Chicago Fondue Stube
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Chicago Fondue Stube has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 26, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Chicago Fondue Stube's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 26, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND IN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 20, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER BY CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINE BOTTLES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN WINE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST SHIELD AND PROTECT WASTE WATER PIPE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD STORAGE OR REMOVE WINE BOTTLES AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPE.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR ON THE WALLS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE T TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 20, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING OR AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE FLOORS/WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN SEAM IN METAL THAT SEPARATES THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN LINENS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP SURFACE WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED, BLENDER USED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN SEAM IN METAL THAT SEPARATES THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.
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Mar 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING SURFACES IN KITHCEN. REMOVE TIN FOIL ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR SHELF IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REAPIR SHELF PROPERLY. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER MICROWAVE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND WASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED NO FAN COVERS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR REAPIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REPLACE. ALL CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES CORRECTLY 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 WALL NEXT TO STOVE BURNT. AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS INNACURATE WITHIN COOLERS. REPLACE THERMOMTERS WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. MAINTIAN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATIO PROVIDED.
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Mar 5, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some foods not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date foods in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area, and bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Oct 2, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO 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: WHITE PANEL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,BOTTOM PART OF SOUTH WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Sep 25, 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE KITCHEN: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,ON TOP THE BLUE LINENS COVERING CHEMICALS BUCKETS BY THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,UNDER THE PREP TABLE .NORTH-WEST CORNER, ON TOP THE SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE PREP DISPLAY PREP COOLER.OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM CYCLES IT LEAKS ON FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE FLOOR HAS PUDDLES OF BLACK WATER WITH SURFACE MOLDED, FLOOR DRAIN WITH A BUILD-UP OF WATER AND SLIME/CLOGGED WITH BLACK SLIME. WATER LEAKS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRAIN PIPE WRAPPED WITH RAGS DIRTY WITH SLIME, WALL AND FLOOR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND SURFACE WITH MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREA, UNCLOG/CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIR PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER TOP WERE OPENED STRAWS,POP GUN,BLENDER ETC ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING PARTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS(BROKEN CUPS,CAPS PAPER AND ETC)ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,COOLERS UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO 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: GRIMES ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.WHITE PANEL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED,BOTTOM PART OF SOUTH WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS IS PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE 6 BURNER STOVE.INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT SECOND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN HALLWAY BY THE FRONT TABLE AND IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FROM AIR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls behind the dish machine needs detail cleaning. Stained ceiling tiles inside the womens washroom. Must replace.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide missing thermometer inside the prep cooler and inside the refrigerator and must be visible.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPT SINK ,UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN ALL FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BESIDE THE STOVE, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALLS BY THE COUNTER TOP IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 15, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Fondue Stube last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Fondue Stube on file is from Apr 26, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Fondue Stube?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago Fondue Stube.
Has Chicago Fondue Stube's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Fondue Stube have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Fondue Stube 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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