Gsb Cafe — Harper Center
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Gsb Cafe — Harper Center has 27 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DELI PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF ONE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Nov 3, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HAND SINK IN SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA 1 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT SALAD BAR STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARD AT POP-UP SUSHI STATION NOT ADEQUATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. MUST ADJUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK AT FAUCET IN DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SHUT OFF COLD WATER FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS BEHIND DISH WASHER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST COAT ALL RAW WOOD IN PIZZA STATION UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE SALAD BAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 16, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN HOT ZONE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, ON TOP OF BOXES IN PM-081 DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR STOVE IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN MIDDLE SALAD BAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT (MOUSE) ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED: THIRTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTERS AND ALONG SIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND FIFTEEN UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE COFFEE SERVING AREA, FOUND EIGHT IN THE PREP AREA WHERE THE CONVECTION OVEN IS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER, FOUND FORTY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND THE DISH WASHER ON THE FLOOR AND BY THE UTILITY SINK ON THE FLOOR AND THREE ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA REAR WALL IN THE CATERING PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE COUNTER OF THE BREAD STATION IN THE SALAD BAR AREA.
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE MUST REACH 180 DEGREES FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. ALSO, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT DISPLAY THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR GAUGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE SOUP SERVICE STATION, UNDER THE COOKIE SERVICE STATION, IN THE HOT ZONE PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER TOPS, ALONG WALLS, IN THE SALAD PREP AREA, IN THE PIZZA SERVICE AREA, ON EQUIPMENT, IN CABINETS,IN THE UNUSED PREP AREA, IN THE SANDWHICH PREP AREA, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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86
Jul 8, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,FRONTLINE & REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINETS AT CASHIER BOOTH,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,COUNTER TOP CRACKED UNDER SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLER SHELVES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,COUNTER TOPS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,WINDOW SILL,STORAGE CABINETS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES ,HOT HOLDING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS IN BEVERAGE W.I.C
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,CATERING ROOM.DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING KETTLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA,BREAKROOM,CATERING ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAP IN LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER WALLS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTER & HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SERVING LINE.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,IN & ON FRYERS,INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS,OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREAS,UNDER COUNTER TOPS AT KIOSK AND CASHIER BOOTH,CATERING ROOM ON FLOOR,ALSO APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN ALL PREP AREA,CATERING ROOM,BREAKROOM.ALSO REAR DELIVERY & MAN DOCK DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/30/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,FRONTLINE & REAR PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINETS AT CASHIER BOOTH,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,COUNTER TOP CRACKED UNDER SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLER SHELVES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES,COUNTER TOPS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,WINDOW SILL,STORAGE CABINETS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES ,HOT HOLDING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS IN BEVERAGE W.I.C..
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,CATERING ROOM.DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING KETTLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA,BREAKROOM,CATERING ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GAP IN LOWER WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER WALLS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTER & HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SERVING LINE.
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May 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, PIZZA CABINETS, AND THE PREP TABLE UNDER AND AROUND CHAR GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN GRILL AREA, SALAD AREA,ALSO PIZZA AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH AREA, AND BEHIND THE TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE DELI AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OFFICES,AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,PIZZA AREA CABINETS, AND THE PREP TABLE UNDER AND AROUND CHAR GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN GRILL AREA, SALAD AREA, ALSO IN PIZZA AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND I COMP. SINK AT DISH AREA, AND BEHIND THE TOP LOADER ICECREAM MACHINE DELI AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING LOWER PIPE AT THE SINK IN EMPLOYEES LOUNGE AREA, ALSO AT SPICE STATION LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE THE ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY REAR OUTSIDE OFFICES, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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78
Mar 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SALAD BAR COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 55 LBS OF SUSHI,EDAMAME,MILK,SALSA,YOUGURT,VEGAN SANDWICHES,VEGAN ENTREES,RAW BEEF,RAW CHICKEN,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED TURKEY,TUNA,CHEESE,HUMMUS,EGGS AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.7-53.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-00A
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CORNERS,ON LEDGES ON THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,ON SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE GRILL AND CHEF'S TABLE PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Apr 4, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-52.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSER,ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDER CABINETS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE GRILL. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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82
Nov 15, 2011
Consultation
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK 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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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78
Oct 5, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK 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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT OF PREP AREAS, ON CONTAINERS AT SALAD BARS, WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AREAS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, DISH MACHINE, TRASH CANS, ATTACHMENTS AT LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK 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. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Sep 26, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD ROLLS AND CROUTONS) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT SALAD BARS NOT COVERED NOR BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND OR PLACE SAID FOOD ITEMS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS. ALSO FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS AT CAFETERIA. FOUND 40 FRUITS FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALK IN COOLER AT COFFEE PREP STATION, AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK 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. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) AT NEWLY INSTALLED DELI AREA. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UNDER COUNTER REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F (NO FOOD STORED INSIDE SAID UNIT AT THIS TIME) AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD ROLLS AND CROUTONS) OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT SALAD BARS NOT COVERED NOR BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND OR PLACE SAID FOOD ITEMS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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: FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS. ALSO FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SELF SERVICE SALAD BARS AT CAFETERIA. FOUND 40 FRUITS FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALK IN COOLER AT COFFEE PREP STATION, AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK 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. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) AT NEWLY INSTALLED DELI AREA. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CALIBRATE EXTERIOR THERMOMETERS IN SOME DISPLAY COOLERS.
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May 19, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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May 13, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. (FINAL RINSE AT 167F) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FAX FOOD PROTECTION WHEN READY 312-746-4240.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Mar 19, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. WALLS WERE CLEANED BEHIND SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FROM KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Mar 12, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THREE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL BY SYRUP BOX DISPENSERS FOR SODA IN REAR OF KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN PAPER STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE. DOOR OF STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED; RECOMMENDED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM.
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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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
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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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CONTINUE CLEANING FLOOR DRAINS DAILY.
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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. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN; REMOVE. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gsb Cafe — Harper Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gsb Cafe — Harper Center on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gsb Cafe — Harper Center?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Gsb Cafe — Harper Center.
Has Gsb Cafe — Harper Center's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gsb Cafe — Harper Center have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gsb Cafe — Harper Center 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 Gsb Cafe — Harper Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gsb Cafe — Harper Center is inspected around two times per year on average.
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