Firehouse of Dan Ryan

100 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Firehouse of Dan Ryan appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 22 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Feb 20, 2025
Complaint
17 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND LARGE CONTAINERS)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING FROM FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR MALE FOOD HANDLER.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE BIN AND CONTAINERS STORED IN BULK PRODUCTS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR REAR HAND SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DAMAGED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS ANDWHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON DESSERT COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 21, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS AND FAN COVER IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Jun 30, 2021
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DIDSPLAY COOLERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, LEMON PEPPER, BREADING, ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES INSIDE BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR LINER IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PAPER BAGS USED AS SHELVING LINER IN DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP OF HAND SINK WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED.CONTAINER WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION .MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART,STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LARGE HOLES IN TOILET ROOM WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 16, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART,STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 9, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PAN OF (15LBS.) RAW PATTY HAMBURGERS AT 47.7F-48.4F ON LOWER SHELF OF A ROLLING CART.PRODUCT W AS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.15LBS.$35.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE A LARGE PREP TABLE AND GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH WIPING CLOTHS STORED INSIDE BASIN.ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).(COS)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART,STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 56.6F. UNIT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (50# OF RAW CHICKEN-54.3-55.4F; 25# OF RAW FISH-54.4F; 20# OF PIZZA PUFFS 57.2F; 25# OF SHRIMP-53.5F AND 10# OF COLESLAW-60.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS, VALUED AT AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (COLESLAW, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) THAT IS PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL THE TCS FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR TOP AND LOWER SURFACE. ALSO, THE LID IS NOT ON THE CONTAINER AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ARE ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CONTAINER, PLACE THE LID ON TOP AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2300568 DATED JULY 1, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -49. THE FOLLOWING WITH THICK EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP: -INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. -THE TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACE OF ALL PREP TABLES. -THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -53. THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS. -55. FLOORS WITH THICK DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -WALLS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -55. FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jul 1, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (COLESLAW, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) THAT IS PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL THE TCS FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH THICK EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP: -INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. -THE TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACE OF ALL PREP TABLES. -THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH THICK DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -WALLS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 18, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND RED MOLD LOOKING SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS (COLESLAW, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) THAT IS PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL THE TCS FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR TOP AND LOWER SURFACE. ALSO, THE LID IS NOT ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CONTAINER AND PLACE THE LID ON TOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH THICK EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP: -INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. -THE TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACE OF ALL PREP TABLES. -THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH THICK DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -WALLS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Sep 5, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED COLESLAW STORED UNDER PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.5F-71.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $25 OF COLESLAW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK AND RED MOLD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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May 24, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERTAURE OF 55.9F. FOOD IN COOLER HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. A TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A PROPER TEMPERATURE UNDER 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPATURES FOR THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS: SIX CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN THIGHS THAT WERE PLACED ON THE LEDGE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (48.7F, 49F, 58F, 54F, 49.6F, AND 53.2F) AND FISH AT 57.8F, LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER WERE SLICED TOMATOES (52.3F), TZATZIKI (55.8F), AND CORNED BEEF (55.4F) WITH A TOAL WEIGHT OF 70LBS AND A VALUE OF $150. FOOD MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER DOORS WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON, INSIDE AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED KNIFE HOLDING RACK WITH BUILDUP FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DISMOUNT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 13, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SECURE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING DOORS ON FRYER CABINETS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DIPPER WELL, BASES OF COOLERS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER
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Feb 7, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING DOORS ON FRYER CABINETS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DIPPER WELL, BASES OF COOLERS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SECURE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 30, 2018
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND RED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTEED FROM REPORT #2081268 ON 8-29-17:35-REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. 38-REPAIR LEAK UNDER BASIN OF REAR EXPOSED SINK. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. 41-PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING DOORS ON FRYER CABINETS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. DEFROST INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMEMNT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 29, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER BASIN OF REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE, DIPPER WELL.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER, MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 55.1F, RAW CHICKEN 50.6-64.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.4F, EGGS 55F, RAW FISH 52.4F, RAW SHRIMP 52.6F, TURKEY BACON 53.4F, RAW STEAK 53.5F, RAW GROUND BEEF 53.2F, ITALIAN BEEF 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 1260 LBS AND $2155. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Oct 19, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK INACCESIBLE (FOOD UTENSILS AND BLENDER PARTS INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, GYRO, HAMBURGERS AND CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SCOOPS STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS PROPERLY.
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Feb 18, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME, FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH STRAINER IN BASIN OF SINK. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH DRY STORAGE BINS IN FRONT OF SINK, UNABLE TO ACCESS. ALSO NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, BASINS EMPTY, AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. CRITICAL.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION, UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO UNCOVERED CONDIMENTS (TOMATOES, ONIONS, LETTUCE) ON TOP OF CONDIMENT LINE AT PREP TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW UNCOVERED FISH IMMEDIATELY ON TOP OF UNCOVERED CUT LETTUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATE FROM READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. NUMEROUS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
16
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES/INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS (USED AND UNUSED), UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL HANDLES, DOORS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE ROLLING CONTAINERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND SINKS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK COLD FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE-47F AND 1 REACH IN COOLER-44.7F NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DOORS ON BOTH COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST REPAIR BOTH COOLERS.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER AT COUNTER AND PREP COOLER.SHRIMP-45.8F,CHICKEN TENDERS-47F,,CORN BEEF-45F, 14-BANANA PUDDING-48F, 9-CUT FRESH FRUIT (WATERMELON,MELONS,PINEAPPLE,ETC)CUPS-49F,TALAPIA-49F.APPROX 65LBS FOOD,COST APPROX $225.00.FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM COOLERS BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED,CDI-CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELES ON CUT FRUIT CUPS MADE ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL LABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,OLD FOOD ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES, LOWER SHELVES,LEGGS OF TABLES,STORAGE TABLES ,COOLER DOORS, DEEP FRYERS,DRY SPICE BIS-HANDLES,UNUSED DEEP FRYER THRU-OUT PREMISES.ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED,AND WASTE BASKETS ON PREMISES OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HANLE IN ICE.MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STOR WITH HANDLE UP IN CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, FILLED WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
11
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND KNIFE RACK, STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE/PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT, RUSTY SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 29, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINKISH-COLORED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY CONTENETS OF MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZR THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR,HOOD FILTERS AND ANSEL SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER FOR SMOOTHIES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED ANDMISSING CEILING TILES. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
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78
Jul 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, ANSEL SYSTEM & FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE(S).
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Jul 7, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD (DUST), WALK-IN FREEZER (SPILLS), FRYERS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP)
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL OPENING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR GREASE TRAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM FOOD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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When was Firehouse of Dan Ryan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse of Dan Ryan on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

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Has Firehouse of Dan Ryan's inspection record improved over time?

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