John Schaller
Last inspected: Dec 28, 2016
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Going back to 2010, John Schaller has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at John Schaller since Dec 28, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS IN CONTAINERS AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE LABLED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CAPS AFFIXED TO SHIELDS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MANAGEMENT TOLD EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT ON AND EMPLOYEE COMPLIED
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May 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BIN COVER MISSING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER,FRONT BAR GUN HOLDERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN LADIES RESTROOM AROUND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE THE MENS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SYRUP 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 BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS NEED IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHILEDS WITH END CAPS.
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Jul 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREP,AND COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS-FIFO.
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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.INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND FAN GUARDS IN REAR NOT CLEAN-DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN. ALSO INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR BOTTOM SIDES OF GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE TIGHER FITTING.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER,& 3 COMP. SINK BEHIND THE BAR,AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN STORE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS. REPAIR OR REPLACE CHIPPED WALL PANELING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & CEILING IN KITCHEN AND STORE ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF WALL BASE IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SECTION OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3 COMP. SINK BEHIND BAR. DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO 3 COMP. SINK OVERLAPPING INTO ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THIS UNIT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO EITHER WASH OR SANITIZE EQUIPMENT WITH EASE-MUST EITHER REMOVE IT OR HAVE IT RE-SIZED TO FIT THE SPACE AVAILABLE WITHOUT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO USE THIS SINK PROPERLY(MUST WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT). INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT SPLASH ONTO STOVE TOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Schaller last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at John Schaller on file is from Dec 28, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at John Schaller?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at John Schaller.
Has John Schaller's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John Schaller have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at John Schaller 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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