Eli's Cheesecake World
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 31 inspections at Eli's Cheesecake World, the earliest from 2010. Eli's Cheesecake World was last inspected on Apr 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Eli's Cheesecake World's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE COUNTER WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN RETAIL FOOD PREP AREA(REAR). MUST REPAIR.
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95
Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2556042 DATED:05/19/2022 #56--FOUND TWO LARGE ELECTRIC OVENS (MIWE CONDO/SOUTHBEND ES10) NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 9/6/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE RETAIL AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COFFEE MACHINES AT RETAIL COUNTER AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO LARGE ELECTRIC OVENS (MIWE CONDO/SOUTHBEND ES10) NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE.
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90
Oct 25, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WHITE REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE PREP STATION LOCATED IN (DESSERT CAFE).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OVERHEAD DOOR #1 WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE PREP SINK IN THE REAR (R & D KITCHEN) AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN REAR GARBAGE DUMPSTER INDOOR ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE LITTER TRASH DEBRIS ETC ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE REAR (SPECIALTY PREP ROOM AND THE PACKAGED DRY STORAGE AREAS) TO REMOVE SPILLED FLOUR,BREAD CRUMBS ETC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS LOCATED IN (DESSERT CAFE) AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS IN THE REAR (R & D KITCHEN)TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR (R & D KITCHEN) AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET BASE HANDLE AT 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY EXTEND DRAINPIPE FROM ICE MACHINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN REAR SPECIALTY PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR SPECIALTY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT COUNTER AREA TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA.
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Mar 1, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE OF WAREHOUSE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
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Nov 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR. CORE VIOLATION
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78
Nov 15, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE UNIT WHERE THE ICE WAS BEING WAS BEING MADE AND AT TOP SECTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO EMPTY,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NAME OF PRODUCT ON PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT NAME ON ALL STORED PRODUCTS. CORE VIOLATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY CORE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER ON FLOOR AT THE R&D KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR OVEN AT R&D AREA THAT HAS NO MARKINGS TO WHAT KILOWATTS IT IS IF OVER 7.5 KILO WATTS MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. CORE VIOLATION
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Mar 20, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT TEMPERATURES WHICH WAS DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA THE FOOD WAS HOT TURKEY SANWICHES AT 90.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED AND DENATURED 4.5 LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER MULTITASKING GOING TO STORAGE AND THEN HANDLING FOOD PRODUCT AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.MANAGEMENT TOLD THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HER HANDS AND SHE COMPLIED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAIN,OBSERVED WATER BACK-UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT RETAIL FOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TO PREVENT WATER BACK-UP AND TO FREE UP DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS 7-3
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BASE OF THE OUTSIDE DOOR NEEDS TO BE RECONIGURED TO MORE TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DO SO. OBSERVED CABINET BASE CRACKED NEXT TO .TRAP AND DOORS COMMING OFF CABINET(SAME AREA)UNDER 2-COMP SINK AT CAFE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH-IN COOLER AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FOOD DISPLAY DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT FRONT RETAIL AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA SLIGHTLY DIRTY.INSTRUTED MANGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS PANELS STAINED AT R&D BAKING AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK AT R&D BAKERY AREA KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT CAFE AREA. OBSERVED PLUMERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF 3-COMP SINK. HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AT BAKERY R&D KITCHEN. IN CAFE RESTROOM NOTED VENTILLATION GRID DUSTY AND VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND CLEAN THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Apr 10, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING ON CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED (R&D KITCHEN AND RETAIL/CAF� PREP AREA). WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DISPLAY COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE CAF� AREA, INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS IN CAF� PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AROUND CAF� AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND DISPLAY FREEZERS.--------- MUST REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND CAF� PREP AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS (CAF� AREA).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN CAF� PREP AREA.--------NOTED MISSING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE EMPLOYEE STORAGE CLOSET AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR CABINET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR TEST KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BIN AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET BEHIND CAF� SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN RECEIVING/SHIPPING ROOM, WAREHOUSE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER IN CAF� DISPLAY/DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLE/COOLER IN CAF� PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND PREP COOLER AT SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOOSE (3)FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIXING ROOM.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DECORATION ROOM/AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND CAF� PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND CAF� SERVICE/PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE WAREHOUSE MARKETING STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 7, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in dish washing area room in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
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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 in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had peeling paint in production areas, dish washing areas, shall be repaired/sealed).
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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(Walls that had peeling paint in front cafeteria area, and front kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in employee's locker room areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed).
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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/observed dock door #3 not rodent proofed, door had a 2 to 3 inch on bottom corner of door, also found employee's entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch or greater in middle of doors.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in dish washing area room in state of disrepair, 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 production area equipment, racks, and under conveyer belts not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cabinet shelving in cafeteria area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had peeling paint in production areas, dish washing areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in front cafeteria area, and front kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in employee's locker room areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shields in dish washing area room, shall be provided.
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Apr 14, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED, MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN PRODUCTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.
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Apr 7, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED FOODS I.E.CHEESE EGG SANDWICHES,TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES,SOUPS QUICHE,CHICKEN POT PIES,CORNED BEEF ETC,WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.6F-52.0F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $180.26 AS STATED PER MANAGEMENT. ADVISED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF PEST ENTRY CONTAINERS MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED-COVERED TIGHT FITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED,REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON DOOR FRAMES OF THE LARGE WALK-IN-FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS AT LARGE OVEN IN THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DUSTS,ROLLING UTILTY CARTS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR BENEATH THE CONVEYOR AREAS NEAR LARGE OVEN MUST BE CLEANED,SEALED ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN-FREEZER IS DIRTY.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: PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE LARGE METAL BASKET HOLDING CLEAN PANS RIGHT OUTSIDE THE LARGE DISHMACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED,MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN PRODUCTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DECORATING ROOM,EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO,PROVIDE A VISBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.REPAIR WATER LEAK C-O-P TANK IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR WAREHOUSE LOADING DOCK AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Above dish machine in utensil area had water leaking from exhaust pipe outside exhaust pipe into the interior of dish machine area where sanitized utensils could be contaminated, at this time of canvass re-inspection per letter request, dish machine will remain tagged until repaired, and working properly. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired. Mgmt was also advised to fax letter at 312-746-4240 when dish machine is repaired.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cabinet drawer in Cafe') area in state of disrepair had exposed/crumbling raw wood shall be replaced).
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Apr 2, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Above dish machine in utensil area not reaching 180F (for sanitizing cycle) after several attempts, dish machine not operating at this time of canvass re-inspection, dish machine will remain tagged until repaired, and reaching 180F for final rinse. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired. Mgmt was also advised to fax letter at 312-746-4240, when dishmachine is repaired, and reaching 180F, to remove tag, (No citation issued due to dish machine not operating at time of canavass re-inspection).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remainin(Cabinet drawer in Cafe' area in state of disrepair had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced).
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
7 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: Found front entrance/exit(employee's door)not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on middle of door.Citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Found/observed dish machine in utensil area not working properly, observed employee filling dish machine with a hose,(per employee dish machine not working properly), also observed door of dish machine not able to close properly, in order to operate the above dish machine, dish machine tagged at this time of inspection. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired and tag removed. Citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Conveyor belts that had peeling paint/vinyl, broken in production areas, packaging areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Cabinet drawer in caf�' area in state of disrepair, had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced. Large mixers in production areas that had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cabinet drawers in front prep area in customer cafe, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), in rear of production areas.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in freezer had exposed concrete(3 small sections), shall be repaired/sealed, floors not clean, had excess grease/dirt buil up, need detailed cleaning. gap on floor in rear of walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in rear storage/production areas under shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint on doorway of pan washroom that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing molding in women's bathroom shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear of cafe shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained/missing ceiling tiles in locker room, test kitchen, mop sink area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents ventilation in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in production areas, bathrooms need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
6 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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF 1 RECEIVING DOCK DOOR; DOOR CURTAIN IN BLAST FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED,MUST BE REPLACED
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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. AIR FAN IN COOLER IN RETAIL PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD PANEL IN PRODUCTION AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ROLLER CART FOR FOOD TRAYS UNCLEAN MUST 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. WALLS NEAR WALL FAN AND WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA NEXT TO CRUST ROOM UNCLEAN,BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASE WALLS UNDER HAND SINK IN MIXING AREA UNCLEAN /PEELING PAINT MUST REPAINT; CEILING IN THE CRUST ROOM FOR FINISHED PRODUCTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE CRUST ROOM FOR FINISHED PRODUCTS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA MUST BE FIXED; SLOW DRAINING OF HAND SINK IN FRONT RETAIL PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS IN FRONT RETAIL PREP AREA
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in crust room not cleaned. 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: Coving missing along wall base in retail prep area. Instructed to replace missing rubber coving. Walls and ceiling not maintained-dish room and panning area. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint. Basebaords not sealed in panning area. Instructed to seal gap along wall base and floor.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields not maintained on bulbs in wash down room. Instructed to replace light shields or detail clean and install end caps thats missing on light bulbs.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in crust and tunnel oven. Instructed to detail clean equipment, wrap and cover all items used and remove any articles not being used.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
4 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. MUST REMOVE SHELVES BLOCKING 1 HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCTION AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND CABINETS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT IN RETAIL STORE
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND DISH AREA FOR BIG PANS/TRAYS. ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON VENT COVERS ABOVE DISHMACHINE (LARGE) AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM DUCT AT LOADING END OF DISHMACHINE (LARGE). MUST ELIMINATE DRIP. MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA AND PRODUCTION AREA MUST BE FIXED. WATER DRIPPING FROM RPZ VALVE NEXT TO BULK MIXERS.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,3 WHOLE CHEESECAKES AND 50 SMALL SLICES CHEESECAKES OF DIFFERENT KINDS ON DISPLAY (5LBS,$20.00)FOR TASTING/SAMPLING TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT COVER OR SNEEZEGUARD LYING ON THE TABLE IN DINING AREA;CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD;INSTRUCTED TO PUT COVER OR INSTALL SNEEZEGUARD AND KEEP COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW
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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. FOUND SOLID BLACK MATERIAL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN;FAN VENT INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; MUST CALIBRATE OR REPAIR THERMOMETER GAUGE -WASH CYCLE OF 1 SMALL DISHMACHINE
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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. CABINETS FOR DRY SUPPLIES IN LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;SHELVES IN 1 COOLER IN RESTAURANT BECOMING RUSTY,MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES;SHELVES INSIDE CHEESECAKE FREEZERS UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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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. MUST REPAIR 1 HANDSINK PEDAL OF 1 HANDSINK IN PREP AREA TO ALLOW FLOW OF BOTH WARM AND COLD WATER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eli's Cheesecake World last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eli's Cheesecake World on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eli's Cheesecake World?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Eli's Cheesecake World.
Has Eli's Cheesecake World's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eli's Cheesecake World have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eli's Cheesecake World 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 Eli's Cheesecake World inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eli's Cheesecake World is inspected around two times per year on average.
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