E & B Restaurant

1316 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
American
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at E & B Restaurant stretching back to 2010. E & B Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 7, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. E & B Restaurant's record stops at Mar 7, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

E & B Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES INSIDE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE UPON INSPECTION,BEING USED.DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE INTO MACHINE.CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ,(0PPM)AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.CONCENTRATION MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK ON PREMISES TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF STORAGE ALL OVER FLOORS IN LOTTERY ROOM AND CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZESTORAGE ON SHELVING IN BOTH AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, FRYER DOORS AND FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FLAT GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO TILE THE NEW FLOOR IN LOTTERY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL THE NEW WALL AT LOTTERY AREA.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED SMALL FRONT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT DINING, OUT SIDE RESTROOMS, ABOVE SODA MACHINE.
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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.OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
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Aug 26, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON REAR WEST REACH-IN COOLER.
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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. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER WEST DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AND NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H72236 COURT DATE 6-30-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER FRONT DOOR.
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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. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was E & B Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at E & B Restaurant on file is from Mar 7, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at E & B Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at E & B Restaurant.

Has E & B Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at E & B Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at E & B Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.