Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2010, Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery has 29 inspections in the public record. Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 18 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. #58- NOTED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 168F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-59F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. DICED HAM, CORN BEEF, CHOPPED SAUSAGE, LEAFY GREENS AND SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-59F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 6 LIVE FLYING INSECTS AT INDOOR BAR AREA(BUMBLEBEES). MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN PREP LINE AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. #49-NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZ AND MAINTAIN. #58- NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 8/21/2024, REPORT #2600486. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN 44.4 F, COLE SLAW 45.5 F, EGGS 52.3 F, STRAWBERRY BATTER DRIZZLE 49.4 F, BLUEBERRY BATTER DRIZZLE 49 F, VANILLA BATTER DRIZZLE 48 F AT COOKS LINE COOLING UNITS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS VALUED AT $60.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, BACON, DAIRY BASE BATTER AND SLICED TURKEY WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING OR BROKEN EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER MONITORING OF EQUIPMENT
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL PREP STATIONS IN THE KITCHEN DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZ AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LID FOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CRATES, LAUNDRY BAGS, DRY WALL, BUCKETS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREA NEAR DUMPSTER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN/ CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
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Nov 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/POTS AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES( (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY), MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING HIS PHONE IN THE PREP AREA, AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING, HE GLOVED HIS HANDS AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE FOOD. MUST WASH HANDS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS PREPARED, COOKED, AND SERVICED: EGGS, CHICKEN ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD-UP OF MINERAL. INSTRUCTED TO DELIME UNIT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GROUND AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.CLEAN FLUID SPILLAGE
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Jul 7, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERAURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: EXTENSION GRANTED BY CDPH FOR HAND SINK TO BE INSTALLED BY 7/6/21 WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTENSION GRANTED BY CDPH FOR HAND SINK TO BE INSTALLED ON 7/6/21. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/14/21 #47 BROKEN HANDLES AT 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ON THE COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/14/21 #58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED ON COOKING LINE WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH TEMPERAURE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE REGISTERING TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2367048 NOT CORRECTED #47 BROKEN HANDLES ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER #58 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-48-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS GOING IN AND OUT THE WALK-IN COOLER PICKED-UP RAW FOOD PUT IN THE FRYER,TURNED FOOD ON FLAT GRILL WITH SPATULA,CONTINUE TO MAKE A SANDWICH PICKED UP LETTUCE AND TOASTED BREAD WITH SAME GLOVES. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASKS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT COOKING AREA WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED FOOD,CUT MELONS,SLICED TOMATOES ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,IN DISH ROOM AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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May 31, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON COOK LINE AREA SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT COOK LINE AREA SIDE OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, EGGS, PORK, SHREDDED CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED OR LIDDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER OR LID TO PROTECT FOOD FORM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE COFFEE MAKER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAJER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 12, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH AL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING MAP LOCATED INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND A COPY OF UPDATE IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CORNED BEEF HASH &EGGS, OMELET, EGGS SCRAMBLERS BURGERS SANDWICHES, SOUP STEAK &GREENS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/27/17 REPORT#2129701 VIOLATIONS 34 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. 35 MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVETED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER, LOWER SHELVES ON REAR PREP TABLES, AND FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACE AROUND SERVER COFFEE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. ALSO, FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Dec 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SLICER, LOWER SHELVES ON REAR PREP TABLES, AND FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN LIQUIDS FROM CONTACT SURFACE AROUND SERVER COFFEE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. ALSO, FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
38
74
May 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, AND NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
90
May 3, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. SLIME & MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES PRESENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1770703, DATED 5/17/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS #35; MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AS STORAGE RACKS. MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD, FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER NET TO ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE COFFEE STATION OFF THE DINING ROOM, DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN WHEEL CASTER ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE OVERHEAD DOOR NEXT TO THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK, AND NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
43
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May 17, 2016
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.
41
58
May 12, 2016
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE
31
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1764203 5/5/16 #29- NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. .(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
14
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1764203 5/5/16 #45-STILL IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
50
May 5, 2016
Routine
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME AND FINAL RINSE AT 177.0F.MUST SET UP 4- COMPARTMANT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180,0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
8
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND LIDS BENT IN A UPRIGHT POSTION ON BOTH ENDS ALSO GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522715 2/6/15 #32-OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR.#33-OBSERVED MOPSINK UNCLEN .MUST CLEAN.#38-OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.#45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE IN PLACE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLES AND PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,MEAT SLICER,UDER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR IN VESTIBULE AND AT 2ND ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY AND IN CENTER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN REAR HALLWAY AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA TO HOLD WALL TRIM.MUST CLEAN VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUS ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,OVER ICE MACHINE ,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS CONDIMENT COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WAIT STATION SHELVING UNITS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
47
Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID IN DISREPAIR. ICE MACHINE LID MUST BE ATTACHED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER. GASKETS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER.OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTROOMS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OF BUILDING OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ALL OVER LINE COOKING LINE. MUST PROVIDE BUCKETS OF SANITIZER FOR WIPING CLOTHS. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED
45
70
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 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 NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. LOG BOOK PROVIDED WITH ONE EXTERMINATION REPORT WITH DATE WHITED OUT AND PHOTOCOPIED OVER 20 TIMES TO MAKE IT APPEAR LIKE MULTIPLE EXTERMINATION RECORDS. NO CONTRACT AVAILABLE WITH COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. DESCRIPTION OF UP TO DATE SERVICES RENDERED AND CHEMICALS USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED COOLED AND SERVED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDE BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGS ETC. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID IN DISREPAIR. ICE MACHINE LID MUST BE ATTACHED AND MAINTAINED.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER. GASKETS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTROOMS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. MOPS MUST BE RINSED AND HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR OF BUILDING OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE AREA IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ALL OVER LINE COOKING LINE. MUST PROVIDE BUCKETS OF SANITIZER FOR WIPING CLOTHS. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED
45
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR PART OF THE STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER,INSIDE MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AND UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE,CONDUIT IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE WATER HEATER AND AROUND THE POST ATTACHED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD,FILTER (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
38
78
May 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR MEAT GRINDER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND ALL FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK SOOT ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AT ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL TOWEL DISPENSER FROM FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE ATTACHED TABLES, LEGS OF TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER AND CONNECTING WATER LINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING SINK.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DINING AREA, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK WAS FROM 9/24/11. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT AND KEEP IT IN THE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/18/10 WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES BELOW THE REAR SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, INCLUDING UNDERNEATH THE ATTACHED TABLES, LEGS OF TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER AND CONNECTING WATER LINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEALED. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR CORNER OF FRP WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR OPENING IN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER.
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Aug 20, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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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.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND ICE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.
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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.WALL UNDER THE DIS MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, INCLUDED WATER PIPE.
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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.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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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.OBSERVED BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY CLOTHS, INSTEAD OF STOPPERS.NEED TO FIX IT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors..OBSERVED 5 RAT BURROWS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THEM TO MINIMIZE RATS ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS ARE CLEAN.
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Aug 18, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT ,BUY ICE IN BAG FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.KEEP RECEIPTS. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED(FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO62663-16
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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.REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND ICE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN.
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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.WALL UNDER THE DIS MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, INCLUDED WATER PIPE.
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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.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA(ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,AND ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY CLOTHS, INSTEAD OF STOPPERS.NEED TO FIX IT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED 5 RAT BURROWS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THEM TO MINIMIZE RATS ACTIVITIES.GARBAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS ARE CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery.
Has Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery 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 Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frances' Rest & Deli Inc — Frances' Rest & Brunchery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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