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777 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
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Last inspected: Jul 17, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chicago Tribune three times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Jul 17, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Chicago Tribune is from Jul 17, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 COOLERS (DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT) AT THE FRONT AND REAR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES ARE 60.6F AND 48.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND BOXES ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR CONSULTATION. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR NOT RODENT PROOF (1/2 IN). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT PEAT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE 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 UNDERNEATH COLD FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK(COLD) AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELING INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT LINE SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Tribune last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Tribune on file is from Jul 17, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Tribune?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Tribune.

Has Chicago Tribune's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Tribune have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Tribune 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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