Chicago Soccer Restaurant

5404 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
American
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Chicago Soccer Restaurant, the earliest from 2012. Chicago Soccer Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 3, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Chicago Soccer Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 3, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (3) LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA SHOWED MANAGEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND RECCOMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN COOKING STOVE,SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COUNTERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASH ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON BACK AND BEHIND THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL,BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF THE CUSTOMER AND CHILDREN IN THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVE IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HALLWAY CLOSE TO THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559847,DATED 7/2/15. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AND WALLS VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR OF THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPER NOT PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HAND SINKS CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AND REPAIR SINK, MOP SINK NOT CONNECTED TO PLUMBING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES FROM THE FLOOR, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO INVERT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILYAND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND TOILET NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND RESEAL SURFACE. SEVERAL CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPER NOT PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Aug 7, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS AT DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS; OVER 10 FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON SOILED UTENSILS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND ABOUT 8 MORE ON WALLS AT REAR DISK WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND REMOVE SOURCE OF PEST BREEDING, (SPOILED ONIONS). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO ONE WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED OWNER A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERES, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS AT DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMNET SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP BOX. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED A PLUMBER AND PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL .NO WASTE WATER BACKING UP ANYMORE.
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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 AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. FRONT DOOR WITH OVER ONE INCH OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED HIS FRIEND TO REPAIR AND PUT THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE DOOR, WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. DOOR IS NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL. MANAGER IS NOT CERTIFIED FROM THE CITY OR STATE. INSTRUCTED TO ATTEND SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD AND THE WALLS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 BEHIND THE STOVE. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP). MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/STOP HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,(BAGS OF CLOTHES ,LUGGAGE,SMALL TABLE, SHOES, DIRTY CLOTHES, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES FROM THE FLOOR, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Soccer Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Soccer Restaurant on file is from Dec 3, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Soccer Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chicago Soccer Restaurant.

Has Chicago Soccer Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chicago Soccer Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chicago Soccer Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.