Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
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Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2015. Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AND FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 4, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WAREWASHING PREP SINK (76.2F), FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, REAR PREP, HANDWASHING SINK NOW AT 102F. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE PREP AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK (73.5F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 110F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON-SITE 1 WAREWASHING SINK NOW AT 113F. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE WAREWASHING AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: ""ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: ""CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005"
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 45.2F, 2LBS PORK AT 70.2F AND 10LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 47.8F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 7, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:30PM TO 2:50PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN/BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 2:55PM CERTIFIED MANAGER LAURA SALGADO ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.6F INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473. #57- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. #58- OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS (ONIONS, CHEESE, TORTILLAS, BURRITOS) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND HANDLING RAW ONIONS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ADDING CHEESE AND OTHER TOPPINGS TO A BURITTO AND WRAPPING THE BURRITO; ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND INSTALLED A HANDWASHING SINK THAT PROVIDES HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE RESTAURANT'S OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE TWO SINKS TO PROTECT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELED ORANGES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE JUICING AREA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS NEAR THE REAR PREP/COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312828 DATE 9-24-19: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Sep 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND/OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PER CODE FOR CLEANING UP OF VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER ABOUT FOODS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184301 DATE 7-6-18: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION (47)Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VOILATION #60
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Jul 6, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRAB A TORTILLA, PLACE IT ON THE GRILL, FLIP IT BY HAND, AND SERVE IT TO A CUSTOMER ALL USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE READY-TO-EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-010
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OWNER SHOWED UP AFTER INSPECTION WHILE ON SITE WITH TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN PROXIMITY TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UTILITY SINK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTAGE, DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL FOR ALL BULK FOODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB AND GO NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE MUG USED AS SCOOP IN SUGAR AND RICE BINS. MUST USE A UTENSIL THAT ALLOWS FOR THE STORAGE TO BE HANDLE UP.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN PREP COOLER DURING PAUSE WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD PALLET ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELF. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES A FLOOR ACCESSIBLE BOTTOM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS. AS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVERS ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS DUST/DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN WALL BY REAR DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND TIGHTLY SEAL GAP. OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AND CEILING BY THE REAR THREE COMP SINK. MUST SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059634 6/6/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN WOOD ATTACHED TO BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF,CRAWLING IN HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .ALSO APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.ALSO APPX. 4 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FLYING AROUND.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND KEEP DOORS CLOSED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/17(OWNER IS REMOVING INSECTS AT THIS TIME.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR WILL BE ARRIVING ON SITE SHORTLY AND REAR DOOR IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME).(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL GAP IN FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, GROUND IN REAR YARD NEAR DOOR AND FENCE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACE TOMATOES AND LETTUCE ON A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER DID THE SAME THING AND HANDLE AVOCADO AFTER I TOLD THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES AND NOT BARE HANDS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-37-38-010A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.ALSO APPX. 8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FLYING AROUND.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND BOXES AND CRATES ON GROUND BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM GROUNDS,LIDS NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLE AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIN HOLE IN FAUCET AT MOP SINK AND LEAKY VALVE ON HOT WATER TANK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF IN HOT HOLDING 154*F, AND REFRIED BEANS 162.5*F.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND SINK, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASA STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES. ANSL REPAIR THE FRONT FRYER DOOR(LOOSE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR, AND REAR MEAT COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WALL VENT NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT FRONT , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR OF PREMISES AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.
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Jan 20, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR OF PREMISES AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND COFFEE MACHINE AT WATER LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant.
Has Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant 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 Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Minna's Restaurant — Mina's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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