Eleven City Diner
Last inspected: May 16, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Eleven City Diner nine times, with records going back to 2013. Eleven City Diner was last inspected on May 16, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Eleven City Diner since May 16, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Eleven City Diner trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPLACE DRAIN RACK ON PEPSI SODA MACHINE IN REAR PREP, RUST PRESENT. ALSO, ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE MICROWAVE. CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST PRESENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF GRILL AND STOVE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. CLEAN FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OFF PREP AREA, OFFICE, DRY STORAGE, SERVER STATION AND DELI AREA, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F 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 TEMPERATURE'S IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 3 LBS OF TURKEY, 48F, VALUED AT $10. 3 LBS OF CORN BEEF, 51F, VALUED AT $20; 3 LBS OF PASTRAMI, 50F, VALUED AT $20; 3.5 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 49F, VALUED AT $15; 10 LBS OF VEGGIE BURGERS, 48F, VALUED AT $10; 3 DZ EGGS, 49F, VALUED AT $9; 1 LBS OF TUNA SALAD, 49F, VALUED AT $4; AND 3 LBS OF SAUSAGES, 48F, VALUED AT $4. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPLACE DRAIN RACK ON PEPSI SODA MACHINE IN REAR PREP, RUST PRESENT. ALSO, ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE MICROWAVE. CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST PRESENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF GRILL AND STOVE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. CLEAN FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OFF PREP AREA, OFFICE, DRY STORAGE, SERVER STATION AND DELI AREA, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR OF OVEN,STEAM TABLE,SHAKE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,LOWER SHELF OF 2- EYE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED 4/21/16 SUCH AS 32.5LBS.COOKED TURKEY BREAST RANGING FROM 45.6F,45.1F,46.4F, .34.5LBS. COOKED BRISKET RANGING FROM 44.6F,47.0F,46.9F,44.8F,48.4F,50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 67 LBS.$258.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON DUMPSTER AND REMOVE GREASE FROM LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR OF OVEN,STEAM TABLE,SHAKE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,LOWER SHELF OF 2- EYE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN SOUP KITCHEN.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH BASE OF INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE SURFACE OF INTERIOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. CLOSE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER/ REPLACE BULB. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHARED GARBAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FLOOR UNSANITARY, FLOOR DRAIN WITH COLLECTED DEBRIS AND NOT ALL DUMPSTERS COVERED. GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALL DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE COVERED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH BASE OF INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE SURFACE OF INTERIOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. CLOSE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER/ REPLACE BULB. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 3, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
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Jun 13, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON ICE CREAM PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPER WELL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL/COVER HOLE IN WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eleven City Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eleven City Diner on file is from May 16, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eleven City Diner?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Eleven City Diner.
Has Eleven City Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eleven City Diner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eleven City Diner 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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