Chemistry
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
95
Score
Chemistry appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 15 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chemistry is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jun 24, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN NORTH STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE 154F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, ON TOP OF PLATES, CARDBOARD BOXES AND EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR POP DISPENSER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH BAR IN POOR REPAIR(HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN NORTH STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Dec 13, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN NORTH RESTROOMS AND REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE MIDDLE OF THE SIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Aug 25, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP AT 1ST COMPLARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
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Aug 18, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS, RED MEAT, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 DROPPINGS IN VARIOS AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, BACK BAR AREA, BAR SEATING AREA, FRONT BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP AT 1ST COMPLARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
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Jul 24, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
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Jul 11, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED EGGS BEING HELD 46F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. CRACKED EGGS MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY(15LBS/ $37). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REACHING HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 156F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST REACH 180F. MACHINE NOT IN SERVICE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO SERVICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH FRONT BAR AND REAR BAR HANDSINK. FOUND NO SOAP AT REAR BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BOTH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED BY ADDED SUPPLIES AT HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLOSED LID OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID OF DUMPSTER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED NON TIGHT FITTING LID OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID OF GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AS BEING RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DISPLAY CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS BOTH PRINTED AND ELECTRONICALLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 300 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WINDOWSILLS. OBSERVED 15 DROPPINGS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN BLACK WOODEN LOWER SHELVING UNIT, OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS IN REAR BAR AREA ALONG WALL NEAR TRASH CAN AND IN WOODEN LOWER SHELVING UNIT. 50 DROPPINGS IN REAR HALLWAY WHERE REAR WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED. OBSERVED 75 DROPPINGS IN SMALL SPACE BETWEEN WALKIN COOLER AND WALL. OBSERVED 65 DROPPINGS ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND IN STORAGE ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEAD MICE ON PREMISES. ONE SMALL DEAD MOUSE FOUND UPSTAIRS IN LOCKED LIQUOR ROOM AND ONE DEAD MOUSE FOUND NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN DISHWASHING STORAGE AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE DEAD MICE REMOVED FROM PREMISES BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORK ON NAPKINS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WILL SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT STAINED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NONABSORBENCY.
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Apr 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW
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Apr 5, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH AND AIR TEMP OF 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PROPER HOLDING TEMP SHOULD BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chemistry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chemistry on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chemistry?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Chemistry.
Has Chemistry's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chemistry have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chemistry 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 Chemistry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chemistry is inspected around three times per year on average.
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