Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor

306-308 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2023
82
Score
Low Risk

Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2010. On Sep 12, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor since Sep 12, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.

Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE WALK-IN UP STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE CANNED COFFEE ON SHELVES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA CORNER BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE WALK-IN UP STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE CANNED COFFEE ON SHELVES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 1, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 58.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT DISH MACHINE. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMAPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE DISH MACHINE WATER OVERFLOWS THE OPEN PIP DRAIN THAT THE WATER DISPENSE INTO. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ANY OF THE THREE COMAPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA CORNER BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PORK AND CHICKEN IN METAL CONTAINERS SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UPSTAIRS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD HAMDLER REMOVED THE METAL CONTAINTERS OF PORK AND CHICKE AND PLACED UNDER RUNNING WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE WALK-IN UP STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE CANNED COFFEE ON SHELVES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY UPSTAIRS, WALK-IN FREEZER UP STAIRS, BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE BAKED GOODS AREA PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BUILT IN STOPPERS FOR ALL BASIN'S INOPERABLE. BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT BAKERY STATION ON STORE FLOOR ROOM AT 52F. FOUND ALL CHEESE AT 43F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELLOW AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 100 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. NOTED 30 SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. NOTED APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES BY BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK AND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BUILT IN STOPPERS FOR ALL BASIN'S INOPERABLE. BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND FLOUR BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INOPERABLE ON BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER #1 AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET NOT OPERABLE AT BASEMENT 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK. SINK WAS OBSERVED WITH ONLY A SPRAYER WITH A HOOK IN PLACE ONLY FOR DOCKING AND NOT TO AID IN PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SINK FAUCET AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE WATER SUPPLY.
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Sep 17, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, POTATOES,DAIRY CREAMER, LEAFY GREENS, SALMON ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED DEBRIS IN BAKERY PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SITE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEAR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS FOR 2ND WALK IN COOLER AND LAST WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AS WELL AS NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AND DRIPPING WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAK ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN BASEMENT (REAR )HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR , UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND & PREPARING CUCUMBERS WITH BARE HANDS IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED CUCUMBERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED, USE GLOVES OR TONGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK , NOTED NO PAPER-TOWELS OR SOAP ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN COFFEE/BAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PAPER-TOWELS AND SOAP PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DAIRY CREAMERS, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, SOUPS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT AVAILABLE FOR TESTING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PPMS AT IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR/ BASEMENT PREP AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS FOR 2ND WALK IN COOLER AND LAST WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AS WELL AS NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AND DRIPPING WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAK ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN BASEMENT (REAR )HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR , UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jul 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING FROM OPEN CUPS IN PREP AREAS. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING & PREPARING LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD IS PROHIBITED, USE GLOVES OR TONGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ON PAPER GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING FROM OPEN CUPS IN PREP AREAS. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES, INVERT DISHES BEING STORED AT HE SALAD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGE A LOWER DOOR FRAME OF DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ALSO, REPAIR UNFINISHED CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed improper hygienic practice. Observed food handler chopping/handling lettuce at salad station with bare hand contact. Informed manager that bare hand contact with Ready-to-Eat Foods is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs or single-use gloves, whenever prepping/servimg or handling Ready-to-Eat Foods. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Voluntarily discarded and denatured 8 lb of chop lettuce, at a total value of $12.00. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken and cracked cooler door gaskets on pizza and sandwich prep reach in coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain at all times. Observed excessive rust stains on shelving unit underneath connerton flat top grill and dish room prep table. Also observed rust and chiped paint on green wire shelving racks in the following area- -Wire rack across from cook line -Wire rack in dish room -Walk in coolers #1, 2 and 3 in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove rust, reseal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed deteriorating caulking and missing caulking along drain board in main floor dish washing area. Also observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line of three compartment sink in basement drop storage area. Instructed manager to remove/replace/ repair and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill and drove range station in main kitchen. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed pooled water along floor and wall junction in dish washing area. Instructed manager to find source and maintain at all times. Observed missing floor tiles in 1st floor walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observe chip gray paint on wall behind wire shelving racks in dish washing room. Instructed manager to resurface/reseal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed door sweep on front exterior slightly skewed. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to adjust slightly. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no backflow preventer device on utility sink faucet in basement drive storage area.Instructed manager to provide.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed IDPH food handler requirements not met. Instructed manager that food handlers must have food handler certificate within 30 days of employment, if they do not already have the certified food service manager certification. Must maintain.
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Oct 23, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods not labeled, inside coolers on main floor, in kitchen. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with labels when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed water damaged ceiling tile in rear corner of dish room on main floor kitchen. (Operator stated ceiling is leaking.) Must repair ceiling to prevent water from leaking on to floor. Must replace damaged ceiling tile to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black, slimy substance on caulking along top of 3 compartment sink in basement prep. Observed large gap in between wall and 3 compartment sink on main floor prep. Must clean and sanitize, and re-caulk these 2 sinks. Must maintain same.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found multi use utensils improperly stored inside bulk food product (flour). Instructed must store utensils with handles out of product or stored in a separate container to prevent contamination. Operator corrected during inspection. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed ice bins covers missing from ice bins in bar. Must provide.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found standing water under 3 compartment sink and under ice machine in basement prep. Must keep floors clean and dry.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found missing/damaged tiles at bottom corners of 1st floor kitchen doorway near south side hallway. Must seal holes to prevent pest entry. Found small hole in bottom of wall in back corner of dry storage in basement (near liquor storage area). Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain all.
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Apr 22, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS SUCH THAT THE HANDLE IS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING FAN BLADES IN THE UPSTAIRS COOK LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT COMPRESSOR ROOM, THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE UPSTAIRS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE APPROX. 2 INCHES BY 2 INCHES IN THE WALL UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH FLAKING PAINT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER #2 AND IN THE BAKERY DISPLACE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CONDENSATION LINES FOR THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS ARE DRIPPING CONDENSATION ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND CAUSING STANDING WATER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT DRIPPINGBY INSULATING THE PIPES OR OTHER MEANS. THE WALL MOUNTED WATER FILTER NEAR THE HOBART MIXER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MULTIPLE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE UPSTAIRS DINING ROOM. OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER #3. MUST MAINTAIN A FUNCTIONING THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLER.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
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: OBSERVED A GAP APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE ON THE DELIVERY DOOR THAT SERVES THE CONVEYOR BELT THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP ON THE CENTER OF THE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS SUCH THAT THE HANDLE IS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING FAN BLADES IN THE UPSTAIRS COOK LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT COMPRESSOR ROOM, THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE UPSTAIRS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE APPROX. 2 INCHES BY 2 INCHES IN THE WALL UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH FLAKING PAINT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER #2 AND IN THE BAKERY DISPLACE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CONDENSATION LINES FOR THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS ARE DRIPPING CONDENSATION ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND CAUSING STANDING WATER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT DRIPPINGBY INSULATING THE PIPES OR OTHER MEANS. THE WALL MOUNTED WATER FILTER NEAR THE HOBART MIXER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MULTIPLE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE UPSTAIRS DINING ROOM. OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER #3. MUST MAINTAIN A FUNCTIONING THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLER.
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Apr 14, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLERS AND VENTILATION FANS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT,IN STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 141 LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.3-55 DEGREES F. NOTED 11LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 54 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF LAMB AT 51.8 DEGREES F,20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.5 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3 DEGREES F, 7LBS OF MILK AT 51.5 DEGREES F, 4 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 51.6 DEGREES F, 12LBS OF EGGS AT 50.7 DEGREES F, 1 LB OF COOKED LASANGA AT 55 DEGREES F, 38LBS OF DELI MEATS AT 50.8-54 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF HOUSE DRESSING AT 51.6 DEGREES F, 20LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 51.3 DEGREES F AND 2LBS OF BABA GANOUSH AT 51.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTUION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLERS AND VENTILATION FANS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT,IN STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Oct 7, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND BAR GUNS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING AND MAINTAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND CLEAN FAN COVER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. NOTED LEAKS AT HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, ALSO HOT WATER KNOB NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BROKEN SEAM IN THE DRAIN BOARD, REPAIR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE BASEMENT COOLER DRAIN LINES ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE CLEANED OFF.
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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. THE FRONT KITCHEN LOWBOY COOLER HAS DIRTY FAN SHIELDS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHIELDS.
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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. THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS BROKEN, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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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. REPAIR THE CRACKS IN THE DISHROOM WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Jan 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler drain pipes inside of the cooler, the utility room storage shelves, around the ice cream freezer gasket, and the dirty # 10 can rack.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner in the rear kitchen and basement storage area. Repair the holoes in the baseboards under the front stairs and storeroom door.
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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. Clean the walls and ceilings above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and dust.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in the basement preparation area.
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Mar 15, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Must remove ice build-up on a condenser at front prep cooler by dining area.
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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. The following need cleaning: fan guards of upright coolers at first floor kitchen, some W.I.C. shelves in bsmt prep area, drains of 3-comp sink at bar, due to debris/dust.
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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. Broken/missing floor tiles at bsmt dishroom, including poor grouting at this floor area must be fixed/re-surfaced to prevent dirt/water accumulation.
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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. Dusty ceiling vents at rear kitchen & some wall section of dishroom in bsmt msut be free of food stains & kept clean.
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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. Leaky faucet at bar's 3-comp sink must be fixed.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Missing thermometers in most cooler must be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor on file is from Sep 12, 2023. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor.

Has Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Angor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.