Blue Soul Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2017
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Going back to 2012, Blue Soul Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Blue Soul Restaurant's record stops at Jun 23, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 18 STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 6-16-2017.OBSERVED SOME EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS, ( 10) IN STORAGE AREA STILL REMAINING.MANAGER CLEANED DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED AND PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD AND BANANNA PUDDING FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PREOPERLY LABEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, LOWER SHELF OD STORAGE UNITS,BEHIND COUNTER,PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING BY CASHIER AREA INSIDE OF PREP AREA,( NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD OR COOLER).MUST REPAIR CEILING AREA.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALYY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED GREENS AT 53.9F. 5LBS OF COOKED MAC/CHEESE AT 53.9F, 25LBS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE SAUCE-AT 55.0F. APPROX 75-LBS OF FOOD DICARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $95.00-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 28 DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK CABINET,18- UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE,AND 10 DROPPINGS UNDER TABLE, AROUND STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN HALLWAY.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED AND PREPACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD AND BANANNA PUDDING FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PREOPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTEIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, LOWER SHELF OD STORAGE UNITS,BEHIND COUNTER,PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING BY CASHIER AREA INSIDE OF PREP AREA,( NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD OR COOLER).MUST REPAIR CEILING AREA.
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Dec 15, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, BBQ PIT, SLICERS, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WALK-IN STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, DISHWASHING, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS(GREASE BUISLUP, FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE PEPSI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976720 DATE 12/8/16. (11) REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, STANDING WATER ACCUMULATING IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY 12-15-16.
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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 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGES ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT AND PROPERLY STORE IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,CORN,BEAN,MACARONI&CHEESE AND CABBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERITIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1674215 ON 3-31-16: 34-REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING STILL NOT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, BBQ PIT, SLICERS, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WALK-IN STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, DISHWASHING, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS(GREASE BUISLUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD MICE, ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE PEPSI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED OVERNIGHT IN REAR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED GREENS 62.5F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES 53.6F, COOKED GREEN BEANS 46.3F. COOKED HAM STORED IN TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $30 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, STANDING WATER ACCUMULATING IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGES ALONG WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT AND PROPERLY STORE IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1674215 ON 3-31-16: 34-REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING STILL NOT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, BBQ PIT, SLICERS, STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WALK-IN STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, DISHWASHING, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS(GREASE BUISLUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD MICE, ETC)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING ABOVE PEPSI COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561865 ON 8-5-15: 45-NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED CHICKEN SALAD DISPLAYED FOR IN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHLEVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Aug 5, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1561576 DATED 07/27/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #18-: FOUND LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT DINING SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE. #32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. #34-FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. #35-FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. #38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. #43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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: SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.
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Jul 27, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 52.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPRPOPER TEMPS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CHEESE 54.2F, BACON, 58.2F, RICE 69.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FOUND LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 5 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 8 LARGE FLIES IN THE FRONT DINNING SEATING AREA. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED (I.E. BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHEN OPEN/OPERATIING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM INSPECTION # 1474093 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS AND FOOD/DIRT IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34-FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. #35-FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND SODA COOLER. #38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. #43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. SINK ALSO IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT- REMOVE EXCESS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS- REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS AND FOOD/DIRT IN ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. CABINETS IN BATHROOMS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS. ALSO, MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND SODA COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Feb 21, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
10 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1154393 ON 6-8-12. 32-PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35-SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS. 38-REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER. SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER STEAM TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, PREP TABBLES, COOLERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN REAR (SMOKE BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE(PROPANE TANKS, ETC).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Jun 15, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Jun 8, 2012
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW PORK CHOPS 55.4F, RAW EGGS 58.5, COOKED POTATOES 55.4F AND COOKED GREENS 59.8F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN WHEN EXPOSED SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. FLOOR DRAIN CLEANED AND REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 150.9F AND RICE 151.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. REMOVE MOLD AND DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. PAINT SHELVES UNDER COFFEE STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN UNUSED COOLER/DRY STORAGE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Soul Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Soul Restaurant on file is from Jun 23, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Soul Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Blue Soul Restaurant.
Has Blue Soul Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Soul Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Soul Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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