Lumes Pancake House

11601 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lumes Pancake House 55 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 33 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lumes Pancake House is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION OF 11/25/2025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 6-501.111 WITH A CORECT BY DATE OF 12/02/2025: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES...FRONT PREP AREA 2 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON REAR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER THE 2ND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE,SPILLAGE OR SPLATTER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AS WELL. AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE 10 BURNER UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Nov 25, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES...FRONT PREP AREA 2 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON REAR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER THE 2ND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE,SPILLAGE OR SPLATTER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AS WELL. AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE 10 BURNER UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Oct 10, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE,SPILLAGE OR SPLATTER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AS WELL. AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE 10 BURNER UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Mar 10, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD MUST BE UP OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDE AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HEAT VENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOOR OF RIGHT-HAND WALK-IN COOLER TO SOILED WITH COOKING OIL AND DEBRIS, FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE SOILED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID BUILDUP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE DIRECTLY ABOVE DISH MACHINE TO BE UNSECURED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES WITH SECURED LIDS STORED ON TOP OF OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA AND NEXT TO FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO OPEN WATER CARAFES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR THIS SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER TO WATER USED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN WALL AND HOT HOLDING WINDOW SHELF AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE IN-USE UTENSILS TO A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN USE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOAM TRAYS STORED FACE UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACE DOWN TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILIY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON SLICER, MIXER, AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AT THE END COOKLINE AND AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574945 ON 4-26-23:38-OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OUTSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE UNIT. 54-OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE ON THE GROUND AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ATTRACTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN USE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOAM TRAYS STORED FACE UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACE DOWN TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILIY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON SLICER, MIXER, AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AT THE END COOKLINE AND AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OUTSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE ON THE GROUND AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ATTRACTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OSBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN USE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOAM TRAYS STORED FACE UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACE DOWN TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILIY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON SLICER, MIXER, AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AT THE END COOKLINE AND AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING; REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE ON PREP LINE, IN UTILITY ROOM IN REAR, NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS ON FLOORS, UNDER SODA DISPENSING LINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DEAD SMALL MICE ON TRAP. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND RODENTS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELVING UNITS IN WAIT STATION, ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM, ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA, ON WALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AND EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATIOIN VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 38-OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND FILE CABINETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG CREVICES UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 7-2-21:38- OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PAPER TOWELS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BOX OF COFFEE IN STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON MULTI-USE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES UNDER DISH MACHINE, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DINING AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT MINUMUM OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG BASEBAORD UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEELS OF ROLLING PREP TABLE, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING PREP TABLE, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON BOTTOM SHELF OF ROLLING PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BROCCOLI THAWING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED MILK CRATES NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DINING AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE , DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Jul 24, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE 52.0F OF RAW EGGS IN PREP AREA HELD IN CONTAINER OVER ICE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 10-LBS $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 3 LIVE BABY 1 LARGE ROACH UNDER DISHMACHINE,1 BABY ROACH INSIDE TO-GO PAPER BAGS CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CARDBOARD RODENT BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE , DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE WHERE THERE IS STAGNANT WATER IS ON TOP OF MISSING TILES AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RE-GROUT AREAS TO PREVENT BREEDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.
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Feb 7, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOEMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 26 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM,11 0N STORAGE PALLET,8 ON TOP OF BOXES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AND 16 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROCTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM CORNER AREAS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOEMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Jul 1, 2019
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE PLATE LAYING INSIDE COLESLAW BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COLESLAW STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP COOLERS, AND EXCESS WATER NEAR GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR UTENSIIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, RAW CHICKEN BREAST 52.5F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 52.4F, RAW HAMBURGER 52.3F, RAW BEEF 50.1F-52.3F, COOKED HAM 52F, COOKED TURKEY 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY $125 AND 30LBS . ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SHELF UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN WAIT STATION AREA, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE SOILED LINENS IN UTILITY ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PIPE FITTING AND ON CARBOARD BOX IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE MULTI-USE PLATE LAYING INSIDE COLESLAW BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COLESLAW STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP COOLERS, AND EXCESS WATER NEAR GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN SOILED WATER IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MOPS FROM SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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33
Apr 17, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXCESS WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN POTATO SLICING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Apr 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER AND ON SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF MICROWAVE ON SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXCESS WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN POTATO SLICING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Oct 3, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIMITED DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT FOODS TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE WHICH THE FOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR RAW, UNDER COKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPREOPERLY STORED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER CHLORINE SANITIZER.CORE VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. CORE VIOLATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, AND CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY/MOP.CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Jul 13, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-102.14(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIMITED DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT FOODS TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE WHICH THE FOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR RAW, UNDER COKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPREOPERLY STORED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER CHLORINE SANITIZER.CORE VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, AND CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY/MOP.CORE VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
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May 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MIXER AND MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THER INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS UNDER THE GAS HOOD UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER DINING BOOTH AT WALL. AND IN MAINTENANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. APPROX 5-LBS OF POOLED EGGS ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA BY WAFFLE IRON AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.6F. EGGS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI, COST APPROX $ 12.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 18- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN MOP CLOSET AT VENT, 12 DROPPINGS UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS . ALSO 2-LARGE LIVE ROACHES UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND 2- LARGE,2-MEDIUM LIVE ROACHES ON TOP OF EMPLOYEE CLOTHING HANGING ON THE WALL IN MAINTENANCE, MOP, EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST CLEAN UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER DINING BOOTH AT WALL. AND IN MAINTENANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.BOTTOM REAR DOOR ATTACHMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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82
Apr 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR
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Apr 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW ON PREMISES, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROX 4-LBS OF CORN BEEF AT 48.0F, 4-LBS OF HOMEMADE CORN BEEF HASH AT 112.1F, APPROX 2-LBS OF POOLED EGGS AT 52.0F, SAUSAGE AT 97.2F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI, APPROX 10-LBS COST APPROX $40.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR
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86
Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES/BASEBOARDS IN WAIT STATION AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON GEO CENTER EQUIPMENT ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LOWER EQUIPMENT OF DISH MACHINE, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF REAR SODA DISPENSER UNITS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BOXED NAPKINS AND MUGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF WAFFLE MIX BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CANNED DICED TOMATOES AND SALT CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA,5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DEAD ROACHES), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES/BASEBOARDS IN WAIT STATION AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES/BASEBOARDS IN WAIT STATION AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 27, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WAITRESS TOUCHING READY TO EAT TOAST WITH BARE HANDS, AND COOKS TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED BACON, AND OMELETS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING UNIT, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ELECTRICAL BOX AND WASTE PIPES IN NORTHWEST CORNER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON METAL PLATE ON SHELVING UNIT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES/BASEBOARDS IN WAIT STATION AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN WAIT STATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND WAITRESSES TOUCHING TOAST AND SLICED FRUIT WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULAS, WAX PAPER, ETC. OBSERVED COOKS TOUCHING FACE, WIPING PREP TABLES WITH SOILED WASHCLOTHS, WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRONS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS AND AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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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 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOXES OF PANCAKE FLOUR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOXES OF TABLEWARE ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG REAR WALL IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR OR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN WAIT STATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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67
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PORK, BEEF, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOIL FROM AREAS, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES (BOTTOM AND TOP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CEILING TILES. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 10, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED: WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH WHEN TURNED ON FOR HANDWASHING. FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE (FOUND SEVERAL WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FIXED AND TO REMOVE WASH CLOTHS FROM INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 50 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE THE STORAGE RACK BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 40 ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, 20 ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND 20 IN THE REAR CORNERS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532941 DATED 04/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. 32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT 1- COMP SINK ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN 3- COMP AND DISH STORAGE RACKS. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELIMINATE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOIL FROM AREAS, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES (BOTTOM AND TOP).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CEILING TILES. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER, INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE HAVE A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UPPER INTERIOR SURFACE AND TUBING OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK PARTICLES ON ICE IN ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE ICE AND DISCARD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELIMINATE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP.
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Apr 8, 2015
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WATER PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON A WHITE CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND 10 IN THE CORNER OF THE MOP SINK AREA. 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, SANITIZE ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR AND OVERFLOWING. LIDS ARE WARPED/IN POOR REPAIR AND ALSO UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GARBAGE. ALSO, THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER HAS LITTER/DEBRIS AND LEAVES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINER, INCREASE PICK UPS OR OBTAIN ANOTHER CONTAINER TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE PRODUCED. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AROUND THE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, HAM, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND 0R REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE STAINED AND HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT MEAT SLICER CAN OPENER RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER (REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER), IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE AND MOPSINK AREA AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP.
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Oct 16, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES OF OLD FOOD,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER,CAN OPENERAT PREP TABLE BLADE-BLACK- INCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING/HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.ALSO CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP ARE,DISH AREA AND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED AT INSPECTION,SANITIZING AT 97.9F.ALSO OBSERVED BLEACH BOTTLE ATTACHED AT TOP OF MACHINE FOR SANITIZER.HOWEVER MACHINE WAS RUN AND FINAL RINSE OF DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION READS 10PPM.MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. 61-RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA ON TOP OF STORAGE BOXES ,AROUND WATER PIPE, ON TOP OF UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE STORED ON FLOOR,ALONG FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BY MOP SINK IN HOT WATER /MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,(IE EXCESSIVE GREASE ALL OVER TOP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUNDS AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN,(GEASE,TRASH ON GROUNDS.GARBAGE SOME LIDS NOT PROPERLY COVERED,EXPOSED GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES OF OLD FOOD,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER,CAN OPENERAT PREP TABLE BLADE-BLACK- INCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING/HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.ALSO CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP ARE,DISH AREA AND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED ON LOWER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM .ALSO LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS,(SUGAR,ETC) NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN ICE MACHINE.MUST STORE HANDLE UP-RIGHT OR IN CLEAN SANITIZED BUCKET.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION/ WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NEED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DRINK MIXER, INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE, EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS ACROSS FROM GRILLS, STOVE TOP AND INTERIOR ON THE 2 DOOR OVEN ALSO FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AT FRONT MIXING STATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BOTH LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT COOLER NEEDS REPLACING, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT COOKING/MIXING STATION, AND REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB OVER FRYERS.
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SLICER #10 CAN OPENER. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS
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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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA STANDING WATER AND STANDING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA BY GRILL'S NEED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR'S IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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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.CLEAN WALL AT REAR PREP AREA (SLICER).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jun 15, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WAFFLE IRONS) PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP), CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP), ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN UTILITY STORAGE (CIGARETTE ASHES)
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING HANDS AND KNIFE ON DIRTY APRON AND SOILED TOWEL, WIPING SWEAT OFF FOREHEAD WITH ARM WHILE SLICING AVOCADOS, GREEN PEPPERS, TOMATOES AND PREPARING PANCAKES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND AND DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO ON REPORT #289270 ON 12-9-10. 30 LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 32 REPAIR FRYER CABINET DOOR. 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WAFFLE IRONS), PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, CANNED GOODS IN DRY STORAGE AREA (CIGARETTE ASHES). 34 GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND DISH WASHING AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WAIT STATION, PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. 41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN CARRY OUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED FRYER CABINET DOOR. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.
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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 CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WAFFLE IRONS) PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP), CANNED GOODS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA (CIGARETTE ASHES), ICE MACHINE.
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND DISH WASHING AREAS. (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES). ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AND WAIT STATION AREAS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WAIT STATION, PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN WAIT STATION AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 9, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 3 DOZEN RAW EGGS 52.3F-53.5F AND COOKED SAUSAGE 97.8F-101.6F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PEELING COOKED POTATOES, WIPING KNIFE ON EDGE OF GARBAGE CAN AND USING SAME KNIFE TO PEEL MORE COOKED POTATOES WITHOUT CLEANING AND SANITIZING KNIFE/UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE PROCESS AND PROVIDE SANITARY METHOD FOR PEELING POTATOES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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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. REPAIR DAMAGED FRYER CABINET DOOR.
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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 CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WAFFLE IRONS) PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP), CANNED GOODS(MANDARIN ORANGES) IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA (CIGARETTE ASHES)
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND DISH WASHING AREAS. (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES). ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WAIT STATION, PREP, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 11, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS, EGG SHELLS, SPILLS, ETC) ALONG WALLS UNDER COUNTER IN WAIT STATION (CREAMER CONTAINERS, DEBRIS, ETC), UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA (CIGARETTE BUTTS), UNDER EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND WAIT STATION AREAS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN UTILITY ROOM. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN WAIT STATION UNDER FOUNTAIN MACHINE (SPILLS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO #164198 ON 8-20-09 30-LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. 33-FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS CABINETS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP), NOZZLES ON HOT WATER MACHINE (CALCIUM BUILDUP) BEVERAGE MACHINES. 34- FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35-INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND WAFFLE IRON. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAITRESSES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. CITATION ISSUED H59407
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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. LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM (STANDING WATER).
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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. INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WAFFLE IRON AND EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAITRESSES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lumes Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lumes Pancake House on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 55 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lumes Pancake House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 33 times, more than any other issue at Lumes Pancake House.

Has Lumes Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lumes Pancake House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lumes Pancake House 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 Lumes Pancake House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lumes Pancake House is inspected around three times per year on average.