Exchequer Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Exchequer Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Exchequer Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (TOUCH POINTS AREA, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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52
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN SOU, CHICKEN BREAST, CHICKEN WINGS, A VARIETY OF CHEESE ETC.) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 58F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER(NEXT TO HOT LINE) AND WALK IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HOT LINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573403 CONDUCTED ON 3/29/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS PRESENT DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AND ONE OF THREE SODA GUN NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL UNDER THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A COVED SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS PRESENT DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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64
Jan 20, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RIBS, SLICED BEEF, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. 45 LBS OF RIBS DISCARDED AT 20 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS DISCARDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH IT'S COMMON NAME: CORNMEAL, SUGAR, AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING TILE PAINT PEELING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED AT SALAD STATION AND SANDWICH STATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. FOUND CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: . FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
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61
Aug 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF... ) INSTRUCTED TO OTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 8-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. MGR STATED THAT RESTAURANT HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR 40 YEARS WITHOUT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK NOT DRAINIG TOWRDS THE BASIN, POOLING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS HOLDERS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 5, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ONION SOUP AND GRAVY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 50F STORED IN DEEP POTS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $40 AT 10 GALLONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. 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 TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2268748: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. 4-203.13 OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, PASTA,CHICKEN, MEAT SAUCE, SOUP, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. 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: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (TOUCH POINTS AREA, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE GAUGE/ MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR AND UPSTAIRS OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCEN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE UNITS ON 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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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 NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DRIED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. ALSO WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN BY HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY MOP WATER AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT,DUST PANS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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May 26, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. ONE REACH IN COOLER WAS REPLACED AND THE OTHER WAS FIXED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN LARGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS ARE OPEN MUST PUT ANY UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG OR CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE GRILLS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE UPPER WALLS BY THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED DOWN AND STUCK TO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE LOOSE PANEL BEHIND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORING THE WASH CLOTHS WHEN THEY ARE NOT USING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 25, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN LARGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS ARE OPEN MUST PUT ANY UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG OR CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE GRILLS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE UPPER WALLS BY THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED DOWN AND STUCK TO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE LOOSE PANEL BEHIND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORING THE WASH CLOTHS WHEN THEY ARE NOT USING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 23, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (CLOSEST TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA (CLOSEST TO THE PIZZA OVENS) NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TEMPERATURES WERE 61.1F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS FIXED SO THAT THEY HOLD THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. BOTH UNIT WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF PATTIES-52.5F, HUMMUS-50.2, EGGS-61.1F, HAM-47.7F, TURKEY-55.1F, COLE SLAW-50.1F, MAYONNAISE-53.5F, CHEESE-59.4F, ANCHOVIES-64.4F, TUNA-49.7F AND DRESSING-54.4F.) STORED IN THE ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 40LBS. VALUED AT $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN LARGE CANS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS ARE OPEN MUST PUT ANY UNUSED PRODUCT IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG OR CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, FREEZERS, CAN OPENERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT HAS THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE GRILLS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS, VENTILATION FILTERS AND CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. THE UPPER WALLS BY THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS THICK GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED DOWN AND STUCK TO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE LOOSE PANEL BEHIND THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORING THE WASH CLOTHS WHEN THEY ARE NOT USING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEALED BOXES OF FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REMOVE OFF FLOORS AND PROPERLY STORE ON ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS UNDER 3-COMP SINKS,BEHIND BAR, AND AT MOP SINK NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.LOWER WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,(BLACK HOSE FOR DRAFT BEER) NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND BAR COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,IE WET MOPS,UNCLEAN DUST PANS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST PAN AFTER USE AND INVERT MOPS AFTER USE.MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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May 14, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS TO ADEQUATELY DO DISHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE LADIES RESTROOM AT THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE THERE IS NO COLD WATER AT THE SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT ABOVE STATED SINK. THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IS WORKING PROPERLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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May 6, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING THE GLOVES THEY WERE WEARING AND GOING BACK TO HANDLING FOOD AND HANDLING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THEN WENT BACK TO HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO NOT WASH THEIR GLOVES AND TO REMOVE THE GLOVES AND WASH THEIR HANDS WITH HAND SOAP, HOT WATER AND PAPER TOWELS THEN TO PUT ON NEW GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM ON THE WALLS OVER THE MOP SINK. ALSO 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE PRODUCE IN THE REAR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP ARE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS TO ADEQUATELY DO DISHES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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May 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, AND DOOR HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AROUND NOZZLES. MUST REMOVE MOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING AT DRAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 28, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN WALK IN OOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE SALAD STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASHED CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE, NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 164F-170F AND THEN AT ONE POINT WENT TO 160F.) UNIT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT SANITIZES AT 180F OR HIGHER. ALSO MUST SET UP SANITIZING CONPARTMENT OF 3-COMP. SINK AND SANITIZE DISHES THAT WENT THROUGH THE DISH MACHINE. FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN WALK IN OOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE SALAD STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASHED CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 17, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE TALL REACH IN PREP COOLER BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE (IN THE WAIT STATION) AND THE PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED WALLS AND TILES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE WAIT STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST FIX THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMP SINK THAT IS ALSO IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE REAR MAIN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA-GRILL BY TALL REACH IN COOLER IS NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE IN A BUCKET/BIN OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 28, 2011
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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP ARE AND AROUND VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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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. CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING IN PREP AREA ABOVE DOUGH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVER.
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
7 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND LIGHT BULB COVERS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND PROVIDE/INSTALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS/END CAPS.
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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. PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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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. REACH IN PREP COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Sep 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Found previous minor violation not corrected from report # 159411 dated 6-16-09. Violation 38. Found no back flow prevention devices for ice machine, coffee machine, and soda machine.serious violation. citation issued.
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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. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly. (must store inverted)
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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. Found floors not clean at main kitchen areas along walls/under equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Exchequer Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Exchequer Restaurant on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Exchequer Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Exchequer Restaurant.
Has Exchequer Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Exchequer Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Exchequer Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Exchequer Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Exchequer Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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