Home of the Hoagy,Inc
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
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Score
Home of the Hoagy,Inc appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2015. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 15 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Home of the Hoagy,Inc trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH WITH GAPS OR HOLES: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN THE CEILING, THE WALL AND LOWER WALL OF THE UTILITY SINK ROOM... OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE SIDE ACROSS FROM WHERE THE SODA IS STORED UNEVEN WITH A GAP ALONG THE SIDE AND THE DOOR LOCK MISSING PROVIDING POSSIBLE ENTRY FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS ***DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO FIT EVENLY*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY... OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK... INSTRUCTED MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEGS AND LOWER SHELVING OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLING UNIT AGAINST THE WALL RIGHT DOOR COMING LOOSE AS WELL AS THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OR FOOD DEBRIS ON EDGES AND BETWEEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LOCATED AT THE FRONT ENTRY OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE ATM MACHINE IS LOCATED OPEN WITH MISSING CEILING COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE BETWEEN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AREA OF THE BREAK ROOM WHERE THE DOOR USE TO BE OPEN AND INSIDE EXPOSED AT THE EDGES AND UPPER CEILING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN DISREPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEEP GOUGES AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES WHILE CHANGING TASKS, FROM WORKING AT THE SINK TO OPERATING SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND APPLY FRESH GLOVES. CORRECTED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRENCH FRY CUTTER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD-UP AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH INTERIOR TRASH CAN IN REAR AREA, ALONG WALL BASE IN MOP SINK AND POTATO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2575937 ON 5/16/2023. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEEP GOUGES AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN DISREPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jun 7, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GREASE TRAP, LADDER, PREP TABLES, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING 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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (STEAK 203.5F) PREPARED AND SERVED.. A CHICAGO FOO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AL ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500227 DATED: 4/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4"IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR TO BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS: BEHIND 5 GALLON BBQ CONTAINERS, ON TOP OF PLASTIC BINS, ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS IN SODA STORAGE AREA. 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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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500227 DATED: 4/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4"IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR TO BACK ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
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Apr 14, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES 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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER PALLETS AND POP CRATES ALONG WALL ACROSS FROM REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNIT AND BOXES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LADDER AND GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN POP STORAGE ROOM. 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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES 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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
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Dec 2, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 69-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, POP PALLET IN FRONT AREA, REAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREA. STRONGLY RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Sep 24, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP COOLER BEING USED FOR STORING (TCS)FOODS MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. OBSERVED DOOR OF COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USED COOLER. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT MAINTAINS 41.0F OR BELOW FOR STORING ANY (TCS) FOODS. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT THE HEATH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT (TCS) DELI MEATS STORED INSIDE POP COOLER IN REAR. APPROX (8) 12-LB HAMS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.7F TO 51.0F. ALSO (12) 8-LB DELI TURKEY BREAST MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.8F TO 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.OWNER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED, DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROX 192-LBS OF MEAT AT COST APPROX $ 300.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 18- MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER FLOOR NEAR COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Mar 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OWNER, IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF 11 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN MOP AND BRAKE ROOM. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 41 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES , CARDBOARD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER.INSRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OWNERIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DIRT GRIME IN MOP SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Oct 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL HOLDING UNITS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 9, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES (57.6F-64.7F), HAM (52.5F), AND TURKEY (51.6F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE AND INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $195. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CUP FILLED WITH COFFEE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LID FOR DRINKING CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK POTATO BOXES AND BARBECUE SAUCE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL HOLDING UNITS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING ON WALL NEAR POTATO STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL FOOD DEBRIS ON HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, POTATO SLICER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 7, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES (48.2F-49.7F) AND DELI BEERWURST SAUSAGE (67.7F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS AND $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 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 PREP TABLE WHERE BREAD IS BEING SLICED IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT DELI MEAT AND SANDWICHES NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT POP STORAGE, REAR POTATO STORAGE, OFFICE/EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AREA, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD AND CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONG HANDLE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER OF PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET LOOSE ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND GASKETS MISSING IN LEFT REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL COOLER GASKETS. OBSERVED ON ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLE AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED FOR STORING SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL FOOD DEBRIS ON HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, POTATO SLICER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED 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 CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, HALLWAY AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 3, 2018
Complaint
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 PREP TABLES, SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, POTATO CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA, AND LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS,AND CEILING VENTS THRU OUTFRONT AND REAR AREAS. ALSO REPAIR THE WALL IN REAR WHERE THE DOOR WAS REMOVED, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE YARD(OLD EQUIPMENT,SIGN ETC), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 29, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING /PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK AT GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 20, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING /PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE NEAR ROUTER EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS AROUND SLICER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES.
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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 UTILITY AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING READY TO EAT SWEET PEPPERS WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK COVERED BY LARGE TRAY OF HOAGIES AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(STEAK 144.9F, CHILI 141.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP AND 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 COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, FRYERS, FRILL, STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN POTATO STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS(GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES FROM FOOD ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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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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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERITIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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52
Nov 19, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE THE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SIDE DOOR AND AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE DISHWASHING/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Home of the Hoagy,Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Home of the Hoagy,Inc on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Home of the Hoagy,Inc?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Home of the Hoagy,Inc.
Has Home of the Hoagy,Inc's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Home of the Hoagy,Inc 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 Home of the Hoagy,Inc 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 Home of the Hoagy,Inc inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Home of the Hoagy,Inc is inspected around three times per year on average.
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