Eat & Drink
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2017
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Score
Eat & Drink appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 9, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Eat & Drink is from Nov 9, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS,INTERIORS OF SINKS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNUSED ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN WALLS. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING/WALL VENTS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed bulk food scoops stored directly in foods with handles touching foods. Instructed facility to store in a sanitary fashion and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout with built up dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the bottom compartments of the fryers to have heavy grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: under and around all equipment and sinks and in the floor mop sink. Instructed facility 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: Observed dirt on the walls around the mop sink and on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed a stained ceiling tile in the front prep area above the 1 door cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 10/29/2014, REPORT #1501342, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 30 FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER. 33 EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCT EC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 35 LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION OSSUED: 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE MOP/STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-RICE AT 160.5 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANANGER ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTEC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store in food grade freezer bags.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, three compartment sink, deep fryer cabinets, and bulk storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area behind prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy dust build-up. Ceiling tile not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION/BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DRIED FOOD BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA/KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND MOP CLOSET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE MOP/STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Mar 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS(UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOKING WOK/LINE) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES BEHIND 2 DUMPSTER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE PLYWOOD AND SOME CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA
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Dec 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.DOORS IN FRONT & REAR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF, FRONT DOOR 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM /REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
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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.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE.
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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.DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR,BOTTOM SHELVE UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,RUSTY NEED TO REPAINT/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS INTERIOR NEED CLEANING.
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NEED NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eat & Drink last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eat & Drink on file is from Nov 9, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eat & Drink?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Eat & Drink.
Has Eat & Drink's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eat & Drink have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eat & Drink means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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