Corner Bakery Cafe 170
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
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Score
Corner Bakery Cafe 170 appears in inspection records 32 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 26 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 : MUST INVERT SILVERWEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,LOWER CABINET AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED AN ACTIVE LEAK AT A WATER LINE BEHIND SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,3- MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE THE MOP WENT INTO WALK IN COOLER CAME BACK OUT WENT BACK TO COOLER,PUT ON OVEN MITTS OPEN OVEN DOOR AND REMOVE PANS OF COOKED BACON,USED TONGS TO REMOVE BACON FROM PANS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION FROM DIRTY MOPS TO CLEAN UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO REACH AT LEAST 180.0F.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR DISH MACHINE OR STRIPS AT THE PLATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SOUP,TUNA) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00 A.M. FROM ANOTHER STORE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT SILVERWEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDES OF PREP COOLERS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,LOWER CABINET AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACTIVE LEAK AT A WATER LINE BEHIND SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,3- MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2025
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600843 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND AT BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK ON WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND NON WORKING NON WORKING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL, NO LONGER USED OR ANY ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.7-70.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHEESE(49.1-70.5F), ROASTED ONIONS(55.2F), ROASTED TOMATOES(50.5F) AND HAM(45.7F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 8LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600843 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN UNCOVERED IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE WITH LID TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WASTE CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR WASTE CAN FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA(WHERE SOUP AND HOT CEREAL ARE HOT HELD). INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR HEATED AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA(WHERE SOUP AND HOT CEREAL ARE HOT HELD) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED FOR FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND AT BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND OBSERVED BUILDUP ON TOP OF OLD FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK ON WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WALL ABOVE DRAIN BOARD TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK AND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND NON WORKING NON WORKING COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL, NO LONGER USED OR ANY ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HALLWAY IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER AND LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE IN ICE BIN UNCOVERED IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE WITH LID TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF A DIRTY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAUKING NEAR DISH MACHINE SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE CAN WITHOUT A LID IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR WASTE CAN FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Dec 20, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE THE SODA POP DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES OVER THE SODA POP DISPENSER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.14 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HT DISH MACHINE AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH A SMOKEY HAZE DUE TO COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM TO AVOID SMOKE IN THE AIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Dec 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.115 OBSERVED A TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY MEASURING THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID GAUGE WAS ONLY MEASURING UP TO 150F. INSPECTOR VERIFIED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS 180F BY USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE IS ADEQUATELY MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE THE SODA POP DISPENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES OVER THE SODA POP DISPENSER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.14 OBSERVED THE COLD WATER UNABLE TO TURN ON AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HT DISH MACHINE AND IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH A SMOKEY HAZE DUE TO COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM TO AVOID SMOKE IN THE AIR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Nov 21, 2023
License
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 24 lbs of sliced deli turkey at 54.4-68.1f stored in a large bucket in 3-comp sink. apparently food handler was using hot water to thaw frozen food for too long. Instructed manger keep cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $125.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli, chicken, eggs....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Clean utensils Rack next to soiled dishes at 3-comp sink, instructed to install a barrier.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Noted a hole in the wall, instructed to repair.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Trash and food debris noted under dish washing machine, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: No mechanical ventilation in all restroom, Instructed to provide.
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Nov 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 138.1F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE COLD WATER MIXTURE/HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED PASTA ON TRAYS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AND DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF PASTA COSTING $25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONEBURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 1, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation for drawer cooler, instructed to repair.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floor not clean around grease trap, dirt accumulation and grease noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: floor steel plates not mounted properly in walk-in cooler. loose and cracks in between, instructed to repair and maintain.
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May 26, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS WITH BROKEN HANDLES, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS TO PREVENT HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CONDANSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BETWEEN PANELS, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, PANELS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS, CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER THRESHOLD DETACHED AT EXIT DOOR OFF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THRESHOLD TO PREVENT ACCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE SOUP/OATMEAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE ACCUMULATION ON AIR CURTAINS AND CONTACT SURFACES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZER, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OFFICE, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND A BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, AND IN MENS PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK NEAR SOUP PREP STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOLLOWING RECENT DELIVERY. FACILITY IS INSTRUCTED TO ROUTINELY INSPECT INCOMING SHIPMENTS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES WHILE ALSO INSPECTING THE PREMISES FOR EVIDENCE OF PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (MEN'S) USED FOR STORAGE. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM (EX. RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER AT WASHBOWL SINK & OPERABLE TOILET) OR MUST REMOVE PLUMBING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE ROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE SOFT DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER MEN'S TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE) AND ONLY WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SIGNAGE FOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM TO GENDER NEUTRAL FOR ALL USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO BUILDUP AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTING IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PRESENTED BINDER LABELED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12(A)FLOORS NOT CLEAN, PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STAGNATE CLOUDY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIPES AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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Aug 13, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 (A) FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMNT'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112(C). FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR/ BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (B). DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM SHELVES, ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12(A)FLOORS NOT CLEAN, PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STAGNATE CLOUDY WASTE WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE PIPES AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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Nov 24, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SOUP PREP AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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 MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 4 LIVE ROACHES; 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY THE HOT WATER AND 3 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SOUP PREP AREA ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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 MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 5 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNANCE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER HEATER, FURNANCE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED OVER THE MUFFIN DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table by coffee sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting.
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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 front prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had holes/gaps in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage area by cooler, shall be provided.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Employee's were not wearing hair restraints in front prep/counter areas must provide hair restraints to employee's in front prep, counter areas
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN UNDER POP SERVICE STATION FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,FOOD PARTICLES AROUND SINKS,DISH MACHINE AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORE,IE MOPE,DUST PANS,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE.
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Dec 22, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PERP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS, FAN COVER IN PREP COOLOERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND DUCT INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ( NO FILTERS) 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: STAGNANT GRAY WATER ON KITCHEN'S FLOOR BEHIND THE THERMOLIZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND KEEP KITCHEN FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PERP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS, FAN COVER IN PREP COOLOERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER AND DUCT INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD ( NO FILTERS) 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: STAGNANT GRAY WATER ON KITCHEN'S FLOOR BEHIND THE THERMOLIZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND KEEP KITCHEN FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND THE SOUP THERMOLIZER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PAINT AT WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE MOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXCESSIVELY GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL LOCATED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE 3-DR FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE LADIES CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jun 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Dec 7, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
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Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO KITCHEN'S FLOOR FROM GREASE TRAP OF 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS AVAILABLE TO WASH ALL UTENSILS WITH PROPER SANITIZING TEMPS. 3COMP SINK IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
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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 CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO RELACE.
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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 INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, ICE MAKER 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. MISSING GROUT BETEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO DISH MACHIN AND FRONT SERVICE LINE, ALLOWING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS TO BE TRAPPED
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER, IN BETWEEN SHELVES IN FRONT PREP 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. FLOOR DRAIN COVERS POOLING WASTE WATER AROUND IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THERE IS NO STAGNATE WASTE WATER.
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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. VENTILATION HOOD DUCT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A FILTER TO PREVENT GREASE ISSUE.
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. A LEAK NOTED BEHIND THE SOUP REHEATING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corner Bakery Cafe 170 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corner Bakery Cafe 170 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corner Bakery Cafe 170?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 26 times, more than any other issue at Corner Bakery Cafe 170.
Has Corner Bakery Cafe 170's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Corner Bakery Cafe 170 have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Corner Bakery Cafe 170 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Corner Bakery Cafe 170 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corner Bakery Cafe 170 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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