Mustard Seed Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
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Mustard Seed Kitchen appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BOWL STORED INSIDE THE FLOUR DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE GUARD PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK AND PINK RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWAHSING MACHINE WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE POINTS.
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Apr 16, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NOT IN A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTA AND FISH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/15/2023 , REPORT # 2585269: #49: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND GRIME ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #53: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #56: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #58: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSEREVD WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWAASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE MOPSINK CLOSET, AND IN THE OFFICE. THE SURFACES THAT WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS WERE: IN ALL THREE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTLET BOX ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNIT WITH POTS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PASTA/FISH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND UTENSILS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NOT IN A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTA AND FISH STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND GRIME ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEAREST ICE MACHINE. DRAIN IS BACKING WASTEWATER ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (WATER DRAINED ON SITE PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE WITHOUT USING ANY TYPE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT ARE TO BE CLEANED USING A WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE PROCEDURE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA, UNDER TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR DISH WASHER(CHLROINE) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND GRIME ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN THE GC KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING); MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. (NEW SPRAYER ON SITE TO BE INSTALLED).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND FRYERS ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN THE GC KITCHEN AREA. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE GC KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SOME DUST/DIRT OBSERVED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE CL KITCHEN AND ALSO ON THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE.
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Oct 22, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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May 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT CHICKEN FRYER SIDE REPLACE OR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED. RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR ON THE PASTA SIDE WORN, TORN. REPLACE MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE CHICKEN FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT THE CHICKEN SIND IN NEED OF REPAIR MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN AREA BY MOP SINK CLOSET.
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86
Sep 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIPE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA; REMOVE WATER AND SEAL AREA BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP CENTER AREA OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER AND LIGHT DEBRIS.
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May 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 20 LBS OF OF COOKED CHICKEN IN STEAM TABLE AT 114.3F, 4 LBS OF CHICKEN STEW IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.5F THAT WAS PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HOT AND COLD FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTTLES OF LEMONADE AND ICE TEA CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT WAS MANULLY CAPPED IN FACILITY, NO VARIANCE LETTER FROM CDPH PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STOP MANUAL CAPPING IMMEDIATLY AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOAM CUPS ARE USE AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, NO LABELED ON SPRAY BOTTLES. INSTRUCTE TO LABEL AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VACUUM BREAKER AT POTATO PEELER MACHINE WHERE 3 HOSES ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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78
Sep 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON EXISTING EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN EAST KITCHEN INBETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT EXISTING EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GREASE PUMP WITH DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ATTACHED TO WALL NEAR FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE PUMP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED WITH APPROPRIATE SPLASH GUARDS FOR WEST COOKING AREA. EXISTING ESPOSED HANDSINK (NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IS GREATER THAN 25 FEET AWAY FROM WEST COOKING AREA. INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP SINKS IN WEST COOKING AREAS IN DISREPAIR WITH WATER SHUT OFF TO PREP SINKS. REPAIR SINKS AND RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO PREP SINKS.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR(S) OF DEPP FRYER STATIONS, GLOBES ON LIGHTS AND INTERIOR SECTIONS OF HOODS ABVOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA, GLOBES ON LIGHTS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA, DOOR TO MOP CLOSET AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL RACKS IN CORNER OF WALL IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER CORNER OF BASEBOARD IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CLEAN/PAINT/ OR REPLACE HEAT STAINED CEILING TILES IN WEST FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BALANCES IN LIGHT FIXTURES IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT IN EAST FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
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86
Oct 6, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND VENTILATION HOOD 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 FLOORS UNDER, AROUND SINKS, PREP TABLES, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY ICE MACHINE.
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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 CEILING SECTION TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND PEELING PAINT AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET. AND WALL NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DEEP FRYERS. SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK AND INSIDE UTILITY SINK CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR STORING ICE SCOOP AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 16, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGIONAL CONTAINER i.e. SPICES
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIME SCALE AT UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS, REMOVE STAINS, AND OR REPLACE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS, VENT COVERS, CEILING, WALLS, PIPING, AND CONDUITS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT VENTILATION HOOD, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Feb 11, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED DESSERT PORTIONS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIME SCALE AT UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS, REMOVE STAINS, AND OR REPLACE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS, VENT COVERS, CEILING, WALLS, PIPING, AND CONDUITS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT VENTILATION HOOD, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mustard Seed Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mustard Seed Kitchen on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mustard Seed Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mustard Seed Kitchen.
Has Mustard Seed Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mustard Seed Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mustard Seed Kitchen 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 Mustard Seed Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mustard Seed Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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