Money Shot Restaurant

5695 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Money Shot Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CHICKEN AT 58.9F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 55.4F, SALMON AT 54.8F, SHRIMP AT 55.4F,STEAK AT 58.4F, EGGS AT 55.3F, GOAT CHEESE AT 58.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 AND TOTAL 15 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35F.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LOOSE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK .RUSTY EXTERIOR AND LID OF THE GREASE BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST BE VISIBLE.MANAGER PROVIDED THE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN FREEZER WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
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Feb 14, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: above violation stll remaining.
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent, insect proofed, also found rear exit door not rodent proofed, insect proofed, shall be repair.citation issued#H000063579 with a court date of 12/09/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112, at 9:00am.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning, exposed wood in bsmt., storage area shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shields in prep area, bsmt., storage areas shall be provided. light shields need cleaning in prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. REPLACE PLASTIC 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES ON HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED.
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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. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY GROUND.
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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. PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND BAR, IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE BAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PROTECTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND NEW 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK BEHIND BAR AND FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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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 PAPER DEBRIS, WOOD, GRAVEL ETC...FROM AROUND DUMPSTERS AND UNDER STAIRS OUTSIDE REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Money Shot Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Money Shot Restaurant on file is from Mar 7, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Money Shot Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Money Shot Restaurant.

Has Money Shot Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Money Shot Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Money Shot 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.