Batter & Berries

2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Batter & Berries 30 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 20 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Batter & Berries trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HAND SOAP WAS REPLENISHED DURING INSPECTION.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMILATION IN CORNER BY COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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74
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS IN BATHROOM AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2593297 CONDUCTED ON 4/23/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (47) NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE (49) NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (55)NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (55)NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. 07/12/2024 (56)NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ALL ICE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SOUTH STORAGE RACK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS IN BATHROOM AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BASEMENT AND ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE IN BASE BOARD OF REAR SOUTH WALL SEALED WITH TAPE, NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM PROTRUDING FROM SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12/ NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11/ NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11/ NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16/NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18/NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13/NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.
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Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11/NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT 48.0 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12/ NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11/ NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11/ NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16/NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18/NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13/NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS CHEESE 52.2 F, RAW CHICKEN 68.2, COOKED CHICKEN 65.7 AND LEAFY VEGETABLES 51.8. APPROX. 35 LBS VALUED AT $161 . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TWO UPPER REACH IN COMPARTMENTS AT 51.0 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED BRICK ON COOK LINE WALL WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK ITEMS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES ON CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXTENSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOLDING LARGE POTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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52
Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN DIFFERENT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 GREASE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM.RE-GROUT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT THE DUCT VENT COVER IN THE DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-13-21, REPORT#2498206 #41) 3-304.14 OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. #47) 4-201.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE FOOD PREP LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. DARK GROOVES MUST BE ELIMINATED, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. EXTERNAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED ON WATER INTAKE LINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN DIFFERENT REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR ISSUE.NO FOOD LOCATED UNDER MENTIONED UNIT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(NORTH AREA OF THE KITCHEN) BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK(WEST WALL)BY THE STAIRCASE.REPAIR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM.RE-GROUT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT DUCT VENT COVER IN DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 13, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON FOOD PREP LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. DARK GROOVES MUST BE ELIMINATED OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE, WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED ON WATER INTAKE LINES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AROUND MOP SINK. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION/ COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOKING LINE AT 54F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING BEEF AND EGGS. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS INCLUDING BEEF, POOLED EGGS, ASSORTED BATTERS CONTAINING EGGS, HAM, AND BACON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.3F-51.2F. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON FOOD PREP LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. DARK GROOVES MUST BE ELIMINATED, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE, WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE, AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. EXTERNAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED ON WATER INTAKE LINES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AROUND MOP SINK. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Nov 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WIT COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-LONG CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN AT TRAY LINE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD ,FILTERS ,STOVE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USIN MOP SINK TO DRAIN FOOD . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
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Nov 3, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 NOTED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE BACKING INTO THE ONE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TWO DAYS GIVEN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM AREA, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,10ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. AT 12:35PM OWNER/CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR ISSUE AND PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS 100 PPM.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE REPORTED ON SITE(AT 11:10AM) AFTER HE WAS INFORMED BY PRESENT MANAGER VIA PHONE OF THE INSPECTION
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED ONE COOK LEAVING THE PREP LINE AREA COME BACK HOLDING TWO LAYER OF FRESH EGGS SET IT DOWN ON CUTTING BOARD AND HANDLED COOKED FOOD; WITH ONE HAND HOLD THE STEAK WITH SPATULA WITH OTHER HAND HOLDED THE STEAK, AND PUT IT ON PLATE. NO HAND WASHING NOR REMOVAL OF GLOVES PRIOR TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM USED FOR STAFF.PAPER DISPENSER EMPTY. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE UPON MY REQUEST. PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR COFFEE STATION. SOAP PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 4-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-29-2019,REPORT#2290592 #10) 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. #41) 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT CORRECT CONCENTRATION, BETWEEN USES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55)6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WIT COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT TRAY LINE REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TWO LONG CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AT TRAY LINE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD ,FILTERS ,STOVE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USINK MOP SINK TO DRAIN FOOD . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED EGGS 45F (2LBS) AND COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 52F (8LBS). PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE PREP AREA.SOILED LINENS SHALL BE KEPT IN CLEAN, NONABSORBENT RECEPTACLES OR CLEAN, WASHABLE LAUNDRY BAGS AND STORED AND TRANSPORTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS EXPOSED AND IMPROPERLY STORED. INFORMED TO PROPERLY COVER AND/OR INVERT CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WHILE STORED.
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May 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ADJACENT TO COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, EGGS, PORK, SHREDDED CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP SURFACE OF PREP TABLE AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT CORRECT CONCENTRATION, BETWEEN USES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 27, 2018
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. DOOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTIG LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. REPUBLIC GARBAGE COMPANY PICK-UP GARBAGE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVNG IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK AND BREAD CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1950864, DATED 8/19/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #30; MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE FOR FOOD STORAGE AND HOLDING INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BINS WITH ICE. #35; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. DARK BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK AND BREAD CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ADJUST THESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR PANEL ON THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS AROUND STOVE AND GRILL IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ALONG BASEMENT STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE LINENS IN SANITIZING WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE FOR FOOD STORAGE AND HOLDING INSTAED OF PLASTIC BINS WITH ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT,FLOOR MATS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST TIGHTEN END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER STEAM TABLE
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70
Aug 17, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 53.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION,(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIAALY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1 GALLON GRAVY 53.6F,2 GALLON STRAWBERRIE FRENCH TOAST MIX 52.3F-49.1F,1.5 GALLON CARAMEL MIX 49.0F-49.5F,10LBS. CRAB CAKES 48.4F-49.4F,.5 QUARTS BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST MIX 50.3F,5LBS. WHOLE SWEET POTATOES 48,5F.,LEMON FRENCH TOAST MIX 1 QUART 50.6F,.5LBS. SHREEDED SWEET POTATOES 49.5LBS.,1LB. SLICED STRAWBERRIES 51.2F,10LBS. HASH BROWNS 44.7LBS.,120 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS RANGING FROM 47.9F,48.1F,49.0F,49.5F,49.8F,51.2F,49.6F,1 GALLON BLUEBERRY CHEESE CAKE FRENCH TOAST MIX 53.1F,96LBS. LIQUID EGGS RANGING FROM 53.2F,53.6F,54.1F,51.2F,52.9F,53.8F,5LBS POLISH SAUSAGE 50.8F,24.8 LBS PIT HAM 48.8F-49.1F,4LBS. BEEF PATTIES 51.3F,2LBS. PULLED PORK 51.3F,20LBS SLICED HAM 49.8F-50.3F,4LBS. CORNED BEEF 50.4F,10LBS.BEEF 51.6F,120LBS. CHICKEN BREAST 54.3F,55.4F,53.6F,57.1F,53.5F,70LBS.MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST 50.5F,51.1F,51.5F,5LBS. SHRIMP 52.2F,5LBS. PORK CHOPS 49.5F,1LB. SPINACH 52.6F,3LBS. SPRING MIX 54.7F,55.9F,55.5F,36 LBS. CRAB MEAT 58.0F,96LBS. WHIPPING CREAM 54.0F-54.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.660.4LBS $1,848,(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE,FOOD HANDLERS COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE AND THEN PUTTING ON APRONS AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS .OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FRENCH TOAST WITH BARE HANDS WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND USE TONGS,SPATULAR,GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
6
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE FOR FOOD STORAGE AND HOLDING INSTEAD OF PLASTIC BINS WITH ICE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TAVLE,WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT,FLOOR MATS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST TIGHTEN END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER STEAM TABLE
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE FOR FOOD STORAGE AND HOLDING INSTEAD OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TAVLE,WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT,FLOOR MATS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT PREP AREA HAND SINK
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST TIGHTEN END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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67
Jun 28, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-42440 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING LINE SUCH AS 6-DOZ. POOLED EGGS 55.7F,1LB. RAW SHRIMP 56.1F,20LBS.COOKED HASHBROWNS 65.2F,8-DOZ. SHELLED EGGS 53.9F,6DOZ. EGG WHITES 44.4F-51.4F, ,12LBS. COOKED HASH BROWNS 67.7F,4DOZ. SHELLED EGGS 58.0F,4LBS. PORK SAUSAGE 44.1F 5LB,COOKED LOBSTER 49.7F,16- GALLONS SWEET POTATOE BATTER 56.7F,55.3F,57.3F,56.6F,120- DOZ SHELLED EGGS 54.6F,55.9F,58.9F,54.3F,55.6F,55.1F,54.2F,54.4F,4-LBS. COOKED PORK LION 54.5F,10LBS. CRAB CAKES 54.9F,6 GALLONS COOKED GRAVY 56.2F,56.8F,62.0F,5LBS. SLICED HAM 54.0F,18.63LBS. LAMB CHOPS 56.2F,56.9,55.5F,24 GALLONS FRENCH TOAST BATTER 56.2F,57.1F,58.2F,55.8F,56.9F,56.3F,15-GALLONS WHIPPING CREAM 58.7F,58.4F,58.2F,57.1F,56.9F,56.8F,55.7F,125LBS. EGG WHITES-56.6F,56.4F,57.3F,57.2F,56.9F,58.2F,56.4F,58.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.863LBS. $ 1,613(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP COOLERS ON COOKING LINE FOR FOOD STORAGE AND HOLDING INSTEAD OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND FLOOR MATS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT PREP AREA HAND SINK
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST TIGHTEN END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER WITH MEATS AND SEAFOOD, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,(RIPPED OFF) MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SPLASHED, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR DOOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER, AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER UPPER PORTION AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE /CONDUIT CLOSE TO THE CEILING BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. AND SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS(WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL VENT COVER ABOVE THE DINING TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST RE ADJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO OF THE LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED ALL THE WAY IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACED PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD TO SHIELD THE LIGHT BULBS ALL THE WAY.
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Sep 19, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER(EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN USING THE DISH MACHINE MANY TIMES PER MANAGER). MANAGER REPLACED THE SANITIZER BOTTLE WHICH IS ALMOST EMPTY DURING INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE DID ONE MORE CYCLE OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CHLORINE SANITIZER RESULT IS AT 100PPM ALREADY. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AND FRONT AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH TWO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FRONT. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FILE CABINET ON THE LEFT SIDE AND CONTAINER OF CLEAN WASH CLOTH ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND A STOOL ON THE FRONT OF THE SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE GARBAGE CANS, THE FILE CABINET AND CONTAINER OF CLEAN WASH CLOTH,STOOL FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVE BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARDS,ETC MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER/BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF WATER DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD ONTO FLAT GRILL COOKING SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND SANITIZE GRILL.7-38-005(A)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION DUE TO FACILITY NOW HAVING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED AT THIS TIME BACK SIPHONAGE OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS. ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE SEALING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM DISH MACHINE INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING OF GREASE TRAP BACKING UP INTO WASTE WATER LINE INTO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMAINS CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MUST BE INSTALLED IN NEWLY CLEANED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES BUT ESTABLISHMENT IS COOKING AND SERVING CUSTOMER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOP COOKING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN, WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (CAULKING WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE EXPRESSO COFFEE, AND THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND CABINET BESIDE THE EMPLOYEES DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER,STOVE) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN,(WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES/ITEMS ,ELEVATE ALL ATICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKING AREA,BASEMENT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN .BASEMENT WALL HAS OPEN HOLE NEEDS TO BE COVERED AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT AND WASHROOM VENTILLATION WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE HOOD.NEEDS TO PROVIDE LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOM VENT IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED IN ALL ROOMS. DETAIL AND ELEVATED EVERYTHING OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS RE-INSPECTION: WALL BASEBOARD COVING PEELING AWAY FROM WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN ABOVE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND REAR PREP TABLE.
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS ASSORTED CHEESES ON A PLATTER ON TOP OF COOKS LINE COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES OF 51.2F TO 53.7F. 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN BREAST ON SIDE OF COOKS LINE COOLER AT 87.4F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $22.00. REVIEWED CRITICAL LIMITS FOR COLD FOODS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND AT 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION WERE NOTED. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER WAS CONTACTED AT INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND REVIEWED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER FROM LEFT SIDE NOZZLE INTO FINAL RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CHIEF SANITARIAN NOTIFIED. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEWLY REPAIRED DISH MACHINE AND FOR LARGE POTS/PANS TO USE TWO OF THE THREE COMPARTMENTS TO WASH AND RINSE, THEN RE-SET SINK TO SANITIZE POTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. ALL TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED/WRAPPED/PROTECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FRONT COOLER. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FRONT STORAGE CABINETS. CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON BULK SUGAR CONTAINER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN ABOVE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND REAR PREP TABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. BBQ GRILL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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May 3, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NO FLOORING PROVIDED AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST COVER THE OPENING IN THE CEILING PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CAP THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OLD MATERIALS IN THE BASEMENT (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, TOILETS, OLD GREASE TRAP, ETC.)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Batter & Berries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Batter & Berries on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Batter & Berries?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Batter & Berries.

Has Batter & Berries' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Batter & Berries have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Batter & Berries 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 Batter & Berries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Batter & Berries is inspected around two times per year on average.