Citygrounds
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2019
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Citygrounds has been inspected 11 times since 2011. Citygrounds was last inspected on Nov 18, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Citygrounds since Nov 18, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. 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 ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, (AVOCADO) PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, (11/4/2019). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED PASTRIES BEING STORED/DISPLAYED ON THE FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST 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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRI ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, EGGS ,ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUE FREEZER AND COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN EXTERIOR STAINS FROM ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING CEILING PAINT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY FOR SALE.OBSERVED A PLATE OF 11- ASSORTED PASTRIES NOT COVERED ON FRONT COUNTER WITH APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON PASTRIES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COVER AND PROTECT FOOD DURING DISPLAY.APPX. 3LBS.$44 (SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3- LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND UPPER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL.DINING AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AND AROUND GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/7/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931942 6/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.#34-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT MOPSINK CLOSET.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,UPPER ARCH IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT DOOR,OPENINGS AROUND WALL OUTLET UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE A CCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN CEILING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILETROOM.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD ON DOOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD & DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH UPPER WINDOW TRIM IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON 2ND FL. DINING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF BOXES,CHEMICALS ON LEDGE IN CORNER OF BASEMENT
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Jun 1, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 11/23/15.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.MUST POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA BEHIND UNUSED PREP COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND CHAIRS NEAR FRONT DOOR,UPPER ARCH AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,OPENING AROUND WALLOUT LET UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN CEILING IN 1ST. FL. PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS CLEANER IMPROPERLY BEING USED FOR SANITIZATION. MANAGER WAS TOLD THAT GLASS CLEANER WAS UNACCEPTABLE AND PURCHASED A GALLON OF BLEACH DURING INSPECTION. BLEACH MUST BE USED AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE TO SANITIZE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SLICER, AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING STORED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CELAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Nov 12, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 07/26/12 REPORT# 1234329 NOT CORRECTED. (37)MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT.TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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Jan 26, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citygrounds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citygrounds on file is from Nov 18, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citygrounds?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Citygrounds.
Has Citygrounds' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Citygrounds have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Citygrounds means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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