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Homestead

6144 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2014
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Homestead five times, with records going back to 2012. Homestead was last inspected on Sep 18, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Homestead is from Sep 18, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Sep 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. FOUND VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES(COOKING EQUIPMENT).
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPICES, SUGAR, AND FLOUR IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MANY MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST ALWAYS STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF PASTA, RICE AND SUGAR. MUST USE SCOOPERS WITH LONGER HANDLES OR PROPERLY STORE SMALL BOWLS AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE AT THE COKE COOLER LOCETED IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN.
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82
May 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PAINT ON CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS PEELING/COMING OFF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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82
Dec 31, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 27, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. OR REMOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE AND RELOCATE CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED(NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME).
11
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING TWO MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homestead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homestead on file is from Sep 18, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homestead?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homestead.

Has Homestead's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Homestead have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homestead means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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