Delmonico

111 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
American
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 37 inspections at Delmonico, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 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 four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 25 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2623036 DATED 08/28/2025 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/5/2025 STILL OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKLINE, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHEN UPPER PANEL DOOR WAS OPENED AND OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE FACILITY.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/28/25 INSPECTION IS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11/25/24 WAS POSTED IN THE DINING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTING THEM TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK & BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED BURNED AREA ON WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP AREA ACROSS FROM MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE SAID WHITE CUTTING BOARD SO THAT IT SHALL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING BUILUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT COOKLINE AND IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYER IN FRONT COOKLINE. OBSERVED GREASE AND BLACK BUILDUP ON STOVE IN MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND WOK STATION IN MIDDLE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR COOKLINES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. NO WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MOP SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS NEXT TO WOK STATION IN MIDDLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRAY BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SOILED WALLS IN UTILITY ROOM AND STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAINT IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH SOLID SHIELDS WHERE COOKLINE AND WALK IN FREEZER ARE LOCATED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER IN REAR BY BACK EXIT AND UNUSED WHITE FREEZER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT UNECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN BREAK ROOM AND NON WORKING LIGHT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR WHERE WALK IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DIM AND NON WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS.
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Aug 28, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH ONE TOP COLD HOLDING WELL AND PREP SURFACE, IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.4F.(NOTE: NON WORKING THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AND AND INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH ONE TOP COLD HOLDING WELL AND PREP SURFACE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2-60.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HARD BOILED EGG(48.7F), SLICED TOMATOES(53.8F),CHICKEN SALAD(50.5F), TUNA SALAD(54.1F), PASTA SALAD(54.1F), CHEESE SLICES(57.9F), RAW EGG IN SHELL(55.3F), SLICED WATERMELON(50.5F), SALAD CONTAINING SLICED TOMATOES(57.6-60.4F), CANTOLOUPE AND HONEY DEW CHUNKS(50.9F), COTTAGE CHEESE(48.2F), POTATO SALAD(51.6F), CHEESE CUBES(51.4F), PEAS(51.1F) AND SALAD CONTAINING LETTUCE(49.6-53.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $125 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/28/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN NEXT TO REGISTERS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMNE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ON SHELVES AND IN INTERIOR OF CABIENETS IN REAR PREP, MIDDLE PREP, FRONT PREP, EMPLOYEE CHANGING/BREAK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MSSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS(FRONT, MIDDLE, AND REAR), STORAGE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK, DISHWASHING AREA, HALLWAYS AND WALK IN COOLER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN ALL HOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE DRY BUILD UP ON THE BLACK INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM THE SHELVING HOLDING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT METERED HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDSINK AT THE END OF COOK LINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY REUSING SINGLE SERVICE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE BAGS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shelves at front cook line not clean, Food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors not clean behind cook line, dirt and grease build-up noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jul 31, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found 8 live cockroaches behind hand wash sinks in Main prep area and along wall base behind Front cook line, Instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in affected areas, Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in the main prep kitchen was not draining properly, with very slow drainage. sink basin is tilted forward that causing water to pool in the sink basin. Instructed manager to repair and maintain hand washing facilities. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at main prep area hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handler certificate for cooks in kitchen. Instructed to obtain.
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May 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS AT FOOD LINE WHEN HE WAS TAKING IT OFF THE GRILL. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS SITTING OUTSITE OF COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: -EGGS 57.6F TO 65.4F, CHICKEN 55.5F TO 58.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR BURNT OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE; TUNA SALAD AT 58.2 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.5F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 55.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2523259 CONDUCTED ON 7/27/21 NOT CORRECTED; OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 27, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON THE COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE; TUNA SALAD AT 63.3 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 62.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 62.3 F, AND CUT CANTALOUPE AT 56.1 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41 F. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COLD-HOLDING BUFFET LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.2 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. BUFFET LINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE FROM 2021 AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN MULTIPLE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Nov 18, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TOWELS STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILINGS LOCATED IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA FILLED WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT IN UTILITY AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 27, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 100F ; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISGARDED APPROX 4 LBS AT $20.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 135 F OR ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA WHERE TWO STOVE TOP OVENS, GRIDDLE AND WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED COOKED TUNA, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED TURKEY 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. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (PIES, CAKE, COOKIES, MUFFINS ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2345344: 10. 6-301.14 NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY PREP HANDSINK AND IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 25. 3-603.11 OBSERVED MENU BOARD WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE). CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. NOTE: EGGS OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNIT HAD NO DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE NOR MARKING ON BOX) THAT THEY WERE PASTEURIZED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 47. 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 49. 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENT HOODS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 60.8-404.13 (B:4) CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUEDNO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TOWELS STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILINGS LOCATED IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA FILLED WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT IN UTILITY AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLES WITH CUTTING BOARDS, TWO STOVE TOP OVENS AND WALK IN FREEZER UNIT ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (PIES, CAKE, COOKIES, MUFFINS ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU BOARD WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE). CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. NOTE: EGGS OBSERVED IN WALK-IN COOLER UNIT HAD NO DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE NOR MARKING ON BOX) THAT THEY WERE PASTEURIZED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2222438 ON 9/18/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY PREP HANDSINK AND IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENT HOODS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE ENTRANCE WAY FROM THE DINING ROOM TO THE PREP AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Sep 18, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 ,NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17, COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. ALSO SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B), MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOOD FOUND BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12. UTILITY PIPE RUNNING ON FLOOR OF GRILL STATION, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, USING A SMALL CONTAINER TO FILL WITH SOAP TO WASH UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMP SINK PROPERLY WHEN WASHING UTENSILS.
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Apr 5, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SOILED CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND METAL SMALL PARTS STORED ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR TUBS ) IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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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: FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER TRIPLE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD ITEM IN KITCHEN MISSING LABEL ( SALT, SUGAR....) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD SHELVES,ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, UNDER GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION OF WALLS, PEELING PAINT BEHIND CAN GOODS SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, USING A SMALL CONTAINER TO FILL WITH SOAP TO WASH UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3-COMP SINK PROPERLY WHEN WASHING UTENSILS.
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Aug 31, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Aug 21, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(COOKED OATMEAL, MILK AND YOGURT) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, A TOTAL OF 5LBS OF RICE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA AT 48.5F & 90.6F, A TOTAL OF 10LBS OF CHICKEN ON THE BUFFET LINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 112.2F & 126.5F, 3LBS OF YOGURT STORED IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.2F, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.7F, 5LBS OF COOKED OATMEAL IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 51.6F AND 6LBS OF POTATOES ON THE BUFFET LINE AT 113.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 33LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING BASES OF BULK PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING, THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING AND THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 15, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES CREATING GAPS IN THE WALLS AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEBOARDS LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM BEHIND THE MAIN COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE HANGING FROM THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES, SEAL GAPS IN THE WALL AND BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARDS AND THE HOOD VENTS.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 1 GALLON OF MILK AT 50.9F AND 5 LBS OF YOGURT AT 49.7F BOTH INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, 2 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 109.3F AND 1 LB OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 87.9F BOTH ON THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT COOKLINE AREA, 10LBS OF MEATBALLS AT 47.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3 LBS OF COTTAGE CHEESE AT 53.1F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE DINING ROOM BUFFET AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENTAURED APPROXIMATELY 29LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, 1 ROACH CRAWLING ON A SOILED FOOD PAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 CRAWLING ON THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 8 ON THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE WALL ADJACENT TO IT AND 10-12 FLYING AROUND NEXT TO THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE MAIN FOOD PREP LINE NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES CREATING GAPS IN THE WALLS AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEBOARDS LOOSE AND HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM BEHIND THE MAIN COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE HANGING FROM THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES, SEAL GAPS IN THE WALL AND BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARDS AND THE HOOD VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 16, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler door gasket in front prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.(New violation).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove, grill, sides of grill) not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact of front prep counter in prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, grill, stove areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink. front prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas, by 3 compartment sink, rear storage kitchen areas, floors need re-grouting).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in prep areas, above prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Missing cove molding on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Damaged/broken, or missing light shields in prep areas, and above prep tables shall be repaired/replaced).
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May 23, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found/observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 140F or more at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Cooked chicken at 118F on hot holding unit, soup at 121F at hot holding unit, pasta at 116F in hot holding unit, chicken breast(grilled) in hot holding unit at 119.6F, Mgmt discarded food products at once approximate value $150.00, (28 lbs). Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation.(air temp of hot holding unit was at 141.2F).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Found/observed no inspection summary report displayed, posted, visible to consumers, or in premises at time of inspection, mgmt. was advised that the inspection summary report must de displayed, posted and visible to all customers per city of Chicago code. Citation issued 7-42-010(B). Serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove, grill, sides of grill) not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact of front prep counter in prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, grill, stove areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under 3 compartment sink. front prep counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas, by 3 compartment sink, rear storage kitchen areas, floors need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained and missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, shall be provided. Ceiling tiles in prep areas, above prep table not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Missing cove molding on wall by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken, or missing light shields in prep areas, and above prep tables shall be repaired/replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 12LBS OF COOKED RICE ON THE COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 52.1F; 14LBS OF RAW FISH ON THE COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 56.9F; 8LBS OF BREAD AND MILK MIXED TOGETHER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 54.2F; 4.5LBS OF SHELLED EGGS IN A BOWL ON THE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE AT 55.1F WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY $68 PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 38.5LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $68. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING AND LEDGES OF SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATYED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SHELVES OF PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, PREP TABLE AND FOOD SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN'S FLOOR TILES, GREASY AND DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPED AND CRACKED UTENSILS FOUND IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND, GOOD REPAIR UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DELI MEAT SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND SHELVES, INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AT REAR PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AT CORNERS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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 SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY WALK IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR ABOVE REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL PANEL BEHIND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 6, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AROUND AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AND 8 IN THE SIDE FRONT STORAGE AREA ALONG WITH 1 LIVE MEDIUM SIZE ROACH. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY WALK IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOODS IN COOKING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR ABOVE REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK COMING FROM THE WALL PANEL BEHIND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 27, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACED ALL BADLY DAMAGED INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERING ABOVE STEAM TABLE TO PROTECT FOOD STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE FROM DUST/CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL SHELVES/PREP TABLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK THAT ALLOWS UTENSIL TO FRAIN BACK INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 19, 2012
Complaint
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.VIOLATION #7-38-020 CITATION #70228-12 ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI USE PANS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACED ALL BADLY DAMAGED INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERING ABOVE STEAM TABLE TO PROTECT FOOD STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE FROM DUST/CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL SHELVES/PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, BLADE COVERINGS FOR MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND GRAIN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY IN PREP AREA AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL TILES AND MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK THAT ALLOWS UTENSIL TO FRAIN BACK INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 20, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, BLADE COVERINGS FOR MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND GRAIN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN WALL TILES AND MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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. MINOR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 23, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION
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Dec 10, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 20 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 118.2F, 12 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 115.7F, FOOD PLACED IN SELF SERVICE STEAM TABLE, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON TRAY CARTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS.
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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. ALL COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH WORKING THERMOMETER KEPT IN EASY TO READ AREA.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVE A FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS AT PREP SINK AND THEN DRYING THEM IN HIS PANTS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT, NO SOAP WAS USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS PROPELY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER PROPERLY, ENCRUSTED FOODS NOTED BEHIND BLADE .
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. ALSO MUST GROUT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND AT THE FAR END OF KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR .
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delmonico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delmonico on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains 37 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delmonico?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 25 times, more than any other issue at Delmonico.

Has Delmonico's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Delmonico have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delmonico 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 Delmonico inspected?

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