Bacon & Jam
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Bacon & Jam, the earliest from 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 17 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Bacon & Jam trails the local norm. 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
Oct 8, 2025
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS(CHICKEN,TURKEY,CORNED BEEF) IN THE LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING/PREP UNIT AT TEMPERATURES OF 48 DEGREES, 48.6 DEGREES AND 50.1 DEGREES. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT, APPROX 4-5 POUNDS OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CORNED BEEF AND COOKED TURKEY BOTH STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR INSIDE OF HOTEL PAN WITH ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING THEM. OBSERVED THE ALUMINUM FOIL WITH CHEMICAL REACTION TO THE ACIDIC SEASONED MEAT (CORNED BEEF) AND LEMON STORED IN THE (TURKEY) CONTAINER BOTH READY TO EAT MEATS THAT MAY BE USED FOR SANDWICHES. THE ALUMINUM FOIL HAD EMBEDDED ITSELF INTO THE TOP OF BOTH MEATS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 21 POUNDS OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH ABOUT A 1/4 GAP AT THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER AND LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND IN THE LOWER REACH IN UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AS THE CLEAN DISHES COME OUT AND SIT AT THE END OF THE MACHINE UNTIL MOVED TO DRYING SPACE...ALSO OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS A HOT HOLDING UNIT IS THERE FOUR SAUCES AND GRAVY...ALSO A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE TABLE AS THERE IS A HOT HOLDING UNIT THERE THAT HOLDS SOUP FOR SERVICE (OR REMOVE HOT HOLD UNIT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA RIGHT OF THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SMALL COLD HOLD/PREP UNIT WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS PREPARED IN THE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLES AND SURROUNDING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTSINER OR MANNER AND THE UTENSIL ALSO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT DISH MACHINE PTRAP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP, LINE AND WAIT SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 11, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF CORRECTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET IN LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PURSE OPEN ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN FRONT PART OF PREP AREA. ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH NAME OF ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE AND PLASTIC CUP IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLATES AT COOK LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO BE FREE FROM ANY FOOD DEBRIS THAT FALL ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS UNDER OR IN NAPKIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BIN CATCHING WATER FROM SINK TUB. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK COLOR SUBSTANCE AT THE ICE CHUTE AND PINK SUBSTANCE AT THE FRONT PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PURSE OPEN ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN FRONT PART OF PREP AREA. ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH NAME OF ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE AND PLASTIC CUP IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLATES AT COOK LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO BE FREE FROM ANY FOOD DEBRIS THAT FALL ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS UNDER OR IN NAPKIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BIN CATCHING WATER FROM SINK TUB. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 69.8F.PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SLICED TURKEY BREAST 52.8F, DICED CHICKEN 52.8-58.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 56.6F, CHEESE 60.6F, CORNED BEEF 51.6F, RAW STEAK 55.4F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 50.9F, RAW EGGS 60.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570785 ON 2-6-23:39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO BREAD PREP TABLE IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 44-OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED ON DINING TABLES. PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BE BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.55-OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARD AND OPENING IN WALL NEAR OFFICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.57-OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYESS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CUP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BROCCOLI STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO BREAD PREP TABLE IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED ON DINING TABLES. PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BE BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARD AND OPENING IN WALL NEAR OFFICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYESS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 10, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD AND TOAST WITH BARE HANDS AT WAIT STATION. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULA, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF POTATOES AND OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED PRESET TABLEWARE AT PLACE SETTINGS ON ALL DINING TABLES. PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF POTATOES AND OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SLICING READY TO EAT STRAWBERRIES AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE AND SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, SPATULA, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF POTATOES AND OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL AND LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBESERVED HOST, WAITRESSES, BUSBOY, FOOD HANDLERS AND COOKS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS DURING INSPECTION. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS SHALL WEAR A MASK COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AN ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATIION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL AND LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 7, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR (TCS) FOODS( RICE,GRAVY,ETC) PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME OF ITEM, PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS COOKED TO ORDER,( EGGS, BEEF ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE .PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSAY ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLE WITH COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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May 9, 2019
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION AND FRONT BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM DUCT EQUIPMENT NEAR WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WASHING HIS HAND BETWEEN LOADING SOILED DISHES AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISHWASHER AND OBSERVED HOSTESSES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING MONEY, SOILED DISHES AND PREPARING TOAST AND ENGLISH MUFFINS(RTE FOODS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXPLAIN PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN BACK CORNER OF PROPERTY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE RECEPTACLES TO MAKE INACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGH OUT THE RESTAURANT. THEY WERE NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND SOILED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, FORK AND SPOON DISPENSER ON CLEAN SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING CUP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AND BEING USED AS AN ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED,COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE TABLEWARE AND ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED. UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED IN AN INVERTED MANNER TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES COUNTER AND IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE MATS SLIPPERY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEES WITH OUT BEARD NETS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 27, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bacon & Jam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bacon & Jam on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bacon & Jam?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Bacon & Jam.
Has Bacon & Jam's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bacon & Jam have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bacon & Jam 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 Bacon & Jam inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bacon & Jam is inspected around two times per year on average.
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