Chicago Health-Maple Street
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 24 inspections at Chicago Health-Maple Street, the earliest from 2010. On Apr 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Chicago Health-Maple Street's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER SEAL ON THE INSIDE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BAGS ON THE FLOOR (LEMON GRASS) INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND FANS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BOTH FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP/STORAGE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS NEEDED: THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR...THE SEAL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK...THE OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK AND THE OPENING AT THE LIGHT SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL UNIT LOCATED LEFT OF THE COLD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENT FANS TO REMOVE DUST IN THE WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALLF FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED AND ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE COMMON HALLWAY LOCATED NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH CAN LID MISSING IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID ON IT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMILATION UNDER SHELVING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT/SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS LIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SMALL SINGLE USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SOTRAGE FOODS ABOVE PREP-LINE UNIT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
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74
Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BLACK BEAN BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND COOKED MUSHROOMS IN FRONT PREPARATION COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE CHEF ON SITE VERIFED WHEN FOODS WERE MADE WITH LOGS AND PROVIDED DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED CHIA CUPS, SANDWICHES, WRAPS, SALADS, AND DRESSINGS/DIPS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NEAR DOOR ENTRANCE IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER, 5) FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT KITCHEN PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD PREPARATION TABLE NEXT TO THE HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF A PREPARATION TABLE BROKEN, STORED ACROSS THE 3COMARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASE COVING PEELING OFF WALL ADJACENT TO FLOOR UNDER PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST SECURE BASE COVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION UNDER KITCHEN PREP-TABLES. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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50
Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2356206 ON 3/31/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED:47-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER FRAMEWORK OF PREP TABLES AND SURROUNDING WALL AREAS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.
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78
Mar 31, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH FRONT & REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Sep 18, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT JUICE FOOD PREPARATION PREP HAND WASHING SINK THAT HAS FOOD PREP TABLES ON BOTH SIDES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 40 FLIES FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT JUICE PREP AREA ON MENU BOARDS, REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALLS CEILING PIPES AND CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT JUICE FOOD PREPARATION PREP HAND WASHING SINK THAT HAS FOOD PREP TABLES ON BOTH SIDES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL COOKING STOVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT STORED UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OR ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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64
Jun 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE FOOD (COOKED QUINOA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OATS , QUINOA, AND WALNUTS STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITH OUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO FOOD INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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64
Apr 20, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in 2 door reach in cooler 45.7f to 47.1f, 5lbs of black bean burger patties at a total value of $50.00: prep date of 4/18/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 5lbs at a total value of $50.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre packaged and dated power bar/granola bars, stored in the following areas: -open faced deli cooler, -2 door prep cooler and walk in cooler without proper labels and listed ingredients. Also, observed pre portioned black bean and quinoa burger patties, with out proper labels and dates, located in 2 door reach in cooler. Informed manager that once items are removed from the bulk container and stored for more than 24 hours, proper labels and listed ingredients must be provided. Instructed manager to provide labels and listed ingredients. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rust stains on all 3 wire shelving units, located underneath fan, in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed rust building up on exterior surface of commercial can opener in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed chipped paint and rust stains on shelving unit underneath prep table in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in front prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on ceiling and fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE JUICING PREP AREA NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITH A LONG BEARD AND WITHOUT A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTMUST PROVIDE A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS AT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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Jul 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR COOLER, HUMMUS AT 48.2F,EGGS AT 45.1F,TUNA AT 47.7F,TURKEY AT 48.2F,FETA CHEESE 46.4F,BLACK BEAN BURGERS 45.1F. ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREMISES MAKING AND MANUALLY BOTTLING AND CAPPING JUICES NOT ALLOWED PER CITY OF CHICAGO RULES AND REGULATIONS.CEASE AND DESIST BOTTLING AND MANUAL CAPPING OPERATION. FOUND 16 (16 oz.) ASSORTED BOTTLED JUICES i.e. (CARROT,APPLE LEMON,GINGER,KALE,BEET ETC.),OFFERED FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND BOXES CONTAINING EMPTY BOTTLES AND BLACK CAPS USED FOR MANUAL CAPPING OF JUICES ON SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON BOXES OF EMPTY BOTTLES AND BLACK CAPS FOR BOTTLING JUICES.AT THIS TIME MANAGER DECIDED TO DISCARD BOTTLED JUICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BOWLS AND TRAYS ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,PREP SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN PREP AREA,CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES AT CEILING ABOVE THE PTREP AREA SHELVINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-BASIL SAUCE 47.9F, SUN DRIED TOMATO SAUCE 45.5F, TUNA 44.9F, TURKEY 51.9F, BLACK BEAN BURGER 53.9F, MILK 48.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 39 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $67.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND SIDES OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE 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 EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE MAIN PREP LINE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME COOLERS WITH NO STEM THERMOMETERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND CEILING. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE SUPPORTS AND SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WATER LINES ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOORING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZERS. REMOVE THE WET CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL OPENING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOORING NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZER UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPR UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY COVERS FOR ICE CREAM MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jan 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2012
Complaint
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE FLIES IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTRIOL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST LABLED PROPERLY i,e.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBANT SHELVES.
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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. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED. COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE CABINETS, SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF JUICER AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE NOT CLEAN, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, MISSING GROUR AND DIRT NOTED AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA 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. FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL AND CEILING AROUND JUICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE ELECTRIC STOVE WHERE SOUP BEING COOKED AND HELD FOR MORE THAT 8 HOURS.
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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. 3 COMP SINK AND 2COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, MUST KEEP ALL SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN BOXES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. DIRTY FOO CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CANS AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA.
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61
Dec 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWED WITH LITTER ON ALLEY GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WAASHROOM DOOR AND INSTALL.
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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. MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT YOGURT MACHINES FAUCETS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Health-Maple Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Health-Maple Street on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Health-Maple Street?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Health-Maple Street.
Has Chicago Health-Maple Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Health-Maple Street have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicago Health-Maple Street 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 Chicago Health-Maple Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Health-Maple Street is inspected around two times per year on average.
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