Fork

4600-4602 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Other
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2022
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2011, Fork has 19 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2022. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Fork since Sep 8, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

Fork's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS MIXER) IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
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74
Jun 14, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--NOTED BEER LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN BEER DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 15 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICCENSED PEST CONROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED BEER LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN BEER DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BBASEMENT.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SOME FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, DELI MEATS )ARE WARPED AND STORED IN STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN SAME FOOD CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SEPARATE CONTAINERS FOR DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS.PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
15
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
14
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BUTTERS, SAUCES CONTAINING TCS INGREDIENTS), NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO TWO REACH UNDER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS ON BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER UNITS IN KITCHEN
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON LIGHT IN WAITRESS STATION AREA
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GRILLS ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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May 10, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND DOOR FRAME LEADING TO NORTH/EAST BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 3, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.0F-49.1F,DUCK AT 47.7F,MARINATED OCTOPUS AT 47.0F-48.2F,BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 48.3F-53.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: CLEAN-UP POLICY OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL IN PLACE BUT IN-COMPLETE KIT SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS(PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,DISPOSABLE MOPS AT ALL TIMES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (DUCK,POTATOES,BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AREAS AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING GRILL AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WEATHER STRIP BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND DOOR FRAME LEADING TO NORTH/EAST BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS PORK BELLY AT 63.0F, .35 LB; CRAB CAKE AT 66.0F, 1.34 LB; DUCK GRAVY AT 62.0F, 1.38 LB; GRITS AT 64.0F, 4.0 LB; MAC AND CHEESE AT 66.0F, 10.0 LB; CRAB MEAT AT 61.0F, .85 LB; CHICKEN SAUCE AT 60.0F, 4.54 LB; MUSSEL CREAM AT 62.0F, .65 LB; DUCK CONFIT AT 64.0F, 10.0 LB. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $120.39.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD WALLS OF THE 2 COMPT SINK, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (VERY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR THRU-OUT THE WINE ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH BEER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE HOLES/GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA BY THE BOOTH SECTION AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE 2 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ON THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Sep 15, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA GARMAJE REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER COMPRESSOR.
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95
Jun 20, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES,APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON CLUTTERED CORNER OF CHEMICAL/TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS BENEATH THE BOOTHS IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM NEAR THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN THE CHEMICAL/TOOL ROOM BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE BRICKS WITH OPENINGS ON WALLS ALONG THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE COB WEBS FROM WINDOWS AT BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CHEMICAL/TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN BASMENT FLOOR AT SOUTHEAST CORNER. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG SOUTHEAST AND WEST WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FAR LEFT SIDE CORNER TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD TILES AT LEFT SIDE CORNER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN BASMENT FLOOR AT SOUTHEAST CORNER ALSO OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG CORNERS. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REATTACH AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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82
Sep 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPAINT, AND REMOVE OLD CAULKING FROM WALL BY KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPAIR IF NEEDED,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WHERE YOU CAN EASILY LOCATE,
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78
Sep 3, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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82
Aug 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 PLUS LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT DINING ROOM ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND REGISTER BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES, REMOVE LIVE PEST AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE BAR CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Aug 21, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. OPENINGS NOTED AROUND THE PIPES AT DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT, FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON WALL NEAR FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER, OVER 10 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. ALSO OBSERVED WILSON ST EXIST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT FRUIT FLIES AND RODENT PROOFED EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (COOKING/PREPARING MEATS, FISH, SOUPS, ETC..)INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINK AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT FRUIT FLIES, AND MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR AREAS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. OPENINGS NOTED AROUND THE PIPES AT DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER, AND SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 8, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BAR AREA CONTERS, BINS AND 3PART SINK.
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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 REPAIR/REGROUT KITCHENS FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, REPAIR/REPAINT SERVER STATION WALLS, CLEAN HOOD/FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AT FRONT NORTH DINING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 19, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT ON FLOORS/ALONG WALLS BY LINEN STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDRY AREA OVER 80 RAT DROOPINGS NOTED. ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON SOILED LINEN AT LAUNDRY AREA, AND EAST SIDE DOOR AND NORTH DINING ROOM FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOORS HAVE GAPS AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT ON WALLS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SOILED LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT PEST. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THREE DOORS STORAGE COOLER AND TWO DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BAR AREA CONTERS, BINS AND 3PART SINK.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA, STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO REPAIR/REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR.
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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 OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, REPAIR/REPAINT SERVER STATION WALLS, CLEAN HOOD/FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AT FRONT NORTH DINING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fork last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fork on file is from Sep 8, 2022. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fork?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Fork.

Has Fork's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fork have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fork means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.