Friendship Restaurant

2830 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Friendship Restaurant has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROVIDED AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND SEPARATED DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NEAR WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER COLLECTION DISH BENEATH WATER BOILER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLOGGED WITH POOLING WATER IN DISH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WATER BOILER COLLECTION DISH AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES THAT FACILITATE EASY CLEANING TO PREVENT DRAINAGE CLOGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE SERVER PREPARATION AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSEITY FOR THIS AREA.
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74
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 85F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR HAND SINKS, AND TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE AT HAND SINKS AND 110F OR ABOVE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBING ISSUE CORRECTED ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS REACHING 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AT 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. REPORTS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS ALONG WITH THE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE STATION, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. 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: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED TUBE CONNECTED TO UTILITY LINE ROUTED DIRECTLY INTO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REROUTE INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/14/2023, REPORT #2577346. #56-4-202.18 :OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57-2-102.1: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST EFFECTIVELY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN GARBAGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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32
Jun 14, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 :OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN BASE OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRACE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING/PREP AREA REPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SECOND FLOOR IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 :OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.1: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.9) CHICKEN AT 60.8F, PORK AT 53.4F, EGGS AT 75.7F, MUSHROOMS AT 74.10F, COOKED NOODLES AT 56.6F, BEAN SPROUTS AT 57.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $1,000.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER (IN THE KITCHEN) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK FOR DISHWASHING AREA CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559288 DATED 6/14/2022: #39- 3-307.11: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT RICE COOKER. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN. #55- 6-501.114: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM KEEPING ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETER ANY PEST HARBORAGE. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AS NEEDED. #58- 2-102.13: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AND NO CURRENT SERVICES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE AND SMALL FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN BASE OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRACE DOORS AND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING/PREP AREA REPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOR SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILDUP AND RUST ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING OR CLEAN AND REPAIR SHELVING. MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED VENT COVERS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED COKE COOLER IN STAIRWELL WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL ICE BIN COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ON SECOND FLOOR IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 14, 2022
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK FOR DISHWASHING AREA CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT RICE COOKER. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM KEEPING ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETER ANY PEST HARBORAGE. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AS NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WAS TAGGED. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK FOR DISHWASHING AREA CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2463670 DATED 12/10/20 NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT RICE COOKER. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM KEEPING ALL ITEMS UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETER ANY PEST HARBORAGE. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AS NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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61
Dec 10, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTTON SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: LIDS OF BOTH BOX FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: -WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATERS, BOX FREEZERS AND LAUNDRY AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 7, 2020
Reinspection
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: : PERSON IN CHARGE 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 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENT ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE FOR CONSUMPTION) WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR PORTION OF THE ICE MAKER AND ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE CONTAMINATED ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS FOOD WRAP INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.---- BOTTON SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----: LIDS OF BOTH BOX FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : MUST NOT USE PAPER OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE.---- OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATERS, BOX FREEZERS AND LAUNDRY AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Nov 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY WITH PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES: OUT OF THE SHELL RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING OVER COOKED NOODLES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. IN THE SAME COOLER TOP REACH-IN PORTION, RAW SHRIMP, RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, UNCOVERED FRESH VEGETABLES. IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER RAW BEEF BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH BEAN SPROUTS, LEAFY GREENS AND FRESH PINEAPPLE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE AND FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE 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 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED , SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 164.1F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENT ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (ICE FOR CONSUMPTION) WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR PORTION OF THE ICE MAKER AND ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE CONTAMINATED ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. COOKED BEEF AND COOKED CHICKEN IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. COOKED RICE, NOODLES, READY TO EAT DRIED SAUSAGE, PREPARED CURRY SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. COOKED RICE AND PREPARED CREAM CHEESE STUFFING WITH PREPARATION DATE LABELS ONLY OF 11-17-20 AND 11-18-20 INSIDE A TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LIDS OF BOTH BOX FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS FOOD WRAP INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTTON SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORING. ALL NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE 2ND FLOOR WATER HEATERS, BOX FREEZERS AND LAUNDRY AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE PREP KNIVES BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE PREP KNIVES BETWEEN COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER READING 50-60'F, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLER TAGGED AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR PRODUCE, MUST MAINTAIN COOLER 40'F AND BELOW, AND FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL AT 312746-8040, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, APPROX., 75LBS. OF CHICKEN AT 51.7F. EGGS READING 50'F, CREAM CHEESE READING 50'F AND HEAVY CREAM 51'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF APPROX., $1000.00, INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40'F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASSES, AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN, REPLACE CHESTER FREEZER DOOR THATS IN POOR REPAIR ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TOILET ON 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY,
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Oct 3, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THRU-OUT.
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Sep 26, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MANAGER USES GARAGE FOR STORAGE OF SODA AND UTENSILS. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPING (30 DROPPING). OVERHEAD DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, GARGAGE IS UNFINISHED, FLOOR IS ROUGH, BROKEN CONCRETE AND UNEVEN. MUST FINISH GARAGE, SMOOTH FLOOR, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT GARGAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THRU-OUT.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN. DAMAGED LID/DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND LOWER PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THRU-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND ALL THE VENTS ON THE WALLS ON THE KITCHEN,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD MUST BE SHIELDED. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER ,NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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May 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;ONE FOOD HANDLER SCRATCHING HIS FACE AND NOSE AND CONTINUED TO COOK, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND RETURNED TO PREP AREA AFTER REMOVING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA NOT MAINTAIN, THE WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ABOVE SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE SERVERS STATION AT ABOUT 6-8 FEET AWAY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #522002, DATED 2-2-12. VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #32, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL FREEZERS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, SUSHI BAR AREA AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. #41, CLUTTER THRU-OUT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #42, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. #43, ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Feb 2, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND A CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ABOUT 20LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.7F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE, AND PER CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CHICKEN WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. CHICKEN DISCARDED, V=$600. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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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; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL FREEZERS.
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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 UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, SUSHI BAR AREA, AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
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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 CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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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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Aug 20, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: 2nd time no chicago certificate posted or enrollment on premises instructed to provide next inspection can bring additional legal action, and maybe close up.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: clean wok station,interior ice machine,bar gun holder, fryer door, and cooler storage racks.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: clean floor thru out kitchen.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: replace water damaged tiles, remove dust from fans.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: clean light shields, replace missing shield cooler.
36
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: place wiping clothes in 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer.
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Aug 12, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED THE DISHMACHINE BEING USED AND THERE WAS 0 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST BE REPAIRED 100PPM SANITIZER DO NOT USE WASH ALL DISHES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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: 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 2 LARGE ROACHES AND 1 SMALL ROACH BY MICROWAVE, AND DISH AREA ALSO ROACH DROPPINGS UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND NOTICED DEAD ROACHES IN THE BACK , SIDE OR THE MICROWAVE AS WELL AS THE FRONT INTERIOR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM PREMISES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO FOOD CERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY ON CERTIFICATE CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BOX FREEZERS EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. WOK STATION EXTERIOR,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BARGUN HOLDER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS REMOVE GREASE.ALSO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELF AND KITCHEN CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED IN REAR KITCHEN AND 2ND. FLOOR, CLEAN WALL FANS DUSTY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friendship Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friendship Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friendship Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Friendship Restaurant.

Has Friendship Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Friendship Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Friendship Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.