Hub 51 (T5 M10)
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
70
Score
Hub 51 (T5 M10) has been inspected 26 times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 15 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Hub 51 (T5 M10) on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE SERVICED BY FOOD EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED IN AN AREA VISIBLE TO ALL DINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA AND IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MNAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE BAR UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER/BEHIND DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS (SARDINES). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING AT THE KITCHEN, WENT THE THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPENED THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON, CAME BACK TO THE KICHEN AND CONTINUED TO THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FINALLY BACK TO THE KITCHEN AND CONTINUED PREPPING FOOD ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HAND WASHING POLICY THAT ENCLUDES WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND WHEN CHANGE GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 39, 41, 56 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2605378 DATED 10/25/2024 NOT CORRECTED:- -39)3-307.FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. 4-901.12: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 6-501.14: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS (SARDINES). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 59.5F, GRILLED GREEN PEPPER 45F, EGGS 73.9F, CHEESE 58.3F/58.6F, CHICKEN 74.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 28 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $230.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Apr 11, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF TO BE IMPROPER:-PANCAKE MIX 47.5F, CHEESE 47.8F/52F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $(SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR INVENTORY) THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS WARMING ON STOVE TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGER 119F, CHICKEN 120F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 19 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 170F FOR FINAL RINSE; HOWEVER NOTED IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO READ 165F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A CHICKEN IN A BOWL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ICE THAWING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL AT RIGHT TEMPERATURE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE STORAGE AREA OF M27. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUSTY FANS AT THE SERVICE COOLER VENTILATION UNIT, FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA AND WALLS BY THE STOVE OF THE HUB 51 PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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52
Jan 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/06/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN-COOLER STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 6, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN BAR AREA BY THE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND BY THE ICE BIN.
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Mar 9, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HANDSINK AND DUMPSINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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78
Oct 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS WITH CLUTTER AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.
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82
May 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD IN VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AND HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BY MOPSINK IN REAR AREA.
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78
Nov 16, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLUE COLORED CODED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS AND LONG CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS (STEAMER,OVEN) WITH BUILD-UP OF SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FOOD PREP DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AT REAR FOOD PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTERED CORNER AT REAR UNDERNEATH OVEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR BROOMS AND CLEANING FLOOR EQUIPMENTS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED
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Nov 13, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED A LARGE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF WITH KITCHEN MULTI-USE SHEET PANS AND CONTAINERS AND SOME KITCHEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS WERE ALSO,HANGING OUT FROM SHELVING OBSTRUCTING SAID HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK (ACCESSIBLE) FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDATED SUSHI RICE LAB RESULTS FROM (3.30.12).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND MAINTAIN THE PH METER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT BOTTOM OF DOOR FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLUE COLORED CODED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS AND LONG CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS (STEAMER,OVEN) WITH BUILD-UP OF SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FOOD PREP DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AT REAR FOOD PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTERED CORNER AT REAR UNDERNEATH OVEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR BROOMS AND CLEANING FLOOR EQUIPMENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED
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41
Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE DAIRY AND MAIN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
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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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL/STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, BEHIND MOPSINK ETC.-----------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: USABLE ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGER, TURKEY, EGGS ETC) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F ALSO FOUND 2 DOOR OF THE SAID COOLER IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS. 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE CHEST COOLER. NOTED COOKED SUSHI RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 98.2F. NO SHELF STABLE TEST (LABORATORY ANALYSIS), NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. ALSO FOUND COOKED VEGGIE BURGER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 73.1F/53.2F, SLICED TURKEY AT 48.5F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $700.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 70 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE DAIRY AND MAIN WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
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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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL/STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA, BEHIND DISH MACHINE, BEHIND MOPSINK ETC.-----------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: USABLE ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 27, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors at the bar and around the dish machine and ice machine in rear prep to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exposed handsink near the dish machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors along walls and around equipment in the rear prep and at the bar area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small molcajetes on site used for food service that are rough and porous. Instructed facility to remove and maintain all food contact items smooth and easily cleanable. Observed both rear prep area coolers to have torn gaskets. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under and around the ice machine to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall behind and under the dishmachine area to have dirt and food debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATELY IN A SANITARY FASHION AND TO MAINTAIN
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM LAST INSPECTION DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND THE SUMMARY REPORT IN A BINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDED NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARD UNDER THE SPIRAL SLICER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS: BEHIND AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BULBS IN THE HEAT LAMP NOT SHIELDED AND NO SHATTERPROOF MARKING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS WITH DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE SHATTERPROOF AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROEPRLYS TORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST PARTICLES AND DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND FLLOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DIALY.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS AND FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES IN DRY GOODS STORED ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES WITH DARK GROOVES/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Apr 1, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT BAR UNDER SODA LINE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hub 51 (T5 M10) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hub 51 (T5 M10) on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hub 51 (T5 M10)?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Hub 51 (T5 M10).
Has Hub 51 (T5 M10)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hub 51 (T5 M10) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hub 51 (T5 M10) 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 Hub 51 (T5 M10) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hub 51 (T5 M10) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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