Nookies on Wells
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
90
Score
Nookies on Wells appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2010. Nookies on Wells was last inspected on Oct 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 24 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Nookies on Wells on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED TOMATOES,45.5F, CHORIZO 47F, FOAT MEAT 49F, HAMBURGERS 46F, BEEF STEAK 47.2F, FISH 46F, HAM 44.1F, POTAOES 58F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE/ EXPIRED DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 36,39, 43, 47, 51, 56, WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2620665 DATED 7/16/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- 36) 4-204.112(B): NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER 39) 3-305.11:FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. 43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION 47)4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. 51) 5-205.15: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- -- FAUCET OF THE 3 CPMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. -- FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. 56) 6-501.14: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER ON CARTS USED FOR HOLDING CLEANED PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. --FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. --MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. EMPLOYEE THEN STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER TOUCHING THE INSIDE OF THE BOWLS/PLATES AND STORING THEEM ON THE SHELVES FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH BUCKETS OF MOP SINK AND MILK CRATES INFRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- -- FAUCET OF THE 3 CPMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. -- FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA -- BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS NOT IN ITS ORINIGAL CONTAINER MISSING LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAINT AT ALL TIMES
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD IN CONTAINERS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF COOLERS AT COOK LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WAFFLE MAKER AND COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH WHERE WAFFLE MAKER IS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO NOTED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF BOTH SINKS IN BOTH THE REAR DINING ROOMS SERVER STATIONS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS NOTED WITH LARGE BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FRONT COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER (LEFT DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----BOTTOM SHELVING AT TOAST STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Dec 6, 2023
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL-ORIGIN EGGS AND BEEF PATTIES BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SPINACH. ALL SPINACH DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE HELD HOT ON THE FLAT GRILL ON TOP OF CARDBOARD EGG FLATS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 106.9F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: TWO COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THE FRONT COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER WAS NOTED WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F, YOGURT AT 45.1F. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 45.7F WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOLER AND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE DRAWER UNITS IE, SALMON AT 46.6F. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED, AND MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE REACHED 90.7F, THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO 84.4F AFTER RUNNING THE SINK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A CONSTANT MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100. F TO A MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. IN THE FRONT, COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER YOGURT AT 45.1F WITH A COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.5F. IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER, COOLERS OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.3 & 44.6F. CHORIZO AT 45.7F, BEAN SALAD AT 47.3F, SALMON AT 46.6F.OTHER NOTED TCS FOOD HELD OUT OF REFRIGERATION ON COOKS LINE COUNTER TOP COOKED POTATOES AT 67.7F, DICED TOMATOES AT 57.5, AND EGGS AT 70.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR BASEMENT CLEAN CONTAINER STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVING AT THE TOAST STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----BASEMENT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVING DIRTY----PLASTIC WHEELED CART ON THE COOK LINER UNDER THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT RIGHT SIDE FAUCET WITH LEAK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT REAR DISH ROOM.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED AN OPEN GAP- 1/2 INCH OPEN SEAM AT THE BACKSPLASH WALL OF THE FRONT COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST SEAL ----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A FILTER FOR THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT THE COUNTER DINING AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH MACHINE ROOM, ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY ONION STORAGE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF BOTH SINKS IN BOTH THE REAR DINING ROOM SERVER STATIONS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS/COOKS WERE NOTED WITH LARGE BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD-ENCRUSTED TOWEL BEING USED AS A HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE, STORED CLEAN POTS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE INVERTED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-SET TABLEWARES THROUGHOUT ALL THE DINING ROOMS MUST BE PROTECTED. WRAPPED OR COVERED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FRONT COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER (LEFT DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ----BOTTOM SHELVING AT TOAST STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ----MUST NOT USE TOWELS AS SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUTTING THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; ALSO WENT OUT AT GARBAGE AREA, CLOSED LID BY PUSHING DOWN THE GARBAGE, CAME BACK IN AND HANDLED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HAND WASHING. OBSERVED ONE COOK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON GOING OUT OF THE KITCHEN BY HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM DIRTY HANDLES OF EQUIPMENT AND DOOR KNOBS. NO REMOVAL OF GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING. BASEMENT COOK HANDLING GRAPES BY REMOVING FROM VINE STEMS AND STORING THEM IN CONTAINERS.NO HAND WASHING BEFORE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE, CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED,0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSED CHLORINE SANITIZER OF 100PPM CONTACTED PUBLIC HEALTH FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. A CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT A TEMP OF 99.8F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE COOK. POUNDS 3, VALUE 16. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED 4 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.9F TO 49.5F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER, ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.NO LABEL NOR TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG. HOWEVER, THE COOK STATED THAT THE CHICKEN WAS COOKED ON 8-1-22. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE COOK.POUNDS 4, VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVR VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: STORED AND DRY FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATED ITEMS. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: EXPOSED UTENSILS STORED ON TOP NAPKINS AT DINING TABLES IN PUBLIC VIEW, MUST BE PROTECTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT THE FRONT COUNTER USED FOR COSTUMER MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SHELVES AND THE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY THE WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE, REPLACE. BROKEN WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HOLE ON WALL AROUND THE PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR PREP/KITCHEN AREA. REPAIR CAUSE.
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Oct 28, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD EGG CRATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANY FOOD SURFACE.
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Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,WITH EXCESS ICE ON UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT EQUIPMENTS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER( ELECTRICAL BOX IS INSTALLED) HAS ROUGH UNEVEN SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN KITCHEN,REGROUT SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN BASEMENT AREA,REPLACE
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Oct 14, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN TWO DIFFERENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH ROOM) NOT USING SANITIZER SOLUTION TO SANITIZE UTENSILS: SOUP POTS AND USED YELLOW CUTTING BOARD.HE WASHED,RINSED AND STORED MENTIONED ITEMS. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TEN POUNDS OF BOILED,PEELED POTATOES INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON TOP THE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT AREA AT TEMP OF 87.7F; 93.9F; 109.7F AND 110.8F. NO TIME /TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10,VALUE 5.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 EACH FRESH EGGS ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 59.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
22
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WENT TO TOILET ROOM.LEAVING THE WASHROOM RETURNED TO HER STATION AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AGAIN GLOVED HER HANDS AND SERVED FOOD TO COSTUMER. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER REGARDING HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS INCLUDED BASEMENT PREP AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY MANGER UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PLATIC UTENSIL INSIDE THE SAID SINK. UPON MY REQUEST UTENSILS WAS REMOVED. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-14-2019,REPORT#2288801 #10) 6-301.14 NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION AND REAR SERVER STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #49) 4-602.13 BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RECAULK AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON: COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT BACK COUNTER AND BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 4-301.16 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION TO DUMP/DISCARD LIQUID/FOOD WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
60
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE CLEAN UTENSILS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,WITH EXCESS ICE ON UNIT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT EQUIPMENTS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER( ELECTRICAL BOX IS INSTALLED) HAS ROUGH UNEVEN SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN KITCHEN,REGROUT SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN BASEMENT AREA,REPLACE
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25
May 14, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 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 HANDLER HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM COMMERCIAL TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT BREAD STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -COLD HOLDING UNIT 112.1F, 2LBS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF WEIGHT OF 2LBS, AT TOTAL OF, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -COLD HOLDING UNIT 94.3F, 2LBS, GRILLED CHICKEN, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED -COLD HOLDING UNIT 65.3F, 2LBS RAW SHELLED EGGS, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF WEIGHT OF 4LBS, AT TOTAL OF, PRICE UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, COOKED CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION AND REAR SERVER STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT COOK/PREP LINE AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, MUFFINS, BROWNIES, COOKIES, ETC. STORED AT FRONT COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE PACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL, INGREDIENTS, COMMON NAME, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE AND BACK SPLASH AREA OF DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RECAULK AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON: COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT BACK COUNTER AND BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION TO DUMP/DISCARD LIQUID/FOOD WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT FRONT COUNTER SERVER STATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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32
Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROEPRLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROEPRLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS IN BASEMET REAR STORAGE AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE LID AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT OR TEMPER RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 05/16/17 REPORT#2050462 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS; MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN SERVERS BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL AND SLICER IN MAIN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. 35 MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 36 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 38 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROEPRLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROEPRLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS IN BASEMET REAR STORAGE AREA.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE LID AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISHWAHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE IN REAR SERVICE STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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58
May 23, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, STAINS AND BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE STORING DRY FOOD UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS; MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN SERVERS BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL AND SLICER IN MAIN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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70
May 16, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING, IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES; DISH MACHINE ROOM, PREP AREA, BASEMENT, SEVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO, EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, STAINS AND BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE STORING DRY FOOD UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS; MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN SERVERS BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL AND SLICER IN MAIN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO MAIN DINING ROOM,. ALSO IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING LEAK, BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO, REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTIONS WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Jun 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE COOKLINE FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WAITRESS STATION IS NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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86
Jan 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS IN CORNER NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE
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90
Jan 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 172F. HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 180F AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS IN CORNER NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
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86
Jan 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE SEAL OR RE PAINT WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.MUST RE SEAL OR RE PAINT FLOOR INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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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 PIPE AND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FILTER IN THE FIRST FLOOR HOOD AND BASEMENT HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE CONTAINER WITH ONIONS CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR COFFEE STATION IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 17, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE COOLERS. MUST DISCARD ANY BROKEN OR CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE NEXT TO SALAD COOLER, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS NEAR THE STAIRCASE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO RECHARGE THE UNIT WITH FREON. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGES STORED IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 101.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF TENDERLOIN AT 44.2F, PORK CHOPS AT 43.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 45.8F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 43.5F, POTATO SALAD AT 44.0F, BUTTER AT 46.4F, HALF AND HALF AT 44.9F, CHEESES AT 44.9F, CHORIZO AT 47.6F, STEAKS AT 45.6F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F, LIQUID EGGS AT 43.8F, LIQUID EGG WHITES AT 45.5F, MEATLOAF AT 44.9F, HAM AT 45.3F, BACON AT 47.1F, COOKED PASTA AT 46.0F, BLACK BEAN SALSA AT 45.5F, SALMON AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 44.9F, CUT FRUIT AT 44.0F, MEAT SAUCE AT 43.5F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 43.5F, COOKED POTATOES AT 44.4F, POT ROAST AT 49.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 300# OF FOOD WORTH $1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE COOLERS. MUST DISCARD ANY BROKEN OR CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE NEXT TO SALAD COOLER, DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOLERS NEAR THE STAIRCASE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DRY FOODS DEBRIS, MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE WITH MOLD, MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.
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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. LEAK FROM ECO-LAB PRE-SOAK WALL MOUNTED SYSTEM, MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nookies on Wells last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nookies on Wells on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nookies on Wells?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Nookies on Wells.
Has Nookies on Wells' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nookies on Wells have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nookies on Wells 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 Nookies on Wells inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nookies on Wells is inspected around two times per year on average.
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