Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago)
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
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Score
Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) appears in inspection records 36 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 21 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED BLACK BEANS FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT 8-25-25 WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (44.5F-45.7F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616720 DATED:04/30/2025 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #47---4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #51---5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #55---6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/2/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 30, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 22, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BAR AND PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/23/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON REAR OF SHIELD AND UPPER INTERIOR OF EASTSIDE ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE DESTROYED, SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF EASTSIDE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Jan 27, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED MISSING LID OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Jan 14, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Oct 29, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 22, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BAR, STOREROOMS, PASTRY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/22/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE MULTIPLE PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3)OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2596095 DATED 06/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/11/2024.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROACHES, SMALL FLIES AND BIG FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE LARGE FLIES, 40 SMALL FLIES AND FOUR ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH, SMALL FLY AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT LEAKING UNDERNEATH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LARGE ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY NEAR ICE MACHINES AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A)OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF BOTH GARAGE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS).OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE(NEAR DUMPSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND TONGS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jan 29, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 120F, OF THE FRESH WATER HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT SMALL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 165F FOR A STATIONARY RACK SINGLE TEMPERATURE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS, 89.2F AT COLD PREP AND 43.9F AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570592 DATED 02/02/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF BOTH GARAGE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS).OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE(NEAR DUMPSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND TONGS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING HOT AND COLD FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH (AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: CAULKING IS MISSING/DAMAGED AT EACH SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 23, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) HANDLED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVES ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MINIMIZE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH (AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: CAULKING IS MISSING/DAMAGED AT EACH SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 2, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IS MEASURED AT 0PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST BE MEASURED BETWEEN 50-200PPM. FACILITY CANNOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED A PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. P&G MAINTENANCE WORKER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE IS NOW MAINTAINING A CHEMICAL CONCENTRAION OF 100PPM WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RAW BEEF) HANDLED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED ON WALL IN NO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR SINK AND RELOCATE TO HAND SINK AREA.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN RAW FISH (AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES IN HALLWAY NEAR WALK-IN COOLER UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING IS MISSING/DAMAGED AT EACH SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / CLUTTER FOUND ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ABOVE PREP-SURFACE IN BACK OF KITCHEN. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDING IS MISSING/DISREPAIR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND FINAL RINSE GUAGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER AND REPAIR FINAL RINSE GUAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES IN REAR DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILTIY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINKS MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE, RINSE, WASH, AND PRESSURE GAUGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 8, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING PANELS IN CEILING OF UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN EFFECT ON SITE, NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE SHOWING THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED TABLEWARE PRE-SET ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT TABLEWARE TO PROTECT IT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR KITCHEN COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed broken baseboard tile on corner in between grill room and meat cutting room. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Observed debris build up in gaps between tiles on floor in between Caliente area and 3 comp area in kitchen. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken cold water handle on left faucet of 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
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Oct 4, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST DEVELOPING ON THE LOWER SHELVES NEXT TO THE COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE WALL IS DAMAGED UNDERNEAT THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE MAIN DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 3 SQ. FT. OF WALL MISSING, EXPOSING THE PLUMBING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR DUMP SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY GLASS REACH IN COOLER) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 160 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPRATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 180 F. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON DISHWASH AREA CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS/TILES/LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR DUMP SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY GLASS REACH IN COOLER) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS AND SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE GRILL AND BY THE BUTCHER. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE EMPOYEE'S WASHROOM. PLASTIC BASEBOARD LOOSE.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVING LINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT U-JOINT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK INSIDE THE BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POOR INSULATION ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSIDE OF SODA DISPENSER AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED TILES & POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE BAR, DISHMACHINE AREA, & AT THE 3-COMP SINK ROOM MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES MUST BE ADDRESSED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. BATHROOM VENTS NEED CLEANING ALSO.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMP OF THE 3-COMP SINK, UNDER THE BAR DUMP SINK (BESIDE THE ICE BIN), UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE. THE STOPPER AT THE 'SANITIZING' SECTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOOSE, MUST FIX.
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE CRACKED ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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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. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 19, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Bar reach in coolers door rubber gaskets in poor repair, ripped. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers door gaskets.
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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 accumilated food/dirt build up inside prep and dishwash area floor drains. Must clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.
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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 small holes in wall behind 2-compartment sink by pot wash 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes in walls.
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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. Both 2-compartment sinks pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must recaulk 3-compartment sink and handwashbowl (skewer area)to walls/seal all cracks/crevices.
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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 shelf racks and along walls/corners at liquor storage room also must clean interior of all unclean floor drains.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must seal all small holes in wall by prep area 1-compartment sink and clean/sanitize walls adjacent to rear glassmachine.
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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. 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under middle compartment and bar handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago)?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago).
Has Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) 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 Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fogo De Chao Churrascaria (Chicago) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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