When was Lou Mitchell's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou Mitchell's on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lou Mitchell's?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Lou Mitchell's.

Has Lou Mitchell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lou Mitchell's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lou Mitchell's 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 Lou Mitchell's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lou Mitchell's is inspected around two times per year on average.

Lou Mitchell's Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

Jan 8, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, MAC AND CHEESE, GRAVY,SPINACH, CHOPPED TOMATOES, COOKED TURKEY, AND COLE SLAW) STORED IN TWO WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS TO INDICATE WHAT DATE FOOD ITEM IS TO BE USED OR CONSUMED BY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS THAT PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROWAVE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Feb 22, 2019

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on prep coolers in prep area, in need of repair. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.

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Feb 15, 2019

Complaint

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE). ALSO, 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOORS & WALLS NEAR HOT FOOD LINE, DISH AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (PRUNES) STORED ON FLOOR IN LARGE STOCK POT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON A GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN & SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on prep coolers in prep area, in need of repair. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM DOUGHNUT HOLE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS, AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT) FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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Mar 22, 2018

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX LINER, USED ON SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER STAIR CASE. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING PANEL, FOR BREAD MACHINE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR, ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORING GROUT, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MOP SINK CAULK LINE -3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR -1 COMP SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR BULGING AND WARPED. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ENSURE DOOR REMAINS RODENT-PROOF.

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Jan 11, 2018

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN MAIN FLOOR WALK IN COOLER, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF: 52.7F TO 72.4F, 67.5LBS OF EGGS, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 67.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX LINER, USED ON SHELVING RACK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER STAIR CASE. INFORMED MANAGERS THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING PANEL, FOR BREAD MACHINE, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR, ALONG LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOORING GROUT, UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING AREA FOR INSECTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MOP SINK CAULK LINE -3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR -1 COMP SINK CAULK LINE, ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RESEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR BULGING AND WARPED. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO ENSURE DOOR REMAINS RODENT-PROOF.

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Jul 17, 2017

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler (on main floor). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris under the ice cream machine on front counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found deep gaps between tiles in front of the (main floor) walk in cooler. Excessive food debris in gaps. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must regrout this area to make floors even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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Jun 15, 2017

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on the fan covers in the walk in cooler (on main floor). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris under the ice cream machine on front counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Found deep gaps between tiles in front of the (main floor) walk in cooler. Excessive food debris in gaps. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must regrout this area to make floors even, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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Mar 9, 2017

Complaint

13 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: Found approximately 13lbs of raw eggs at improper temperatures in the prep cooler in the kitchen. Eggs found at temperatures ranging 47.9F - 57.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, valued at $6. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: Observed poor hygienic practices in the dining room/service station. Observed several food handlers using bare hands to retrieve toast from toaster, and then place butter on toast. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (toast). Instructed all food handlers must either use utensils to handle ready to eat foods, or wash hands and wear gloves (and wash hands in between glove changes). Manager discussed corrective action with staff during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found baked goods(cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.) without proper label at front counter. Must properly label all prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods with the following information: business name, address, list of ingredients, and date. Must maintain same.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used as a floor mat in downstairs prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Found small amount of black slimy mold like substance on ice chute in lower compartment of ice machine in basement. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up on walls next to cooking equipment, on the west side of kitchen. Must pull equipment away from wall, detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Found faucet on 3 compartment sink (in basement prep area) in disrepair. Faucet is not aligned straight. Faucet and handles are slanted, disrupting flow from faucet. Must repair and maintain. Observed plastic cover on waste pipe cracked/damaged in basement area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. Found 2 restroom on lower level without proper ventilation. Must provide ventilation for each restroom.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside units. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.

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Dec 22, 2016

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER CUPS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER AND STOVE. ALSO NOTED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE TABLE-TOP FRY FRYER. NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE COOK LINE. ALSO NOTED SUNKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAJOR CRACKS IN THE GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAIRWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE CANNED GOOD STORAGE AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RIGHT BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE OR REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD ON THE MOP SINK HOSE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

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Apr 6, 2016

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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Mar 29, 2016

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES FROM THE COOK LINE FOOD HANDLERS AT THE OMELET STATION AND THE POACHED EGG STATION. AT THE OMELET STATION, THE FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED WEARING GLOVES WHILE CRACKING RAW EGGS INTO CUPS, THEN GRABBING OMELET TOPPINGS WITH HIS HANDS FROM THE PREP TOP COOLER WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES OR WASHING HIS HANDS. AT THE POACHED EGG STATION, OBSERVED MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF A FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS WHILE WEARING GLOVES, THEN WIPING HIS HANDS ON CLOTHS HANGING FROM HIS APRON BELT. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS, THEN HANDLE CLEAN PLATES AND SERVING BOWLS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS OR CHANGING HIS GLOVES. THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION, INCLUDING PRIOR TO PLACING NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A)

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT WAITRESS LINE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE ANTS NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE BEING STORED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD AT THE HASHBROWN/SAUSAGE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE BASEMENT FRYERS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND COVING IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS 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: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING AND CAULKING BEHIND THE UPSTAIRS MOP SINK DETACHING AND SPLITTING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL AND REPLACE THE CAULKING SO THE AREA IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE FREEZERS AND DISPOSABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM FOR THE WASTE PIPES IN THESE AREAS, OR RELOCATE FOOD/FOOD CONTAINERS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTE LINES.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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May 18, 2015

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

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May 6, 2015

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

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Apr 27, 2015

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

30

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE.

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Apr 20, 2015

Routine

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F AND A FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT 59.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48 AND 60 DEGREES F. NOTED 5LBS OF ICE CREAM MIX AT 60 DEGREES, 2LBS OF FISH AT 51 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF EGGS AT 48-54 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 50.8 DEGREES F AND 2LBS OF STEAK AT 50.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT EGGS,BACON AND AN EGG SANDWICH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO PROEPRLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE BASEMENT,THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES ALONG FLOORS AND LEDGES IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NEAR THE WASTE LINE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE.

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Dec 26, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1199628 ON 12/2/14 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. 38/01 - LEAK UNDER BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM THIS AREA AND STORE ON A KNIFE RACK.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES AND COOLERS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MAINATIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

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Dec 2, 2014

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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Nov 20, 2014

Complaint

10 minor violations.

View 10 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 10-29-14 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY OPEN HOLES/GAPS FOUND AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE AREA FOR RODENTS AND PROVIDE WORKING TRAPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INTO A PAN. MUST REPAIR.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD COOLERS.

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Sep 15, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND BASEMENT DEEP FRYER AND MIXER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT MIXER PREP TABLE AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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Sep 24, 2013

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES ETC. ALSO CLEAN FRYERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY FRYER IN BASEMENT, STANDING WATER BY FREEZER UNITS IN BASEMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: A LOOSE WALL TILE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK NEEDS REPAIR, ALSO CRACKS OBSERVED IN LOWER WALL TILE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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Jun 17, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2013

Complaint

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. WATER LEVELS UP TO 3/4 INCHES IN SOME AREAS. ALSO GREASE HAS SPILLED OUT FROM THE CATCH BASIN UNTO FLOOR AREAS AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ITEMS THAT HAVE IN CONTACT WITH WASTE WATER AND AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PLUMBER REPAIRED SUM PUMP DURING THE INSPECTION TO CONTAIN THE SOURCE OF WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT WORKING. DRAIN PIPE IS SEPARATED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 SINK REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHT OUT BASEMENT.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Apr 25, 2013

Complaint

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALSO FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION ABOVE FRYERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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May 10, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNDER HOOD.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HTO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LICHTSHIELD IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT BASEMENT WITH A SHATTERPROOF BULB.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO ORANGE JUICE MACHINE. SAME EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ADJUSTED AND TIGHTENED AS TO NOT BE LOOSE FROM THE WALL.

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Jul 22, 2011

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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Jul 15, 2011

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 20 small flies were found in the dining room and utility area, 10 live german cockroaches were found under and around a non-functioning floor drain between the hot water heaters and over a dozen drain flies were found in and around the basement ejector pit area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. Seal openings and gaps in the walls around the hot water heaters, fill in gaps suport beaqms in said area and clean and maintain ejector pit area clean and dry to reduce insect breeding.

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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. THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

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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. THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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. THE INOPERATIVE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR CAPPED AND THE DRIPPING CUT OFF PIPES EAST OF THE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NEED TO BE RUN TO A DRAIN, CAPPED OR REMOVED.

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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. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE THE SCOOP HOLDER.

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Mar 9, 2011

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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Mar 2, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 25 small flies were found in the basement utility room. Over 20 rat droppings were found under the dishmachine. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: THE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL WITH THE DIRTY HOLE IN THE BOTTOM WAS TAKEN TO THE GARBAGE AT THIS TIME.

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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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILT UP GREASE ON THE LEGS AND CASTERS WHICH NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OFF AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail. THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER IS OUT OF SERVICE AND AWAITING A PART, NO FOOD IS BEING STORED IN IT, REPAIR SAID COOLER.

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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. THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM HAS A SLIMY WET BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER. REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES UNDER THE UPSTAIRS 3-COMP SINK AND IN THE WEST CORNER BY THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER.

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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. REPLACE THE MISSING TILES AND SEAL THE PIPE OPENINGS IN THE REAR UPSTAIRS KITCHEN CEILING TO REDUCE POSSIBLE RODENT MOVEMENT.

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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. STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER BY THE ICE MACHINE.

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Sep 20, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. ONE BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MUST FIX/REPLACE.

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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. WATER FILTER LINE & FAUCET AT BASEMENT PREP SINK ARE LEAKING-MUST FIX.

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Sep 13, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. Found pooled eggs in a pitcher that's at 67.8F; 2-dozen raw eggs at 50F-58.9F on top of prep table. Instructed to properly dispose of said products & always maintain cold food temps at 40F or lower.( Total amount of product dumped= $96.00)

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/19/09 VISIT: #30-MUST DATE/LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS; #32-MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES & REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKET AT COOK'S LINE; #35-MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING & RE-CAULK/REPLACE LOOSE/MISSING TILES BY DISHROOM & AT COOK'S LINE; #38-MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASMENT PREP AREA.

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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. FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FRYERS, EXHAUST VENT OF DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DUST,DIRT OR FOOD DEBRIS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER/BEHIND DRY SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS.

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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. WALLS IN DIRTY LINEN ROOM, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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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. ONE BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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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. WATER FILTER LINE & FAUCET AT BASEMENT PREP SINK IS LEAKING-MUST FIX.

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