Huck Finn
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
64
Score
Huck Finn appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Huck Finn on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL STATING COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13: OBSERVED FLY PAPER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN REAR STORAGE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE (POTS/PANS) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL UNDER HANDSINK NEAREST DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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64
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 68.7F-70.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL STATING COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: POBSERVED FLY PAPER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN REAR STORAGE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE (POTS/PANS) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT BASE OF WALL UNDER HANDSINK NEAREST DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Nov 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED ON FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/PLASTIC WRAP OR FOOD GRADE LIDS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS DRYING/STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN MOUNTED POSITION TO DRY PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AT FRONT PRPER AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN
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86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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90
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EX. EGGGS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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70
Dec 16, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MAY NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CORRECT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS AND PROOFER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DONUT CASES IN FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN DISH AREA, BAKERY AREA AND COOK LINE. GROUT LINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 27, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED PROPERLY, MAY NOT BE LEFT ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD ITEM OR PUT IN SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING TO REMOVE OR BUILD UP OF DARK CUTS. REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE BUILD UP OF OLD LEAVES AND SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BAKERY AND LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jan 14, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: RACKS FOR TRAYS ON BAKERY SIDE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND RTE AND TCS FOODS (ROAST BEEF, TUNA, CORNED BEEF HASH, ETC.) THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED STORE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL TCS FOODS OR READY TO EAT FOODS STORED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE THE FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP WITH RUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE THE THICK ACCUMILATION OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO GIVE FLOORS A GOOD DETAIL CLEANING. MAINTAIN SAME. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPILLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY DRIED. INSTRUCTED TO HANG UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN ,#10 CAN OPENER,REAR SLICER,AND REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE COOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT.
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90
Sep 20, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BAKERY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLERS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DONUT EQUIPMENT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST 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: HOLE IN WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN BAKERY SIDE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Apr 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD, SAME AT FRONT PREP AREA (BEFORE MIXER), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN BOTH AREAS OR MOVE FRONT MIXER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: FRONT SYRUP NOZZLES, REAR #10 CAN OPENER, AND CUP CAKE TRAY'S @ GLAZE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOK PREP AREA MICROWAVE, FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER(UNDER COUNTER) AND OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AT THE BAKERY 3 DOOR FREEZER, IINSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT MIXING MACHINE/DISH AREA IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR BAKERY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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78
Feb 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL THEM
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DONUT MACHINE TOP SIDES, FRONT, BACK INSIDE OF MIXERS, OVEN FRYERS, CABINETS, DONUT FRYER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, REACH IN COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODS ABOVE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN FREEZERS, STORAGE AREAS, WATER HEATER AREA, AND DONUT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BAKERY AREA, FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLERS UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AERA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BACK WATER HEATER ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, STAINED. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHILEDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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86
Jul 11, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HANDSINK AT FRONT WAIT AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF AND FRONT COUNTER PERSON MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND OR LONG HAIR TIED COMPLETELY BACK AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT STUCK BETWEEN A CABINET AND A WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FOOD SIDE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DRINK DISPENSOR AT SOUTHEND OF COUNTER TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET IN LADIES ROOM IN NEED COF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN WATER AT CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT STUCK BETWEEN A CABINET AND A WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FOOD SIDE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DRINK DISPENSOR AT SOUTHEND OF COUNTER TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET IN LADIES ROOM IN NEED COF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN WATER AT CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, ALL SERVERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT STUCK BETWEEN A CABINET AND A WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FOOD SIDE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, DRINK DISPENSOR AT SOUTHEND OF COUNTER TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 17, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL UTENSILS FOR DONUTS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CABINETS IN THE FRONT IN NEED OF REPAIR TO PROPERLY SEAL TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET EROOM DOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT FRONT CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 16, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DONUT EQUIPMENT, SODA, MILK AND JUICE DISPENSORS, SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN FREEZERS, STORAGE AREAS, WATER HEATER AREA, AND DONUT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK ON DONUT PREP SIDE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTMUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR,SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE DONUT FRYERS,THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE, SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND THE TRAVEL RACKS. INSTRUCTED IN CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COLLERS. INSTD. TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huck Finn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huck Finn on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huck Finn?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Huck Finn.
Has Huck Finn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Huck Finn have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Huck Finn 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 Huck Finn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huck Finn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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