Coyotes Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Coyotes Restaurant 25 times, with records going back to 2010. Coyotes Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 20 times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Coyotes Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORKING ON THE DRYING RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE PREP AREA AND FOUND FOOD BASKETS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR (COLD HOLD UNIT) AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN A COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA: CHICKEN AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 48.6F, HAM AT 48.7F, STEAK AT 50.5F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 48.0F, PORK AT 47.7F, EGGS AT 61.3F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.2F AND SLICED ONION 58.1F APPROX. 25 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $200 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COUPLE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (CHILI) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE CONTENT'S COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRON OF WALK IN COOLER AND A SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WASHING AREA AND ABOVE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): FOUND INSIDE OF FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** FOUND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: FOUND FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 31, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 120F. ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION. FOOD DISCARDED 2 LBS AT $3.00.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, EGGS, CHICKEN AND A VARIETY OF SOUP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 71F - 57F LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROX 20LBS COST $375. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 3 HOUSE FLIES AND 7 SMALL FLIES LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE OF FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREP AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, RICE, CHICKEN, SOURCREAM, EGGS, BEANS, AND RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.9 - 47.8F. LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 3 REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( 40 LBS AT $300 ). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE THE REACH-IN COOLER. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN ICE CREAM DISPENSING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ( TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING THAT IS DEATTACHED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Feb 24, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12 OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER BACK UP FROM A FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE WATER TO BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MAY USE OTHER ADEQUATE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS, TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING, OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SAID TCS FOOD WAS FROZEN AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD RODENTS ON RODENT TRAPS IN THE VERY FAR REAR OF THE BASEMENT/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN CHIP CONTAINER BEING STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STACK CHIP CONTAINERS ON TOP OF CHIPS OR PLACE A SHEET OF PARCHMENT PAPER IN BETWEEN CHIP CONTAINERS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING THAT IS DEATTACHED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Nov 12, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: FOUND 10LBS OF RAW SHRIMPS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SHRIMPS. TOTAL COST AT $95. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WITH A PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS, HOWEVER PREMISES HAS NO SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SUPPLIES OR A CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT NO LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN W/LID IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (1/4 GAPS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT (2) DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM MISSING IT'S COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS NEED REPAIR IN SPOTS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTORIOUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH USED FOR CEVECHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, BUT NOT THE DISCLOSURE FOR THE RAW FISH CEVICHE, AND SUNNY SIDE EGGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE WITH A ASTERISK, AND A FOOTNOTE. YOU CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ICECREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT ICECREAM STATION, AND FRONT OVER REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT THE ICECREAM 3 COMP. SINK, ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. 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: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION AT PROPER CONCENTRATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER A WASH SINK COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REMOVING RUST AND PEELING PAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Aug 1, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME. -CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS ON THE 1ST FL AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT INSIDE OF IT. THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS HAS FOOD AND DIRT IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THERE IS WATER, DIRT, GREASE AND DECAYING FOOD BEHIND THE STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLER AND COOLING/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE FRONT ICECREAM 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT PREP LINE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA STOVE,DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT SLICER, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAFATI ON THE RESTROOM INTERIOR DOOR AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN MENS ROOM DUSTY CEILING FAN.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 1, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR SHOW DOCUMENTATION THAT EACH FOOD HANDLER WORKING HAS RECEIVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR BEEN EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, GRILL, GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, FAN GUARDS ON REACH-IN COOLERS, SLICERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, SHAKE MIXER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COVING ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSIL FOR DISPENSING LEMONADE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR SHOW DOCUMENTATION THAT EACH FOOD HANDLER WORKING HAS RECEIVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR BEEN EMPLOYED LESS THAN 30 DAYS.
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Jun 3, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVEN,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR CABINET OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN BASEMENT OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS HAVE NO SHIELDS. PROVIDE SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOG,BEEF,PORK,HAM ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.FOUND BEEF AT 52.9F AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HOT DOGS,BEEF,COOKED PORK,BREADED STEAK WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.9F-53.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $280.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVEN,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR CABINET OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN BASEMENT OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS HAVE NO SHIELDS. PROVIDE SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE JUICER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, MICROWAVE. CLEAN TABLE SHELF UNDER STEAMER, AND OVEN DRIP TRAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASEMENT DRAIN COVER MISSING NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE BASEMENT SPRAYER (LEAKING)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD NEED TO BAIL TOGETHER AND REMOVE.
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Jul 13, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE BURNERS IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN OUT THE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOOR.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES AND KNIFE HOLDER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE KNIVES AND HOLDER IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REACH IN LOWBOY COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL HAS A MISSING SIDE PANEL AND IT IS WET AND DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER AND REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DIRTY, CLEAN OUT DEAD INSECTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: THE COOK IS WEARING STREET CLOTHES, A BIB APRON WAS FOUND FOR HIM TO WEAR.
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Sep 19, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RODDED OUT IT HAS A FOUL ORDER COMMING OUT.
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90
Apr 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HAS ICY BUILD-UP ON COMPRESSOR AND PIPES BLOCKING AIR CIRCULATION, MUST DE-FROST UNIT AND MAKE SURE IT AND ALL OTHER REFRIGERATION IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPERATURES OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALSO NEED TO MAKE SURE ALL FREEZERS CAN MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURES OF 0 DEGREES OR BELOW.-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. HOT WATER MUST BE 110-120 DEGREES AT ALL SINKS AT NEXT VISIT(TURN HOT TANK UP).-NO CITATION ISSUED
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HAS A 1 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT-MUST REPAIR THIS DOOE MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.-NO CITATION ISSUED
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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. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT & THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE ALL PLEXY GLASS SEPARATING DINING ROOM FROM PREP AREA. ADD AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF PLEXY GLASS TO PROTECT PREP TABLE AREA WHERE CONTAINERS OF UNCOVERED CHIPS WILL BE STORED. REPAIR WALL(S) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT SEAMS. PAINT FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN AND COVER OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. CLEAN UPPER SECTIONS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET FOR WASHBOWL IN WOMAN"S WASHROOM, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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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. SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SINGLE FLOOR BURNER IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH HOOD THAT DOES NOT APPEAR TO WOEK MUST BE REMOVED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coyotes Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coyotes Restaurant on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coyotes Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Coyotes Restaurant.
Has Coyotes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coyotes Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coyotes Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Coyotes Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coyotes Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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