Grand Rising Cafe

2632 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 35 inspections at Grand Rising Cafe stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 20 times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Grand Rising Cafe is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR) NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE A STOVE/OVEN UNIT THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE/OVEN UNIT. 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTEWATER LEAKING FROM THE WALL AND FROM THE WASTEWATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTEWATER ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THOSE TWO LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER IS CONVEY PROPERLY AND DOES NOT LEAK OUT OF THE WALL AND WASTEWATER PIPE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED TWO OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE OF THE GATED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF THE GATED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR) NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE A STOVE/OVEN UNIT THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE/OVEN UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER ALL ALONG BASEMENT AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTEWATER AND CORRECT ISSUE. MUST PROVIDE RECIEPT FROM PLUMBER FOR ALL WORK CONDUCTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/12/25 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT #2626925. VIOLATION #38 OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN BOTH SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. NEW RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL MUST HAVE A DATE OF TODAY OR LATER. VIOLATION #47 CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROVES AND STAINS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS NEED REPLACING. VIOLATION #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATIONS REMAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Nov 20, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/12/25 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT #2626925. VIOLATION #38 OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER GRILL IN KITCHE AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN BOTH SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. NEW RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL MUST HAVE A DATE OF TODAY OR LATER. VIOLATION #47 CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROVES AND STAINS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS NEED REPLACING. VIOLATION #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 11/3/25 REPORT 2626403 NOT CORRECTED: 38 MICE DROPPINGS IN OVEN NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL, ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING, AREA, ON STORAGE SHELVES. LIVE BABY ROACH NOTED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, ROACH ACTVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL RECEIPT FROM TODAYS DATE OR AFTER 47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. 56 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. #58 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #59 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Nov 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT OCTOBER 20TH, 2025. REPORT #2625604 #60, VIOLATION #47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. #56 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. #58 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #59 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #38 OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROLL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN FOLLOWING AREAS, BASEMENT, REAR PREP AREA, CLOSET ACROSS FROM STOVE, AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF WHITE POTATOES AND A BUCKET OF SWEET POTATOES THAT WERE IN POOR CONDITION, SPOILAGE ON POTATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN FOOD FRESH AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHOLE EGGS 47.0, BUCKET OF EGGS 47.4, PANCAKE BATTER 47.4, CHOPPED TOMATOES 46.3, CHOPPED SAUSAGES/HAM MIX 48.3, ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $100 50 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES. WALK IN COOLER 57.8, REACHIN COOLER 52.8 DEGREES. COOLERS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: AT START OF INSPECTION PERSON AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WERE ON SITE. DURING THE INSPECTION PROCESS CERTIFICATE HOLDER LEFT AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE REMAINED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT PREP HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED MANAGER CORRECT ON SITE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROLL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 23, 2025 REPORT #2618000 #47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. #56 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. #58 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.#59 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF NEW COVER ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT DOOR FROM OPENING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. SYSTEM IS SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM RAINWATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ISSUED AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATTERESS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN FACILITIES SIDE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL ITEMS.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN FACILITY DUE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)
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Jun 9, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PAN WITH CLEAN UTENSILS FOR SERVICE BEING STORED UNDER FLATTOP GRILL. FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AREA ARE FALLING ONTO CLEAN UTENSILS NOW SOILING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DIFFERANT PANS OF COOKED POTATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PAN 1 ON HOT LINE 113 DEGREES, PAN 2 ON PREP TABLE 95 DEGREES ALL POTATOES WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 5 LBS $20 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OPEN WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PICK UPS OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE...EGGS, GRITS, OATMEAL, PORK MEATS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. CERTIFICATE WAS GIVEN WHEN OWNER/MANAGER ARRIVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER TRIED TO FIND KIT BUT NOT FOUND AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AT ICE CHUTE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PAN WITH CLEAN UTENSILS FOR SERVICE BEING STORED UNDER FLATTOP GRILL. FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AREA ARE FALLING ONTO CLEAN UTENSILS NOW SOILING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 2, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE THREE COMP SINK WITHOUT A CHEMICAL SANITIZER AS REQUIRED. THE THREE COMP SINK WAS NOT SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITAIION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA, THREE COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOUND ON PRINTED MENUS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM COMPANY BEING USED BY CURRENT OWNER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE MIDDLE DOOR AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL, CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL BETWEEN GRILL AND TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS IN THE DINING AREA; REPLACE TILE. OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA; INTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 4, 2023
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED AND FREE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK AT P-TRAP AT FRONT HANDSINK, LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMET SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE
58
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AREA TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
28
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS FOR ALL BULK COMMODITIES. IE... FLOUR, SUGAR, CAKE MIX ETC. ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING PREPING, HOLDING AND SERVING TCS FOOD ITEMS. EGGS, BACON, CHICKEN ETC... PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582273 9-25-23 #29 MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EX. EGGS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" #38 NO RODENT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME OF REINSPECTION, HOWEVER ONE AREA IN NEED OF REINSPECTING HAS BEEN BLOCKED AND IS CURRENTLY NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AREA ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR AREA BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. APPROX. 10-12 FLIES, FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY LOCATED IN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS. PEPSI MACHINE, JUICE MACHINE AND MILK MACHINE. APPROX. 20-25 FLIES IN MACHINES. FLIES LOCATED IN SMALL SINK 5-6 FLIES AND AROUND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE 5-6 FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FLIES REMOVED AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM FLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
59
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AREA TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
28
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
29
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS FOR ALL BULK COMMODITIES. IE... FLOUR, SUGAR, CAKE MIX ETC. ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED AND FREE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK AT P-TRAP AT FRONT HANDSINK, LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMET SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE
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37
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint
6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH DAMAGED LIDS AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON AROUND TOP OF CONTAINER. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING PREPING, HOLDING AND SERVING TCS FOOD ITEMS. EGGS, BACON, CHICKEN ETC... PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EX. EGGS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT APPROX 20-25 AT SIDE AREA, OBSERVED 40-50 DROPPINGS AND 3 DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS IN CLOSET IN DONUT PREP ROOM, 20-25 DROPPINGS IN CLOSET NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. FLIES PRESENT IN DINING ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30-35 FLIES. HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES. NO COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CONTRACT AND LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL TIMES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO ADEQUATELY MEASEURE SANITIZER. IN NEED OF CORRECT STRIPS FOR BOTH TYPES OF SANITIZERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE
1
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AREA TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
28
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS FOR ALL BULK COMMODITIES. IE... FLOUR, SUGAR, CAKE MIX ETC. ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE SEALED AND LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED AND FREE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK AT P-TRAP AT FRONT HANDSINK, LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMET SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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26
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COOKING, PREPPING AND SERVING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE... EGGS, BACON, CHICKEN ETC.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ALL GLUE BARDS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DAMAGED OR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FFOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, HAM AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PREMISES PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP STATIONS AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK (BASE OF THE FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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May 10, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LIGHT CLEANING NEEDED TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS IN STORAGE AND REAR PREP. CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN DINING AREA, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS.
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86
Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER, TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE LID ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 50.2F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252562 ON 1-15-19: 58-FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, WAIT STATION, AND STAFF WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER, TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE LID ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, DEAD INSECTS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHRT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VOMIT AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE FOR SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER, CARDBOARD BOXES AT EXIT DOOR AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 7, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VOMIT AND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE IN PLACE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN USE BY COOKS TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOODS; INSTRUCTED PIC THAT COOKS MUST HAVE AND USE A CALIBRATED THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME ON THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ITEMS IN BULK CONTAINERS THAT WERE REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE; RESEAL GASKET WHERE NEEDED TO THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOMS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE AND PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH RUST STAINS ON THEM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 18, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE DISHWASHER TO REMOVE PARTICLES INSIDE OF SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED A LEAKING AT THE DISH MACHINE NEAR THE GUAGE; REPAIR LEAK OBSERVED.
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Mar 1, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED AND DIRTY. MUST REMOVE AND RUST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILINGS IN THE DINIG AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND SPILLED ON THE GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSBLIE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED AND DIRTY. MUST REMOVE AND RUST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILINGS IN THE DINIG AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Jun 30, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,AND AT BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN PREEP AREA
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGES,GRAVY,AND EGGS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,AND AT BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN PREEP AREA
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND LOWER SECTION OF PREP TABLE IN DISHWASHING AREA. PAINT RUSTY REAR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT(FOUNDATION LEAKAGE FROM RAIN). CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DERIS, DEAD INSECTS)IN CLOSET NEXT T0 AND INCLUDING EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DOOR LEADING INTO BASEMENT. REPAIR LOOSE SECTION OF WALL IN DISHWASHIBG AREA.
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May 17, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE OPEN CUT BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR CEILING NEAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOM (DEAD INSECTS).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DONUT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1235063 ON 9-6-13. 38-NO VENTILATION IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE OPEN CUT BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, DRINK MIXER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER, SYRUP SPILLS, DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR CEILING NEAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOM (DEAD INSECTS).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR LEAK UNDER PREP SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DONUT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (ie. 3 DOZ EGGS AT 58.9-66 F, 1 LB. OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.8 F, ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AND INSIDE COOLER, AND GRILLED ONIONS ON TOP OF STOVE AT 95.6 F). MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COLD HOLDING AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140 F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF FOOD-VALUE $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO TOWEL OR TISSUE DEVICE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
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Aug 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED AT THIS TIME NOT MAINTAINED.CHLORINE CONCENTRATION 10PPM. MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM AT FINAL RINSE.OWNER MADE REPAIRS TO DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.FINAL RINSE IS NOW-100PPM-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: no towel or tissue device in rear employee washroom.must install.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: interior upper panel of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: debris on basement floors and basement office.must remove./maintained.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: no ventilation in rear employee washroom.must install.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN
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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.NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED BASE OF NOZZLE LEAKING AT 3 COMP. SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 20, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE MOLD AND BUILD-UP OBSERVED. REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND/WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES AROUND TOILET PIPES IN WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. DELIME DISHMACHINE WHERE NEEDED INSIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Rising Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Rising Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Rising Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Grand Rising Cafe.

Has Grand Rising Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grand Rising Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand Rising Cafe 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 Grand Rising Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Rising Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.