Serving Chicago's Finest
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2019
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Serving Chicago's Finest 14 times, with records going back to 2014. Serving Chicago's Finest was last inspected on Dec 6, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Serving Chicago's Finest since Dec 6, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
Serving Chicago's Finest's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN COOKED, BEEF ROAST)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT Edit Delete
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN COOKED, BEEF ROAST)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/13/2018 REPORT#2222299 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 39 NO SPLASH GUARD FOR DISH AREA HAND SINK THAT'S LOCATED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND FIXTURES IN LADY'S EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CAULKING ON 3 COMPARTMENT THAT IS OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO A WALL
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Sep 13, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11. NO SPLASH GUARD FOR DISH AREA HAND SINK THAT'S LOCATED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSIL RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12, LARGE SPOONS AND TONGS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100 367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING DUSTY OVER PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. IBSERVED 26-LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OF PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND ON WALLS OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/ SANITIZE WALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING DUSTY OVER PIZZA HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher not in use. Must remove any equipment that is not in use to prevent pest harborage.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler. Found 6.8lbs of pizza sauce @ 64.9F, and 1 lbs of sausage @ 70.5F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling in rear prep, near dish area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher not in use. Must remove any equipment that is not in use to prevent pest harborage.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ALL POP/BEER STORED ON FLOORS IN CLOSET WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS.
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Jun 3, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AND HOLES ON WALL AREAS AND AROUND PIES.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LONG METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES .
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Feb 26, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENT
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Feb 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT A 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND 25LBS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS(CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE, HUMMUS, CHICKPEA SALAD, TOMATO VEGGIE SALAD AND SAUCES) AT TEMPERATURES FROM 58.4F TO 60.1F ABOVE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF FOOD $125.00 MANAGER CHECKED UNIT AND IT WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN UNIT TEMP REACHED 37.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENT.
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Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MOLDY SEALANT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AROND WATER LINE TO THE COFFEE MAKER.(LOCATED UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK PREP TABLE)
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Jun 26, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FINAL RINSE CYCLE AT THE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180 DEGREES. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN WALL TILES AND UNFINISHED DRYWALL THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MOLDY SEALANT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER. REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AT THE DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN HALLWAY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Serving Chicago's Finest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Serving Chicago's Finest on file is from Dec 6, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Serving Chicago's Finest?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Serving Chicago's Finest.
Has Serving Chicago's Finest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Serving Chicago's Finest have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Serving Chicago's Finest 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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