Bites
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2014, Bites has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Bites squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAINWATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.
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Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AS CITATION WAS ISSUED ON 3/6/26 ON REPORT#2632327
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAIN WATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.
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Mar 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F . INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BBQ PORK AT 48.9F,TUNA AT 60.6F, SALMON AT 58.9F, TUNA AT 48.9F SPICY TUNA AT 60.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $950.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATS CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAIN WATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.
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Apr 1, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----- DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED CHOPPING RAW GREEN ONIONS TO BE USED AS FOOD INGREDIENT AND GARNISHES FOR PREPARED FOODS USING BAR HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. ONIONS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2614302 ON 3-21-25 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.#56- OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #38-NOTED 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS IN NUMEROUS AREAS THROUGHOUT. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL CO. ON SITE AND TREATED PRIOR TO THIS REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND REMOVE ANY NEW DROPPINGS AND CONTINUE WITH PEST SERVICE UNTIL ALL ACTIVITY IS ELIMINATED. COS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERT IN STORED FOODS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CINDER BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP TABLE LEGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ---RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR ICE BUCKETS MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS. : 6-201.13--- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, IN THE REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED, SLICED CARROTS, ONION, AND BAGGED LETTUCE INSIDE THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM RAW FOODS AND PREVENTING CONTAMINATION. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK WITH DISHWARES STORED INSIDE AND CLEAN LINENS STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS.ALSO NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MESH STRAINER INSIDE. SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK.ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER REAR BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 3-4-25 WITH PEST ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-16-24 REPORT #2589726 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. #55- FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND FREEZERS AND IN WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER BOILER ROOM.#56- OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OPEN FLY TRAP STICKY ROLLS THROUGHOUT AND ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHROOM AREAS. MUST REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A WASTE WATER PIPE FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE DRAINING INTO THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE DRAINPIPE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERT IN STORED FOODS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN LINENS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN LINENS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CINDER BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP TABLE LEGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVING OF SEVERAL BASEMENT PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT/SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATION AREA, UNDER ALL BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND SHELVING, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.----DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR ICE BUCKETS MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, IN THE REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 16, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND FREEZERS AND IN WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER BOILER ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGOUT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT PROPERLY WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPERLY WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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May 16, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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May 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE IN THE KITCHEN TO START HIS SHIFT. WITH JACKET ON AND BACK PACK STILL ON HIS SHOULDER ,GLOVED HIS HANDS AND START TO HANDLE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE PREP SUSHI COOLER. NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING AND PROCEDURE OF GLOVE GIVEN TO MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SAUCES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5F AND 54.3F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 5-8-23. FOUND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SUSHI RICE AT TEMP OF 70.3F, 71.5F AND 70.6F. STORED IN THE MANAGER OFFICE ON TOP THE DESK. NO PROOF OF Ph AND NO LOG PROVIDED. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 11,VALUE 30 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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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 CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:07PM AFTER EMPLOYEE NOTIFY HER
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE HANDLED: FRESH FISH,RICE, MUSSEL ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:07PM AFTER EMPLOYEE NOTIFY HER
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: COMMINGLED MUSSELS.FOUND SHELL FISH IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PRODUCT REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN WHICH WAS RECEIVED. THREE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH MENTIONED PRODUCTS, TWO TAGS WITH SAME INFORMATION, THE THIRD TAG HAD DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBER, HARVEST DATE AND HARVEST PLACE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 30,VALUE 75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.MUST PROVIDE SAID TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRE IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERSIN BASEMENT MUST BE LABLED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OIL CONTAINERS WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND GROUND. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA.HOLES ON WALL MUST BE REPAIRED. DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN,HEAVY,GET STUCK TO FRAME DOOR, INTERIOR RELEASE KNOB BROKEN AND COVERED WITH A TENNIS BALL. DOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
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Apr 28, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jan 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR PROOF OF WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA STANDARD.
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Jan 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2269151 DATED ON 03/08/19 NOT CORRECTED-#10 NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM COLD WATER LEAKING AT HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED PREP AREA 1-COMPARMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Mar 15, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Mar 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 45.3F, EGGS 45.7F, RICE 46.4F,SHRIMP 44.1F, NOODLES 44.3F, . MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $34.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
10
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
25
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON LID AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Apr 2, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Mar 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-10-17. INSPECTION # 2069633. VIOLATION 36. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHROOM OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE HOT WATER TANK AREAS. (OLD EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE, ETC.) MUST CLEAN OUT HOT WATER TANK AREAS AT BASEMENT.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE BOWLS/CUPS TO DISPENSE BULK DRY PRODUCT. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING SHELVING ABOVE COOKLINE AND ON SHELF WHERE CHEMICLAS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER LINE ABOVE SHELF WHERE COOKING UTENSILS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM WHERE EXPOSED SEWER LINES PASS ABOVE THESE STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHROOM OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND REACH IN COOOLER AT 61.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 63.6F, 1 POUND SALMON AT 58.9F, 10 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 59.5F, 2 POUNDS POT STICKERS AT 60.9F, AND 2 POUNDS CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 58.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. 24 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
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90
Nov 3, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND VENTILATION COVER AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE.
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86
Oct 26, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK BLACK AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND VENTILATION COVER AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINTER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING. MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT REAR STOARGE AREA MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bites on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bites?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Bites.
Has Bites' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bites have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bites means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bites is inspected around two times per year on average.
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