Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall

2250 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall has been inspected 21 times since 2010. On Jul 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS LOCATED AT 312 STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: NOTED DICED HAM IN "312" KITCHEN AREA AT COOKSLINE COOLER WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS AT $7. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS DICED SAUSAGE IN FOUR CONTAINERS AT 43 F STORED IN "312" KITCHEN AND VEGAN CHILI 53 F AND BEEF CHILI 51.9 F IN THE MEAT AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. AT APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUED $70 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY SEASONSINGS IN ABSURD BIRD KITCHEN, BAKERY, 312 KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN HOMESTYLE KITCHEN IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF ITEMS' COMMON NAME WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT ABSURD BIRDS COOK STATION AND STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN DISHROOM ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE RECORDED ON EXTERIOR DIGITAL GUAGE READING 200F FOR FINAL RINSE MEASURED AT MANIFOLD. A WATERPROOF HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER WAS SENT THROUGH THE DISH MACHINE AND READ 160F AT THE PLATE SURFACE. THE EXTERIOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER MUST REFLECT ACCURATE TEMPERATURE FOR THE FINAL RINSE ON THE MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005 NO CITATION HAS BEEN ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA 312 GRILL. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP OF ICE ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUR DIFFERENT COOLERS ON SITE ARE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. TAGGED "FIELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. NO FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: KEEP THE FLOOR DRY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA. RE-ROUTE DRAIN HOSES TO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER MENTIONED UNITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS ON THE BACK SPLASH OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE BY REMOVING SAID, CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WRAPPED NECK FAUCET WITH LINENS AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT CATERING AREA. ALSO, THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS SLOWLY DRAINING. IT MUST REPAIR. DRAIN HOSES FROM CEILING DRAINS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DELI/SALAD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-LOCATED TO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Nov 12, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER INSIDE PROTECTIVE SHEILD OF LIGHTING WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
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Mar 10, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT COOLER OF PREMISES: 16oz OF HALF AND HALF CREAM AT TEMP OF 54.3F; THREE KIND OF CREAM CHEESES AT TEMP OF 54F AND WHIPPED CREAM AT TEMP OF 54F,MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BREAKFAST LINE. ALSO MARINATE RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 46F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER .PASTA SALAD WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 52F STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT TRAY LINE OF "CLUCK" PLACE AREA.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 10,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT SERVING BREAKFAST LINE AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE 50F TO 54F.TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP MENTIONED UNIT: CREAM CHEESES,HALF AND HALF. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PROVIDED AT METERED WASHBOWLS AT TEMP OF 79.5F INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOMS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AT CATERING AREA AT FIRST FLOOR AT TEMP OF 69.7F. ISSUE WAS RESOLVED AND HOT WATER PROVIDED ON BOTH MENTION LOCATIONS: WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMP OF 100.5F AND AT WASHROOM BY THE CATERING AREA WATER TEMP OF 113F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. OBSERVED FOOD CARTS(WITH FOOD ON TOP IT) BLOCKING THE HANDSINKS IN TWO DIFFERENT LOCATION: PIZZA PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN. UPON MY REQUEST BOTH CARTS WERE REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SAID SINKS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT "CLUCK" PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. ONE HANDWASHING SINK HAS DISCHARGE HOSE INSTALLED FROM CEILING AT INSIDE THE BOWL,THE OTHER SINK IS USED TO DUMP ICE FROM DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE SAID HOSES, ALSO INSTALL ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYEE/WORKING AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 195F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT "REVOLUTION" COFFEE AREA. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME AT DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE AT DOOR OF 4-BURNER STOVE IN THE KITCHEN ,NEED TO REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK CRATES USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT AT WALK-IN FREEZER IN CATERING AREA AT FIRST FLOOR WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON UNIT AND SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE KITCHEN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "BROWNSTONE" COFFEE AREA -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT WASH COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM IS LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER AT CATERING AREA DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS SPILLAGE/RUST AT CEILING TILES AT CATERING AREA AT SECOND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS AT "CLUCK" PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AT GRILL STATION WITH SINGLE USE GLOVES ON, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER REMOVED GLOVES, PUT ON NEW GLOVES AND THEN BEGAN CHOPPING VEGETABLES AT PREP TABLE, IN HOT LINE PRODUCTION KITCHEN. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE CASH/CREDIT TRANSACTION AT REGISTER AT BROWNSTONE COFFEE STATION, THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND BEGAN PREPARING BREAKFAST SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMERS CONSUMPTION. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES AND INITIATING A TASK THAT INVOLVES WORKING WITH FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -FRONT HOT LINE SELF SERVICE PREP AREA -EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ADJACENT TO MAIN KITCHEN -SHARED CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A;B1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, RICE CRISPY TREATS, COOKIES, ETC. STROED AT FRONT COUNTER, AT BROWNSTONE COFFEE STSTION, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, INGREDIENTS, COMMON NAME, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN BAKE SHOP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN, SCRAMBLER AND RANCH/DELI AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OFFICE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN PREP ARE DETACHED FROM WALL. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, COLD PREP COOLER, AND DAIRY COOLER. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OR REPAIR/REPLACE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK AND BREAD CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS. ALSO, PREP COOLER DRAWER IS BROKEN IN THE RANCH/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REPAIR BROKEN DRAWER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOLERS ON THE SOUTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINES HAVE CALCIUM BUILD UP. LOWER PREP TABLE AT 3-COMP SINK IS NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT. POT & PAN RACKS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS HAVE EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. DETAIL 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: OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN, SCRAMBLER AND RANCH/DELI AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OFFICE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 PACKAGE.
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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 IN 3- COMP DISH STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,KITCHEN PREP AREA HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & DISH WASHING AREAS REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,ROLLING & DISH CARTS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PROOFER ,OVENS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE IN GARDEN PREP AREA,STEAMER IN HOT PREP AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN POP CABINETS IN DINING AREA,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BULD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN COLD PREP AREA & VENTS IN CONVENTIENT STORE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT WALL BASE IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY PREP AREA DAMAGED WALL BASE,MISSING UPPER WALL PANEL AT ENTRY TO DISH MACHINE AREA & RECAULK HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DELI PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COFFEE SHOP PREP COOLER
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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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 IN REACH IN COOLER SUCH 10LBS.SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.8F 6/8/16,10LBS. SLICED HAM 46.4F 6/8/16,10LBS. SLICED TURKEY 44.4F 6/8/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 30LBS.$110.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE,NOT ACCESSIBLE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT STAFF 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM HAND SINK AND 2ND FL. MAIN KITCHEN SALAD PREP AREA HAD A ROLLING CART STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND NO TOWELS.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AND HAND SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE AND TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS, CEILINGS , AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY AREA,DISH MACHINE & 3- COMP AREA,COLD & HOT PREP AREA,KITCHEN PREP AREA,GARDEN PREP AREA,COFFEE SHOP PREP AREA,EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA.LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING AROUND IN FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH MACHINE AREA.REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/13/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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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.
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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 IN 3- COMP DISH STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,KITCHEN PREP AREA HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & DISH WASHING AREAS REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,ROLLING & DISH CARTS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PROOFER ,OVENS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE IN GARDEN PREP AREA,STEAMER IN HOT PREP AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN POP CABINETS IN DINING AREA,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOODS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS,DUST BULD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN COLD PREP AREA & VENTS IN CONVENTIENT STORE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT WALL BASE IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY PREP AREA DAMAGED WALL BASE,MISSING UPPER WALL PANEL AT ENTRY TO DISH MACHINE AREA & RECAULK HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DELI PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COFFEE SHOP PREP COOLER
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Jul 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITHCEN, RANCH AND SEASONS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN "KITCHEN" UNCLEAN NEXT TO HANDSINK. CLEAN ALL GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN IN SUSHI DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN ALL WALK IN FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOOR KITHCEN UNDER STEAMER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR COMING FROM REEFRIGERATION UNIT IN SEASONS. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REACH IN REFRIGERAOR IN SEASONS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALOT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. MAKE SURE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY DRAINED CLEANED AND STORED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE UNUSED EQUIPMENT LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. ANY OLD/BROKEN EQUIPMENMNT THAT IS NOT MEANT FOR USE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH,YELLOWISH SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS 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: FRONT, WEST EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR BESIDE THE DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, BOWLS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK THE FOLLOWING: EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE BAKERY DEPT, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TACO SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(CAULK ARE ALL WORN OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE PEPSI MACHINE AND UNDER THE MILK DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA ,2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE PIZZA CASE AND ALL EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK FOOD DRY CONTAINER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT, WALK IN FREEZER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X5)IN ALL THE HOODS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURNED OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTIO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 17, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE POTWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE DAIRY COOLER.
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Jul 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED OPEN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR COFFEE SHOP WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES, SALADS, CUT FRUIT AND YOGURT. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GRAVY AT 46.4F, PASTAS AT 43.8F, YOGURT AT 45.5-46.9F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 44.2F, TURKEY SANDWICH AT 49.8F, FRUIT CUP AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $90. 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, DINING AREAS AND DISHWASH AREAS. OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREAS OF THE COFFEE SHOP, FOOD PLATFORMS UPSTAIRS, POTWASH AND DISHWASH AREAS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE POTWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE DAIRY COOLER.
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Sep 2, 2010
Consultation
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND SINKS (2) AT PLATFORM #1 PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION FROM 3-18-10 MAY REMAIN UNTIL NEXT FULL INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION FROM 3-18-10 MAY REMAIN UNTIL NEXT FULL INSPECTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION FROM 3-18-10 MAY REMAIN UNTIL NEXT FULL INSPECTION.
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Mar 18, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE ROTISSERIE RACKS IN THE OVEN AND THE HANDSINK IN THE GRILL AREA AND INTERIOR OF OVEN IN MARKET FRESH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE EXHAUST VENTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Jan 8, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 158F, WITH C.D.P.H. INTERNAL THERMOMETER USED DURING FINAL RINSE @ 149.5F. LICENSEES DISHMACHINE TEMPERATURE LOGS RECORDED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F @ 7:30 AM AND CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTED OF CALLING FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTION WOULD BE TO STOP USAGE OF MACHINE, SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND HAND WASH ALL DISHWARE. MANAGEMENT DID SO DURING INSPECTION. SERVICE REPAIR ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO REPAIR DURING INSPECTION DUE TO LACK OF PARTS NEEDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST NOT USE UNTILL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS FINAL RINSE OF 180F OR ABOVE. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240 AND CONTACT SUPERVISOR SALAZAR @ 312-497-0047.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF BAKERY FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREADED NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN "BROWNSTONE" PREP,1ST FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED. SPRAY ARM IN DISH ROOM MUST NOT HANG BELOW SINK BASIN TOP AS NOT TO BE SUBMERGED IN POSSIBLE WATER. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall.

Has Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chartwell's Dining — Blue Demons Dining Hall have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

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