Mother Hubbards
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Mother Hubbards, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 19 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mother Hubbards is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19---OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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90
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/08/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598883 DATED:08/08/2024 #55--- 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability Trash and debris noted under front bar counter, Instructed to clean and maintain. #56--- 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Ceiling light fixture missing a shield above dish machine, instructed to provide. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12-18-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMAN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND EQUIPMENTS AND DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SOME WATER STAINED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN PREP AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority Foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Trash and debris noted under front bar counter, Instructed to clean and maintain.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors in poor repair in basement dry food storage, catch basin missing a cover, instructed to repair and maintain.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Ceiling light fixture missing a shield above dish machine, instructed to provide.
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May 10, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED FROM 12/14/22 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #:2568522; #47: 4-501.11: OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER. #54: 5-501.111: OBSERVED ONE DUMPSTER IN ALLEY MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GODO CONDITION. #56: 6-501.14: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #58: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SLIME DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS THOUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS ICE SCOOPS FOR BAR ICE BINS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS DRINK TOPPINGS IN THE BAR AREA. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DEAD RAT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD ANIMALS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DUMPSTER IN ALLEY MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GODO CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 12, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND SPRAYER SINK ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN MEN'S WALLS OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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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 (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE STATED NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS: OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES IN MEN'S BATHROOM, 20 LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT NEAR BAG IN A BOX SOFT DRINK DISPENSER SYSTEM, AND 20 LIVE FLIES ON GARBAGE CANS IN HALLWAY NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RECIEVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE FLIES, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2401570 DATED 9/23/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISUSED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WHO DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND SPRAYER SINK ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN MEN'S WALLS OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP FILLED WITH BROWN LIQUID AND OLD CIGARETTE BUTT BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ASHTRAYS. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
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Sep 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONWORKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR HANGING OFF HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN CORNER NEXT TO EXPOSED WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS ( LETTUCE, BREAD, CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO NOT HANDLE SUCH FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT A CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE, NO CITATION.
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Nov 8, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, FRIED CHICKEN, BURGERS, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.18- DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE FINISHED CEILING. NO DRY STORAGE OR FOOD OF ANY KIND CAN BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER PIPES. RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION WHERE ALL DRY STORAGE IS PROTECTED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED FLOOR BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR IN BACK SECTION OF BEER COOLER # 2, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOORING UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AT BAR AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 24, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN, BEEF AND TURKEY. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 60.0F VALUED AT 65$, 20LBS OF BEEF AT 60.0F VALUED AT $75, 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $10 AT 52.3F, 10 LBS OF BEEF SLOPPY JOE VALUED AT $25 AT 50.5F, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.8F VALUED TA $50, 5 LBS OF BACON VALUED AT $10 AT 53.6F, 25 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $50 AT 49.3F, 10 LBS OF HOT DOGS VALUED AT $25 AT 48.2F, 10 LBS OF BEEF BURGERS VALUED AT $25 AT 48.2F, 5 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS VALUED AT $10 AT 50.7F, 15 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 52.0F VALUED AT $45, 10 LBS OF BRATWURST VALUED AT $25 AT 49.3F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER. ALL BEER AND LIQUOR MUST BE REMOVED FROM COOLER AND ENTIRE COOLER MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE ALL MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN 2 DOOR REACH IN DRAFE BEER COOLER IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE FINISHED CEILING. NO DRY STORAGE OR FOOD OF ANY KIND CAN BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAR PIPES. RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION WHERE ALL DRY STORAGE IS PROTECTED. OBSERVED MISSING,WATER DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING AND FANS ABOVE DISH MACHINE ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND JUNK STORED IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS SO THAT THERE IS NO PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOUL SMELLING FLOOR IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD PREP STAFF OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS AT REAR NEAR THE WAITRESS STATION AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Jan 15, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS, PANS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD0-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH BEER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENTAND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD BROKEN CHAIRS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS IN THE REAR NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 12, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 35 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AREA, REAR KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Oct 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN FREEZER IN PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN ALL OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND LITTER. ALSO FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS. NOTED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE MISSING MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 8LBS OF BAKED POTATOES WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL STORED AT 103.4F AT SHELF ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $25.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS AND PAPER GOODS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM SASTE WATER LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD AT KITCHEN WALLS UNDER 3-COMPS SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STOREAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR AREA CLOGGED, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. Must clean and maintain interior of handwash bowl cabinet in Womens washroom.
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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. Observed cracked ceiling light covers above prep area and dishwash area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged light covers and clean all unclean light covers.
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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. Bar 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mother Hubbards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mother Hubbards on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mother Hubbards?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Mother Hubbards.
Has Mother Hubbards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mother Hubbards have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mother Hubbards 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 Mother Hubbards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mother Hubbards is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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