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Egghead Diner

2012-2014 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 16, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Egghead Diner was last inspected on May 16, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Egghead Diner since May 16, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Egghead Diner squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2013
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 IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.PALE WITH WATER AND UNUSED PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISPOSE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Dec 31, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODS OF THE SHELVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND STAIR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING TRU-OUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND GAPS AND CREVICES ON THE CEILING TRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. ALSO MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE HOSE BIBB IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Egghead Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Egghead Diner on file is from May 16, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Egghead Diner?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Egghead Diner.

Has Egghead Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Egghead Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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