Kuma's Corner
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
67
Score
Kuma's Corner has been inspected 36 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 23 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kuma's Corner's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA WITH RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZER CONTAINER NOT PROVIDED FOR DISH MACHINE CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE CYCLE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 PPM TO 200 PPM FOR WAREWASHING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER TO DISH MACHINE AND RETURNED MACHINE TO 50 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PASTA IN THE BASEMENT AREA WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ABOVE FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Nov 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD PAST 7 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. PICO DE GALLO PREPARED ON SITE WITH FRESH CHOPPED TOMATOES HAD A PREPARATION DATE 11-3. CESAR DRESSING WAS PREPARED WITH EGGS, PARM CHEESE, OIL, RED WINE HAD A PREPARATION DATE 11-7. DEEP FRIED MACARRONI BARS HAD A PREPARATION DATE 10-14. TCS FOODS WHICH ARE PREPARED OR READY TO EAT MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT END OF INSPECTION.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE IN BASEMENT PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN COOK LINE ON FLOORS, PIPES, INSIDE COOKING FRYERS AND ON SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR (LEFT). MUST INSTALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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58
Oct 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE CLOGGED AND BLOCKED BY TRASH BIN AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY APPROX: 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN REAR CLUTTERED STAIRWELL AND APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE CLUTTERED BASEMENT CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND ALONG THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LID CLOSED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS,TOP AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND STOVE AND SIDES OF GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILDING MATERIALS DEBRIS STORED IN ENCLOSURE AT REAR NEXT TO OUTDOOR PATIO DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR STAIRWELL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BAR FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN PREP EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN PREP EXHAUST HOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 1, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Aug 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAGGED COOLER NOT IN USE MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.1F. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 8/16/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER IN BASEMENT AND WALL BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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64
Aug 16, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 44.7F, GUACAMOLE AT 47.1F, COOKED PORK AT 46.7F, AND CHEESE AT 56.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AND GUACAMOLE MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF OF 48.2F AND 48.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER RESTROOM ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER IN BASEMENT AND WALL BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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55
Feb 18, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COUNTERS, BAR AREA, AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNEVEN WITH CRACKS AND MISSING FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Dec 15, 2020
Recent Inspection
3 major violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD HOT. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING IN ON THE COOKS LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A LARGE BAG OF FRENCH FRIES WAS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. FRIES REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-20 AND 9-16-20. THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. HALLWAY ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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74
Dec 14, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HELD HOT. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING IN ON THE COOKS LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A LARGE BAG OF FRENCH FRIES WAS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. FRIES REMOVED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-13-20 AND 9-16-20. THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. HALLWAY ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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74
Sep 16, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
Aug 13, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING WITHOUT OPEN GAPS, CREVICES: ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK, HALLWAYS LEADING TO BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR BASEMENT EXIT, FAR REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
Aug 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND ELECTRONIC MENU BEING USED ON CUSTOMERS CELL PHONES DURING COVID WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES ALL ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-20 REPORT #2365485 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. #55- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN ICE SCOOP IS HELD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP LEADING TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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67
Aug 5, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER. HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 93.9F AND DRASTICALLY REDUCING TEMPERATURE AND WATER PRESSURE WHEN WATER IS USED ELSEWHERE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CUSTOMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND ELECTRONIC MENU BEING USED ON CUSTOMERS CELL PHONES DURING COVID WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES ALL ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-10-20 REPORT #2365485 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NON-CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR, SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. #55- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN ICE SCOOP IS HELD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN DOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP LEADING TO THE CHEMICAL STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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58
Mar 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BAR/PREP USED MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: --FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET SOILED LINENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS, COOKS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST.----BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LEAVES, PAPER DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE REAR PATIO AROUND ALL STORED ITEMS.
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Mar 5, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN COOKS LINE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. VEGGIES BURGERS AT 45.9F, ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT 55.4F, CHEESE AT 45.9, EGGS AT 54.5, GOAT CHEESE AT 45.1. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 30 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 62.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 54.5F AND ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AT 55.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE AND THE BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE SHEET PAN AND GARBAGE CAN. EVIDENCE OF SINK BEING USED FOR FOOD PREP/DUMP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ADDITIONAL VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATE ONLY. FOODS SUCH AS HAM DATED 2/27, COOKED PORK DATED 2/29, CHILI DATED 2/26 AND PREPARED GREEN LEAFY LETTUCE DATED 3/3 AND WITH NO DATE. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATED TOTAL 200 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $1,500.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOODS/CLEAN DISH STORAGE ROOM. FLIES NOTED ON LARGE BAGS OF STORED ONIONS, ON WALLS, ON STORED CLEAN DISHES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED FOR THE BASEMENT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LEAVES, PAPER DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE REAR PATIO AROUND ALL STORED ITEMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARERS, COOKS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN STORED DISHES, UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS BEING STORED ON DIRTY SHELVING, ON WASTE WATER SEWER LINES, DIRECTLY NEXT TO SEWER SUMP PUMP. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM THE SUMP PUMP ROOM AND STORE IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST.----BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTH CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS.----GREASE ON WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE AND NEXT TO COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FLOOR MATTING MUST BE CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, WET SOILED LINENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CREVICES, CHIPPING PLASTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, ON ALL WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT PREP, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED/REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BAR/PREP USED MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP AND CLEANING TOOLS BEING STORED ON TOP OF SEWER SUMP PUMP. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MOPS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISH WASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Dec 17, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT INCLUDING NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SALT, FLOUR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS,WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION/DISHWASHING/FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Mar 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 84.9 F AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MINIMAL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100.0 F AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GRAY BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE AND AROUND FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT BASEMENT PREP.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. STAFF WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE BY REPLACING THE CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION DURING INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE AFTER STAFF REPLACED THE SANITIZER CONTAINER CONNECTED TO THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON A DAILY BASIS TO VERIFY A SANITIZING SOLUTION LEVEL OF 50-100 PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. CRITIVAL VIOLATION 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: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST ACCUMULATION FROM THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWN LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT BESIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT THAT GOES ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND REPAIR THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING SURFACE ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE/PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PARTS OF THE CEILING UNEVEN AND NO LONGER FLAT AND SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE CEILING PANELS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE LINE HAS A LEAK AT THE TRAP AND IS LEAKING INTO A BUCKET LOCATED UNDEARNEATH THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jan 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES/CLEAN SAID SHELVES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN SOME PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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86
Jan 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST/GRIME FROM ALL CELING VENTS IN THE BOTH RESTROOMS, VENT COVER ABOVE THE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER, ALL VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AS WELL AS AT ALL OF THE LARGE BLACK FANS ON PREMISES. FOUND THICK GRIME/DUST BUILD-UP AT ABOVE MENTIONED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPED FLOOR PAINT IN THE BASEMENT AND THE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM SO AS TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF COOKING SMOKE IN THE FACILITY ON THE FIRST FLOOR. DURING INSPETION OBSERVED THICK SMOKE INSIDE FACILITY THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN,BAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR POOR VENTILATION. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR LEAKY ATTACHMENT AT THE ARM ON THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN 1ST KITCHEN/COOKING AREA. ALSO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE CONNECTED TO THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET WHICH PROVIDES SOAP/SANITIZER AT ABOVE MENTIONED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK.
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82
Feb 18, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS INCLUDING INSIDE THE (FURNACE ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF APPROXIMATELY 77#'S OF COOKED PULLED-PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.5F TO 46.7F HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$600 AS STATED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS INCLUDING INSIDE THE (FURNACE ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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64
May 6, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT SERVICE LINE WHERE FOODS ARE PICK UP, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYER, REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, AND CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND PROVIDE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST ELIMINATE EXPOSED CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE SOME KIND OF DROP CEILING, MUST BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS,
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT MAINTAINED, 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYER, REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEANER FASHION, AND CLEAN ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND PROVIDE CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, MUST ELIMINATE EXPOSED CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE SOME KIND OF DROP CEILING, MUST BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS,
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Aug 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. THREE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098459 DATED 7/20/12. #32- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED INTERIOR WALLS AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(DAMAGED AND BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ABOVE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 27, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREAS. GARBAGE CONTAINERS UNCOVERED, AND GREASE ALL OVER GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPOT #521225, DATED 2-10-11 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TALBES AND MOP SINK. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLLS. #35, MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOMS. #37 MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR. #38, MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3 PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK. 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 REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT SAME AREA, ALSO MUST REPLACE RUSTY VENT COVER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALL UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT BAR AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT KITCHEN, AND ALL CEILING ATTACHAMENTS AT DINING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 10, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 9 LBS. OF COOKED PASTA AT 60.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MANAGER STATED," PASTA WAS COOKED THIS MORNING." NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MUST KEEP COLD PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 [A]. V=$100.00.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER, [CHEF] COMING FROM BACK AREA INTO PREP AREA, PUT ON GLOVES AND STARTED TO COOK BURGER, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A].
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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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREA, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MOP SINK.
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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 REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 CLEAN WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL NEAR WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMANS WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND REPAIR FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.
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Jul 19, 2010
Routine
6 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 SMALL BOX FREEZER TOPS 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 SLICER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.ALSO OBSERVED 2 UPRIGHT FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND BAR, AND KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. ALSO BASEMENT DISH AREA FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESEALED.
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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.OBSERVED WALL ACROSS RESTROOMS HAS A HOLE, HOLE IN WALL BY UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT DISH AREA ALSO . KITCHEN WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL HOLES AND CLEAN KITCHEN WALLS.
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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.OBSERVED THE NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.OBSERVED OLD COOLER NOT BEING USED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kuma's Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kuma's Corner on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kuma's Corner?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Kuma's Corner.
Has Kuma's Corner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kuma's Corner have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kuma's Corner 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 Kuma's Corner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kuma's Corner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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