Cutie Pie's Kitchen
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Cutie Pie's Kitchen 19 times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged 19 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Cutie Pie's Kitchen squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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May 8, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 1, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE-87.6F AND 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-111.4F IN POTS ON TOP OF STOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 2LBS.$6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. DICED TOMATO-73.4F.1LBS.SHREDDED LETTUCE-54.3F.6 OZ. DICED COOKED JERK CHICKEN-62.1F-66.0F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.2.6 OZ.$12.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, DICED TOMATO)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE BINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND/OR PROOF OF OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER SHELF OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
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Dec 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386372 ON 8-21-20:51-PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. 56-MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. 56-MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM
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Aug 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385709 8/4/20 NOT CORRECTED #54- STILL OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED .MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM
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Aug 4, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF BROILER AT OVEN,FRYER CABINET,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED AND TRASH ON TOP OF LIDS.MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2303547 7/23/19 NOT CORRECTED #55- THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. #55- FOUND OPENINGS/CRACKS ON THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. #58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATOR,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 30, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE 52.0F..5LB. DICED TOMATO 47.2F. 3LBS. SOUR CREAM 48.7F. 8LBS. DICED COOKED JERK CHICKEN 48.9F-49.3F. .5LB. SHRIMP 47.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.13LBS. $35.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 47.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM DISCONNECTED NO PIPE CONNECTED TO SINK.MUST RE-INSTALL PIPES TO DRAIN LINE AT HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR TRASH CITY DUMPSTER ARE BEING USED AND TRASH ON TOP OF LIDS.MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF BROILER AT OVEN,FRYER CABINET,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2303547 7/23/19 NOT CORRECTED #55- THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. #55- FOUND OPENINGS/CRACKS ON THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. #58- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATOR,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TRIM AROUND FRONT DOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVENS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO HANDLE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER, THE REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENINGS/CRACKS ON THE LOWER WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 4, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, CHEESEBURGER) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CURRENT FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND BAKED POTATOES WITH NACHO CHEESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 "DEVON WILLIAMS" ARRIVED AT 11:50AM.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK DIRT ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CURRENT FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELF NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 21, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE VENTILATION OVER THE STOVE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOODS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cutie Pie's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cutie Pie's Kitchen on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cutie Pie's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Cutie Pie's Kitchen.
Has Cutie Pie's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cutie Pie's Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cutie Pie's Kitchen 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 Cutie Pie's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cutie Pie's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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