Heritage Plaza
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2019
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Score
Heritage Plaza appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Heritage Plaza since Mar 26, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. 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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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN EAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WOMEN WEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE CEILING TILES IN WEST KITCHEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN EAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD IN EAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN EAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Jan 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-TO 3 INCHES OF STANDING WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. NO FOOD IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL WATER, MAKE REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN HOT WATER ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BOTTOM DOOR ATTACHMENT AT ROBINSON ROOM ENTRANCE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN ROBINSON ROOM KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.
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May 6, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD IN EAST KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND LEDGES IN STORAGE AREAS, CABINETS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN BOTTOM CORNER OF WALL NEAR STOVE AND ALONG BRICK WALL IN STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS BEHIND UNUSED COOLER IN EAST KITCHEN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNIUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET BEHIND COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR STORAGE SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN WEST KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN WEST KITCHEN, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER CLOSET NEAR PANTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STOAGE FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD IN EAST KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND LEDGES IN STORAGE AREAS, CABINETS IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN BOTTOM CORNER OF WALL NEAR STOVE AND ALONG BRICK WALL IN STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS BEHIND UNUSED COOLER IN EAST KITCHEN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNIUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 2, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE SODA COOLER USED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS USED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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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 VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AND ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BETHUNE PREP AREA.
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. COOLER HAD AN AMBIENT TEMPERAURE OF 56.1F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM (62.6F-70.8F), MAYONNAISE (55.1F), MELON (59.1F), DRESSING (53.1F), CUT MELONS (59.1F), SPINACH DIP (57.7F), HORSE RADISH (55.9F) AND CHEESE (58.4F). ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF BY THE MANAGER, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 48LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $90. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BETHUNE KITCHEN CLOSET AREA. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE FRONT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE SODA COOLER USED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS USED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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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 VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AND ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BETHUNE PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPEN BAGS OF SUGAR,SALT,FLOUR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,NOT LABLED.MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN EACH KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BUKETS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AND AVALIABLE FOR INSPECTOR.EVIDENCE OF 18-RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES INSIDE CABINET IN LADIES WASHROOM ON VIP SIDE.VIP ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.MUST REPAIR DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPEN BAGS OF SUGAR,SALT,FLOUR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER,NOT LABLED.MUST PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN EACH KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BUKETS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, 2 DOOR COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,ICE MACHINE, IN MAIN AND SIDE PREP KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN SIDE PREP KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.KITCHEN #1 FLOOR STICKY NEED TO CLEAN.
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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.KITCHEN #2 REPAIR CEILING TILE ABOVE 2 DOOR COOLER,REPAIR CEILING TILE FALLING BY VENDING MACHINES.
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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.KITCHEN #1 AND 2 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT S IN KITCHEN #1.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.IN KITCHEN #1 REPAIR . NOZZLE AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 ICE MACHINE, CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM (EAST), 3-COMP SINK BASIN AND FAUCET IN WEST KITCHEN.
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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 IN WATER HEATER ROOM ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WEST KITCHEN.
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Oct 12, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARDS IN MEN WASHROOM (WEST). ELEVATE ALL FOOD 6" OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLDS UNDER DOORS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER SINKS, BEHIND TOILETS AND URINALS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PANTRY CLOSET (PEELING PAINT). GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES IN PANTRY KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WEST KITCHEN. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PANTRY KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PANTRY KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heritage Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heritage Plaza on file is from Mar 26, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heritage Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Heritage Plaza.
Has Heritage Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heritage Plaza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Heritage Plaza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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