Hearty Cafe Pancake House

9623 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Hearty Cafe Pancake House appears in inspection records 35 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 22 times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hearty Cafe Pancake House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BUCKETS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND SMALLER WHITE CONTAINERS FROM PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED FOODS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOME SLIMY DARK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDER PREP STATIONS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRTIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLAGE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AT THE COLD WATER KNOB AREA AND A LEAK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN AREAS ALONG THE WALLS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RETURN AIR VENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE STATION IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP AT RUBBER GASKETS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCRUB PADS IN POOR CONDITION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
41
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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD I FRONT WAIT STAION AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE WET FOOD DEBRIS FLOORS IN FRONT HOT COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENT ABOVE WAIT STATION FOOD AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WHEN CLEANING CLOTHS, SPONGES OR STEEL WOOL ARE WORN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SHELF OF GRILLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 14, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 21, 2023 REPORT #2580376 VIOLATION #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL CORE VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK.
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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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN HOT LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DEEP DISCOLORATION AND MELTED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATEAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINNG IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR DISH MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER:RAW STEAK 56.3F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 54.8F, TUNA SALAD 53.4F, PORK CHOPS 52.8F, SLICED TURKEY 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300 AND 30LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATEAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINNG IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR DISH MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF PLATES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASES OF COMPARTMENTS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA, NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMALATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537228 DATED 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #37 OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #47 OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CROSSANTS STORED IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION (BUG) IN ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(HASHBROWN POTATOES) BEING THAWED AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER. PIC VOLUNTATILY MOVED ALL THAWING ITEMS TO WALK IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.
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Oct 25, 2021
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CROSSAINTS STORED IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS)COATS PURSES, ETC) ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT PREP/WAIT STATION AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2021
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHEESE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOOD UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.7F-66.2F IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN COOKING LINE AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRIC MIXER STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN PREP AREA. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS(COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH) WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
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Apr 26, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT UNCOVERED FOODS SUCH AS DICED ONIONS AND SLICED TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENUS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS THAT STATE WHEN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED OR SOLD. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MOP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE MOP SINK FOR WASHING MOPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF IN SINK BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW BEEF UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER UNITS WITH UTENSILS FOR DIPENSING IN THE PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE WITH HANDLES UP NOT IN CONTACT WITH PRODUCT.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL. ALL SURFACED SHOULD BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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37
Jan 20, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH SLOW DRAINS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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82
Mar 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
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95
Mar 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 5-LBS OF COOKED HAM OFF THE BONE AT 51.0F,3-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 50.0F,2-LBS RAW EGGS IN CONTAINER AT 59.0F, 5-LBS OF BOLIED EGGS AT 54.0F,2-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.0, 6- T-BONE STEAKS AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STILL NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION..CANNOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO USED ADDITIONAL PREP COOLER OR OTHER COOLERS ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW
33
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET HANDLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( HARD TO STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
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64
Dec 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD (SLICED HAM, CHICKEN, TURKEY, TOMATOES, CHEESE, ETC) NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
23
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE FROM OPEN CUP WITH NO LID IN WAIT STATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MAY DRINK FROM CLOSED LID CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
6
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL 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 FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, MIXERS, MICROWAVE, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN ETC),IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jan 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.., COOKED CHICKEN @55.1F, DICED HAM @52.0F, DICED TOMATOES AT 62.4F,CHEESE @55.4F, AND BEEF @56.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHICKEN ETC),IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7 DAY DISCARD DATE FOR ALL FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA, MOP SINK, AND REAR STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, MUST ELIMINATE ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
41
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Jan 9, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED PREPARED CHICKED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER THE FULL CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS FOR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FULL CHEMICALS FOR THE DISH MACHINE NOT ELEVATED 6" OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR CHEMICALS.
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82
Dec 20, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. OBSERVED- 19 LIVE INSECTS,( FLIES) AND GNATS FLYING AND ON WALLS OF PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND ON MOP SINK STORAGE SHELVE AREA.MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED PREPARED CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED/ DATED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE DISH MACHINE HAS SLIGHT- BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER AREA,UNDER, ALONG COVING,AND IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DRIED FOODS IN DISH WASHING ROOM. ALSO CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER MIDDLE AREA OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR,( LOOSE) ON LEFT FAUCET INSIDE LADIES WASHRROM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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70
Jan 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,( HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP). ALSO EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER AREA,UNDER, ALONG COVING,AND IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO REFEGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO FRONT REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
May 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN NEAR TOASTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, SLICER, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISH MACHINE, SCRAPE SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, REAR EXPOSED SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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70
Oct 7, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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90
Sep 28, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED (1/4") AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 50 BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 43 BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 5 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR, ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. GRITS, DAIRY, PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND SPRINKLERS IN THE PREP AND REAR AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN THE CUSTOMERS WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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64
Dec 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE , (IE VISIBLE PINK/BLACK SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE) LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMERS WATER,DRINKS. MUST CLEAN/SANITAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.ALL ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE CLEANED DURING INSPECTION-CDI.
16
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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.31-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES IN PREP,MOP AND DISHWASHING AREA.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DUST: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVING FOR FOOD EQUIMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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78
Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CHEMICAL STORAGE SUPPLY SHELF NEAR REAR DOOR,POT/PAN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE CLOSETS BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN SUPPLY CLOSET IN REAR BY WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE,(MOPS).MUST PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE.ALSO WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED(2-BLUE CANS),IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACED CANS.
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86
Feb 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT GRILL UPRIGHT FREEZER, OVEN, AND STOVE TOP. ALSO CLEAN REAR BAG N BOX SODA LINES. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LID AT THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT GRILL FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR MATS, AROUND MOP SINK, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS STORAGE AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER IN DISH AREA LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.
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82
Jun 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, FRONT MIXER, AND 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 DRAIN IN DISH AREA UNDER 1 COMP. SINK.
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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 CLEAN REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ETC
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGES AREA (FOOD DEBRIS). STORE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS, NOZZLES, ETC.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. STORE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR WAIT STAFF BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE GLASS CLEANER FROM SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 SOUTH AND EAST ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING. ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,MUST CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE/LOG BOOK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN/DUSTY,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED CARPET IN POOR REPAIR ON STAIRS AT REAR DOOR,MUST REMOVE.
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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. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 NO EXTENTION PIPE ON VALUE OF HOT WATER PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST INSALL PIPE CONNECTION TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
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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. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,MUST INSTALL INSIDE NEAR DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hearty Cafe Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hearty Cafe Pancake House on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hearty Cafe Pancake House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Hearty Cafe Pancake House.

Has Hearty Cafe Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hearty Cafe Pancake House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Hearty Cafe Pancake House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hearty Cafe Pancake House is inspected around two times per year on average.