Filonek's
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
100
Score
Filonek's appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2010. On May 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Filonek's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD ON TABLE TOP UNDER SLICER. MUST CLEAN TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE WOODEN PALLETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RIGHT SIDE FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE TIGHT FITTING DOOR,RODENT.INSECTS PROOFED DOOR.
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Aug 11, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) 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 cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving in reach in cooler in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment 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 that had broken/damaged floor tiles in rear prep area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 12, 2016
Recent Inspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.9F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HAMBURGER AT 50.2F, HUMMUS AT 48.9F., CHEESE AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, POLISH DOG, ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN SANDWICH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST E PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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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 WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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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 MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ELECTRICAL/BOILER ROOM CLOSET AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.9F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HAMBURGER AT 50.2F, HUMMUS AT 48.9F., CHEESE AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, POLISH DOG, ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN SANDWICH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST E PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: - INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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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 WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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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 MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE ELECTRICAL/BOILER ROOM CLOSET AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER THE GRILL STATION TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES GAS B-B-Q GRILL WHICH IS UNPLUGGED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. DECLUTTER ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD PREP STAFF MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE FRONT BAR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND SODA SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY INSIDE CLOSET WITH HEATING UNIT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILE ON FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN STOVE AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TILES ON WALL LEADING TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar 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 under cooking equipment, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build by bar/prep area, needs detailed cleaning.
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Aug 26, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving, cooler drawers not clean need cleaning, rear storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under front counter need cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Rear reach in cooler missing thermometer, must provide thermometer to reach in cooler in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.
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Feb 1, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date , and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact6 surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar areas not clean need detailed cleaning()corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in kitchen areas need cleaning, exposed wallboard, walls shall be repair.Walls that had exposed insulation shall be repair in rear kitchen area.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield missing in rear kitchen area, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, cooking equipment, exterior of all surfaces, coolers and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear, corners, behind equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers visible inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Filonek's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Filonek's on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Filonek's?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Filonek's.
Has Filonek's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Filonek's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Filonek's 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 Filonek's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Filonek's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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