Crisp

2940 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 29 inspections at Crisp stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

29
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP UNABLE TO TURN OFF HOT WATER LEVER IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
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86
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11-- NOTED FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE ALL AND STORE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- METAL INTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, SEPARATING FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-101.19--- TORN/DAMAGED PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11--DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE ALL.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-14-24 REPORT #2589599. #56- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME FOODS IN THE DINING AREA OR A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.
6
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. ----MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS, BOWLS, SPICES UNDER THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL AND STORE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.-----NOTED A FLY SWATTER BEING STORED HANGING WITH CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT STORE CONTAMINATED PEST CONTROL TOOLS IN THE FOOD PREP, DISH AREA.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOTED WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 60.7F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: METAL INTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, SEPARATING FROM THE WALL AND EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN/DAMAGED PLASTIC DOOR CURTAINS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE NORTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE COOLER.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING BULB END CAPS/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT PREP AREAS.
56
90
Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN AND RUST THROUGHOUT THE UNIT,MUST REPLACE. BROKEN METAL INTERIOR LINER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER .REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN SAID DOOR AT BOTTOM
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR MAINTAIN
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP, REGROUT AREA.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC. ALSO LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE STOCK MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OUT OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREPTABLE AND WALLS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDER.
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74
Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-19-23,REPORT#2569925 #10) 5-205.11: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DUE TO HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN CONTINUOSILY LEAKING. HOT WATER HANDLE IS COVERED . INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED 1-26-23 VIOLATION REMAIN THE SAME.
59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC. ALSO LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE STOCK MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OUT OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREPTABLE AND WALLS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN AND RUST THROUGHOUT THE UNIT,MUST REPLACE. BROKEN METAL INTERIOR LINER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER .REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN SAID DOOR AT BOTTOM
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR MAINTAIN
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP, REGROUT AREA.
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67
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING DUE TO HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN CONTINUOSILY LEAKING. HOT WATER HANDLE IS COVERED . INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC. ALSO LABEL FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE STOCK MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OUT OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREPTABLE AND WALLS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN AND RUST THROUGHOUT THE UNIT,MUST REPLACE. BROKEN METAL INTERIOR LINER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER .REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN SAID DOOR AT BOTTOM
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR MAINTAIN
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP, REGROUT AREA.
55
67
Sep 23, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11--CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND POROUS DRYWALL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Sep 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : 3-603.11--- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES, REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR COOKED FRIES ON THE COOKS LINE OR FOODS IN THE COOLERS. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND POROUS DRYWALL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE DISH/REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. COLDWATER IS ONLY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS PILED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER IN DEEP PANS AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 9-14-21 AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.4F & 48.4F. NOTED OTHER COOKED CHICKEN WINGS & LEGS IN LARGE METAL CANS WITH NO DATE LABELING AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.3F TO 72.1F. MANAGERS WRITTEN TEMPERATURE LOGS INDICATED THE COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS DATED 9/14 WERE COOKED AND COOLED TO 43F BY 11:30 AM ON 9/14 AND COOLED THE OTHER ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN TO 43F ON 9-15-21. NOTED INTERNAL AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 42.4F. NOTED NO COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 43F. ALL 350LBS COOKED CHICKEN DISCARDED. ALSO NOTED WERE BLANCHED BEAN SPROUTS IMPROPERLY COOLING ON A PREP TABLE IN A LARGE, DEEP BOWL COVERED WITH PLASTIC AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.6F WITH NO COOLING LOGS FOR BEAN SPROUTS. SPROUTS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS, COOLING TIMES, AND TEMPERATURES. REVIEWED ACCURATE AND HONEST TEMPERATURE LOG-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. CHICKEN WITH NO DATES NOTED OR PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED INDICATING A DATE LABELING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPIRATION DATES FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-31-22 REPORT #2366659 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #53-: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
60
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU THAT DISCLOSES, REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR COOKED FRIES ON THE COOKS LINE OR FOODS IN THE COOLERS. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND POROUS DRYWALL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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41
Mar 31, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED ICE MACHINE DOOR.
16
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Mar 24, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300679 DATED ON 07/03/19 NOT CORRECTED-#51 A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE, #56 MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS AT PREP AREA, #58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED ICE MACHINE DOOR.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SNAPPLE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTH WHITE REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH NO EXTERIOR HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,FREE OF DEBRIS
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, THE RELEASE HANDLES ARE WRAPPED WITH FILTHY PLASTIC BAGS AND TIED TO THE LEG OF THE UNIT FOR WATER RELEASE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED,RUSTY AND DIRTY.REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THE RACKS AT STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,NOT CLEANABLE.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WALL;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THE SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.PROVIDED.REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD AT PREP AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE -INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED MUSHROOMS AT TEMP OF 50.4F-55.2F AND 57F; BLANCHED ZUCCHINI AT TEMP OF 55F; SHREDDED LETTUCE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 52.5F; KIMCHEE AT TEMP OF 52F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 55.7F. TCS COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD IN QUESTION DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUND 50,VALUE 150 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AIR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.4F. INSIDE THE UNIT TCS FOOD: COOKED MUSHROOMS,KIMCHEE,COOKED ZUCCHINI,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC.INTERIOR AIR OF DISPLAY COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED ON 7-9-19 UNIT REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED TEMP OF 38F TO 40.2F. UNTAGGED UNIT
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 100 POUNDS OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON RACKS AT KITCHEN, FRIED CHICKEN TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 82.0F TO 88.9F. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON WHEN COOLING PROCESS BEGAN. ALSO, HAD NO OTHER FORMS OF VERIFICATION AVAILABLE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. POUNDS 100,VALUE 200. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.HOT WATER VALVE SHUT OFF DUE TO FAUCET CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 7-9-19 HANDWASHING SINK HOT WATER VALVE REPAIRED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. COOKED/FRIED CHICKEN IS COOKED IN LARGE QUANTITY AND STORED INSIDE GRAY DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON RACKS AT REAR PREP AREA, A FAN STORED ACROSS FROM MENTIONED SHELF PROVIDING COOL AIR(METHOD TO COOL OFF FOOD).SOME OF TCS FOODS WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(WAS DISCARDED). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/FOLLOW METHODS BASED ON THIS TYPE OF FOOD A-1)PLACING FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS; A-2)SEPARATING FOOD INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTION(SINGLE LAYER); A-3)USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE BY THE REAR DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND,WALL BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. CLEAN SURROUNDING WALL AND CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTH WHITE REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH NO EXTERIOR HANDLES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN,FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, THE RELEASE HANDLES ARE WRAPPED WITH FILTHY PLASTIC BAGS AND TIED TO THE LEG OF THE UNIT FOR WATER RELEASE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED,RUSTY AND DIRTY.REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER THE SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THE RACKS AT STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,NOT CLEANABLE.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WALL;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.PROVIDED.REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD AT PREP AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE -INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 FOUND ABOUT 200 POUNDS OF COOKED FRIED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON RACKS AT KITCHEN. FRIED CHICKEN TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 70.0F TO 82.0F. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON WHEN COOLING PROCESS BEGAN. ALSO, HAD NO OTHER FORMS OF VERIFICATION AVAILABLE. PRIORTY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN.VALUE ABOUT 350 DOLLARS.
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Apr 24, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN ON SHELVING UNITS AT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 70.OF- 85.OF. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 100 POUNDS OF FRIED CHICKEN VALUE AT 200 DOLLARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIFFERENT CUTS OF CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED CHICKEN STRIPS AT 88-100 DEGREES F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 58-71 DEGREES F, AND CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AT 56 DEGREES F. OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CANS (APPROX. 50 GALLON SIZE) BEING USED TO IMPROPERLY COOL CHICKEN WINGS. ALSO NOTED BUS TUBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS IMPROPERLY COOLING, COVERED IN PLASTIC WRAP WHILE STILL HOT, AND STACKED CONTAINERS ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 460 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $800. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS ACCUMULATING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND WALL. MUST INSTALL COVING AT FLOOR SURROUNDING THE COOK LINE PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL TO LEFT OF COOK LINE WHERE CORNER GUARD HAS BROKEN OFF AND PLASTIC WALL COVERING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Feb 8, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE REAR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50-54 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED $80 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR EGGS BEING COOKED TO ORDER FOR VARIOUS "BOWLS" ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE A PLACARD IN PUBLIC VIEW OR PRINTED ON THE MENU.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BOTH UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER. NOTED CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN LIDS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIDS (MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE (EMPTY BOXES, PLASTIC WRAP) FROM FLOOR BEHIND SODA STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR, IN THE MAIN HALLWAY, THAT IS APPROX. 6 INCHES WIDE AND APPROX. 3 INCHES DEEP. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE, INCLUDING WATER DAMAGED DRYWALL PIECES, SOILED BUCKETS FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREASE-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND ANY INOPERABLE/BROKEN RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 27, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABLED.
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Jul 26, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS KIM CHEE (PICKLED CABBAGE AND RADISH) FOUND IN TWO UNLABELED GLASS JARS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MANAGEMENT STATES THIS PRODUCT IS FOR THE OWNERS PERSONAL USE. OTHER KIM CHEE LOCATED IN THE SAME COOLER FOUND PROPERLY LABELED FROM CHICAGO KIM CHEE LOCATED IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL. MANAGER STATES THAT IS THE KIM CHEE SOLD TO CUSTOMERS. UNAPPROVED KIM CHEE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS KIM CHEE AT 51.5F. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 48.5F WITH COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.9 TO 76.8F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 43.9F AND 46.4F. COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.6, 50.3F, 53.4F AND 76.8F. IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER: CHEESE AT 45.9F, 53.2F, KIM CHEE AT 51.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED AMOUNT TO BE 1,220 LBS AND AN ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1,695.80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK WAS FOUND TO BE 90.5 AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 90.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES TOO MUCH HOT WATER WAS BEING USED WHILE WASHING DISHES. WATER WAS LATER RESTORED AND HOT WATER TANK RECOVERED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 116.1F. RECOMMEND TO MANAGEMENT OBTAINING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK TO SUPPLY ENOUGH HOT WATER TO OPERATE FACILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABLED.
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Mar 11, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS KIM CHEE (PICKLED CABBAGE AND RADISH) ON PREMISED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MANAGER STATES KIM CHEE IS PURCHASED FROM THE OWNERS FAMILY FACILITY. KIM CHEE CONTAINERS FROM THE FAMILY FACILITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AN IMPROPERLY LABELED ONE GALLON GLASS JAR AND A USED SOY SAUCE 5 GALLON BUCKET. NO BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND NO RECEIPT OR INVOICE AVAILABLE. THIS RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THEN REPACKAGES THE KIM CHEE IN PRE-PACKAGED 16 OZ. CONTAINERS FOR SALE. ALL KIN CHEE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE OR SELL UNTIL SOURCE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 LB FRIED EGGS (2) IN A PAN ON METAL RACK SHELVING ON THE FRONT PREP STATION AT 129.3F. EGGS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING THE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS OF FRESH VEGETABLES, RADISH, CUCUMBERS AND A CONTAINER OF PREPARED READY TO EAT CUCUMBERS. CASES OF RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY OVER CASES OF THE ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES. FRESH LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW EGGS. ALSO OBSERVED LOOSELY COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING THE LOOSELY COVERED CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE SAME WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED COOLER AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS POSSIBLY CONTAMINATED. ESTIMATED PONDS DISCARDED TO BE 170 LBS VEGETABLES AND 120 LBS CHICKEN. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $160.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY KNIVES FOUND STORED AT THE CLEAN DISH AREA ON THE MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER. MUST STORE KNIVES CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEXT TO AND UNDER THE REAR PREP, TWO DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEXT TO AND UNDER THE REAR PREP, TWO DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH THE MENS AND LADIES WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 13, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 55.9F, 7 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ON THE PREP TABLE AT 63.8F, AND 9 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE REAR STEAM TRAY AT 113.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ONE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK FOUND IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE FAUCET NECK (ELECTRICAL TAPE COVERING). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Sep 5, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE OF 64.3F AND 67.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS VALUE OF $175. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OF FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.6F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE ALL FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 44 LBS VALUE OF $56. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE PREP REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADES STORAGES BAGS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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May 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE UNUSED WARMER UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERTURE STRIP COOKED CHICKEN AT 106.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 22 LBS VALUE OF $55. TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 45.5F-46.9F-,AND STRIP COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-1-11..NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50.VALUE $ 280.TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72078-17
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO FIX.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72078
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FREEZER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS. SEAL AND REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING EXHAUST VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTING IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crisp last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crisp on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crisp?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Crisp.

Has Crisp's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crisp have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crisp 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 Crisp inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crisp is inspected around two times per year on average.