, TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT (SLICED CHEESE,CHICKEN,AND DRESSING).UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED BOTH UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ON 4-18-19 UNIT STILL NOT REPAIRED, REMAINS TAGGED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO DRAIN DUE TO WASTE PIPE CONNECTED TO UNIT AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE UNIT IS CLOGGED (DEBRIS/FOOD INTO THE DRAIN PIPE UP TO THE RIM AT SCRAPE SINK), WHEN UNIT IS IN OPERATION (WHICH IT WAS) EXCESS WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE DRAIN BASKET. WASTE WATER (FOOD DEBRIS) OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-10-19,REPORT #2282938 4-204.115 TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT RECORDING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRESENTLY SHOWED FINAL TEMP OF 162.6F TO 166.4F. SANITARIAN TEST STRIP WITH HIGH COLOR CONTRAST DID CHANGE COLOR TO INDICATE FINAL TEMP OF 180F. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - TODAY VIOLATION STILL REMAIN.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4-10-19, REPORT#2282938 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 1-19-18 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WASTE PULP MACHINE WITH STICKY JUICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF UNIT AND MAINTAIN. (ON 4-10-19 DOOR WAS LOCKED, NO KEY PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. TODAY DOOR LEFT OPENED BY LOYOLA MANAGEMENT.)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED UTENSILS TOSSED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH DRIED WATER SPOTS AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST MAINTAIN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,AIR-DRYING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO STORE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNITS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AT FRESH FRUIT AREA. EXCESS GREASE INSIDE ALL DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED KITCHEN. EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS(KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH ROOM OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BY THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.WATER SPRAYER IS REPAIRED WITH DIRTY PLASTIC GROCERY PLASTIC BAG,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DUCT TAPE USED FOR SEAL WALLS,EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE PAN(27#) OF COOKED SLICE TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48F;A PAN(27#) OF COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.3F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,WITH COOKING DATE OF 4-9-19,POUNDS 54,VALUE 153.AT BURGER STUDIO: ONE PACKAGE OF SLICED SWISS CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.5F; 1 PACKAGE OF SLICED MONTERY JACK AT TEMP OF 51.2F 2 1/2(8.oz)CONTAINERS OF CHIPOTLE SAUCE(CONTAINERS LABEL REQUIRED REFRIGERATION)AT TEMP OF 54F; AND 3/4 OF GALLON SALAD DRESSING AT TEMP OF 53.9F,POUND 9,VALUE 15. AT BLEECKERS ST. STATION INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND EXTRA FOOD PANS: GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 51.6F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.2F; PURRED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 49.6F; VARIOUS KIND OF SLICED CHEESE(PROVOLONE,SWISS, CHEDDAR CHEESE,PEPPER JACK,ASIAGO CHEESE ETC) AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 50F; SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 48.6; PEELED BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OD 49.7F; SLICED AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 51F; TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 52.4F; CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 50.7F; POUNDS 28.8,VALUE 89. DELI STATION: 2# OF COOKED SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 82.7F TO 84F,VALUE 10. FRUIT STATION: 10 POUNDS OF DICED HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 53.1F STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,1.5# OF DICED CANTALOUPE AT SERVING DISH AT COLD UNIT(COSTUMER WERE SERVING THEMSELVES)AT TEMP OF 53.6F; POUNDS 11.5; VALUE 20. TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT "BLEECKERS ST." STATION AT INTERIOR AIR TEMP OF 49.8F TO 53.1F,TCS FOOD(COOKED STRIP CHICKEN,HUMMUS,CHICKEN SALAD ETC) STORED AT MENTIONED UNIT.AT "BURGER STUDIO" FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 51.1F TO 53.5F,TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT(SLICED CHEESE,CHICKEN,AND DRESSING).UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.TAGGED BOTH UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DELI STATION,PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER REMOVED FROM EAST WALL AT SAID SINK. MUST RE-INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT SAID SINK.FOOD WAS PRESENTLY PREPARED AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS. - COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. KITCHEN: ON SHELVES WERE FOOD ARE STORED,ON TOP WRAPPED FOOD(WHICH SARAN WRAP WITH HOLES STORED ON SHELVES,ON CLEAN WHITE SERVING DISHES,POTS,UTENSILS(ITEMS USED FOR COOKING AND SERVING FOOD).NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON WALLS,CEILINGS,METAL SHELVES.DISH ROOM THROUGHOUT THE AREA(WALLS, DIRTY AND CLEAN POTS); BOTH STORAGE DRY FOOD: FLIES ON TOP BOXES,FOOD BOXES,WRAPPED SWEETS WHICH ONE WRAP WAS BROKEN. HALLWAY: WALLS, CEILINGS,DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS. SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF STORAGE OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN WERE METAL FOOD CARTS AREA STORED.ONE WALL HAD NUMEROUS FLIES THAT THE WALL WAS ALMOST BLACK,INSTEAD OF WHITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA AND UTENSILS(DISHES,COOKING SPOONS,SPATULAS ETC).CONTACT PEST CONTROL.NUMEROUS LIVE FLIES TO COUNT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR FOR THE SANITIZING CYCLE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT RECORDING ADEQUATELY THE FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRESENTLY SHOWED FINAL TEMP OF 162.6F TO 166.4F. SANITARIAN TEST STRIP WITH HIGH COLOR CONTRAST DID CHANGE COLOR TO INDICATE FINAL TEMP OF 180F. MUST REPAIR MEASURING DEVICE/SENSOR AT WAREWASHING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE REFUSE STORAGE, EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER TOP PART WITH EXCESS SOLID GREASE.GREASE AT EDGE OF THE CONTAINER DRIPPED ON CEMENT FLOOR,LID OPENED WITH EXCESS SOLID OIL AND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE RESIDUE ON METAL STRAIN GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE EXCESS WASTE OIL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT,TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES .MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR AND WALLS AROUND THE UNIT, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED UTENSILS TOSSED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH DRIED WATER SPOTS AND DEBRIS ON THEM. MUST MAINTAIN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,AIR-DRYING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO STORE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNITS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AT FRESH FRUIT AREA. EXCESS GREASE INSIDE ALL DEEP FRYERS INCLUDED KITCHEN. EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS(KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH ROOM OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BY THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.WATER SPRAYER IS REPAIRED WITH DIRTY PLASTIC GROCERY PLASTIC BAG,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DUCT TAPE USED FOR SEAL WALLS,EQUIPMENT ETC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING( FOOD SPILLAGE ,ENCRUSTED FOOD,GREASE ETC),DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS,INCLUDED FLOOR DRAINS.SEAL BASEBOARD WALL IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE SMALL SOUP KETTLE.REMOVE EXCESS WATER IN DISH ROOM,KEEP AREA DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN FOOD CART AT MEAT/GRILL,REPLACE. BROKEN/CHIPPED ICE SCOOP AT COFFEE STATION,NEED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SPILLAGE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER AT FOOD COURT AND BY THE YOGURT MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH DEBRIS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,LIQUID SPILLAGE UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER BOTH POP DISPENSERS AT FOOD COURT AND BY THE YOGURT MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WOKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WEST WALL OF PIZZA/TOPIO AREA,SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN,REPLACE.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINET UNDER GRILL NEEDS CLEANING AT DAMEN BASEMENT HOT LINE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEEDS CLEANINGIN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO DISHMACHINE WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE/PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD BURNT OUT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK AT CATERING KITCHEN(OFFICE#23)SLOW DRAINING NEEDS T BE REPAIRED.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM (PIPE FROM THE CEILING), AND A LEAK UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Sep 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS EYES STATION SET UP AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.THE EYE STATION WAS SET UP AFTER THE LICENSE INSPECTION ON 3-15-15INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID STATION AND RELOCATED
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 7 POUNDS OF COOKED WHITE RICE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 48.6F;(UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 37F.FOUND 4 POUNDS OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.3F STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR MP OF 38F.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,POUNDS 9,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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 EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA DROPPING FOOD AND UTENSILS ON FLOOR WITH GLOVES ON PICKED UP FOOD AND DISCARDED IN GARBAGE CONTAINER AND UTENSILS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES WENT BACK AT FOOD STATION AND OPENED RICE COOKERY TOOK OUT THE WHITE RICE, WITH ONE HAND HOLD THE SPOON HANDLE AND WITH OTHER HAND HOLED COOKED RICE, WHICH THAN PLACED FOOD AT STEAM TABLE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ALSO WITH GLOVES ON AFTER OPENED A FOOD CAN OPENED THE DOOR TO DISCARD THE CAN AT RECYCLE BIN OUT THE PREP AREA,THAN WENT BACK TO PREP AREA OPENED AND CONTINUE TO PREP FOOD INCLUDED CUTTING PITA BREAD.NO GLOVES WAS CHANGED NOR HAND WASHING. MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH MACHINE AT MAIN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED/NOT IN USE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM.ONCE UNIT IS REPAIRED CONTACT THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE STATION,GRIMES ON FLOOR DRAIN AT MAIN PREP AND DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT BREAKFAST STATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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78
Mar 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD VENT NOT CLEAN AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LADDER/DISHWASHING APRON/GLOVES STORED TO CLOSE TO CLEAN DISHES RACK.(DISHWASHING ROOM)
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86
Mar 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AT DOORS THROUGH-OUT.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DUMPSTER AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, FIRST FLOOR. LEVEL AND CAP ALL UNSED DRAINS UNDER COUNTERS/EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS,CEILING AND AROUND PIPE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,FIRST AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED CEILING TILE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #4 WITH BLACK AND RUST SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION IN BASEMENT GREASE TRAP ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL THE PREP AREAS. PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM, FIRST FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT FAUCET WHERE THE YOGURT MACHINE IS INSTALLED. FIRST FLOOR. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND ALL COFFEE MACHINES AND ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE IS NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS THROUGHOUT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining.

Has Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining's inspection record improved over time?

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A medium risk rating at Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aramark & Loyola Damen — Damen Dining is inspected around two times per year on average.