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S & E Diner

11117 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
American
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at S & E Diner stretching back to 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that S & E Diner's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 9, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting S & E Diner squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED POTATOES PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAN, SANITARY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING ABOVE ONIONS AND POTATOES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, STOVE, GRILL, TOASTER OVEN, CABINETS UNDER COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, REPLACE MOLDING, AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE ON 2-COMP SINK.
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Aug 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was S & E Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at S & E Diner on file is from Sep 9, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at S & E Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at S & E Diner.

Has S & E Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at S & E Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at S & E Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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