John's Place

2132 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 19 inspections at John's Place stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS,AT BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE THREE REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.BROKEN CEILING ABOVE THE SAID COOLERS.REPAIR ISSUE. WASTE PIPES ABOVE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLERS MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE UNITS.
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Dec 5, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN "PEPSI" COOLER LOCATED IN REAR GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND BAGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECRODS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 20, 2023
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT BAR AREA.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR,SALT, SUGAR, QUINOA, CORNMEAL ETC) IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP/RACK.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) REACH IN FREEZER (LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON LIQUOR SHELVES INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE SUMP PUMP ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP (DISHWASHING AREA)
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT HANGING IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA (BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE (2) REACH-IN FREEZER (LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING CEILING MECHANICAL VENT INSIDE LEFT WASHROOM.
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE, NOT IN USE, LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT "0" PPM. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.COS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED UP SPILLED DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF BURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED/DAMAGED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPER FOR RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPER FOR RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED JAGGED METAL AROUND ANKLE HEIGHT ON THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP THAT IS AN EMPLOYEE HAZARD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED METAL TO AVOID EMPLOYEE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE AIR FANS IN BOTH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILDUP PRIOR TO WARM TEMPERATURES IN SUMMER MONTHS TO AVOID DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO PREP AREA/FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE GREASE TRAP, AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DISHROOM (BEHIND DISH MACHINE, BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT, ETC.) TO REMOVE SPLATTER, RUST, AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR WALL IN THE BACK OF FACILITY WHERE THE GREASE CONNECTOR IS LOCATED TO REMOVE DRIED GREASE DRIPPAGE ON THE WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RE-ATTACH LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER THE DUMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND PROVIDE BASEBOARD FOR THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- COOKED PASTA AT 46.2 F, TURKEY AT 44.6 F, BEEF AT 46.0 F- HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. HOWEVER SAID 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS.1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS CONDENSERS AND REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC FLOOR BASE UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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82
Apr 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SAUSAGES IN THE MIDDLE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER BEING STORED IN A WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE 2 ICE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE EXHUAST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CEILING OF THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. PROVIDED PROOF OF HIRE DATE FOR EMPLOYEES.
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78
Sep 16, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING IN PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DAMAGED FLOOR BASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE GARAGE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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82
Sep 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #1473833 DATED ON 06/18/14 NOT CORRECTED, #32 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEEN SAID SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON-COMPLIANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING IN PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DAMAGED FLOOR BASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARAGE FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE GARAGE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING GLASS DOOR AT CHESTER FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS VARIOUS AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING KNOB TO FIRST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. FRENCH TOAST LIQUID EGG MIX (X7 CONTAINERS)AT 47.5F,AND 46.8F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.7F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $189.00, TOTAL 120LBS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGER,CHICKEN SALAD. SALMON,FRENCH TOAST,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. GREGORY THOMAS CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:46PM DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND CHEST FREEZER .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT, ALL REP TABLES AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT ,PREP AREA, FURNACE ROOM, SUMP PUMP ROOM, WINE ROOM, IST FLOOR KITCHEN BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE, GRILL, AND ALL COOLERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THE BREAD CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO R ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, SUMP PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND DISPOSE UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND COOKING MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Nov 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE OPERATING THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT SANITIZER; SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANIZITER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP AT THE EXPOSED SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR AREA EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTORMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521558, DATED 6-23-11, VIOLATION #30, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL. #32, NO DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. #34, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT. #35, MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND 3PART SINK AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #41, CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jun 28, 2011
Tag Removal
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOT DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND 3PART SINK AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 23, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNIT BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR UNIT. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 3 CONTAINERS WITH ABOUT 12 LBS COOKED PASTA RANGING FROM 47.7F - 50.1F, 2LBS. TUNA SALAD 59.03, 3LBS. CKD. PORK 54.6F, AND 2LBS OF SAUCE 50.4F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED=$200.00=19LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MUILTI USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SETUP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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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. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL.
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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. NOT DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, MUST REPLACE.
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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; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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 REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND 3PART SINK AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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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. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 6, 2010
Routine
4 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. OBSERVED REAR PREP COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.cleaned.OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP CEILING NOT CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at John's Place on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at John's Place?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at John's Place.

Has John's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at John's Place have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is John's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, John's Place is inspected roughly once per year on average.