Su Casa
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2010, Su Casa has 40 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Su Casa on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN MENS WASHROOM URNIAL AND COMING UP INSIDE MOP SINK WHICH IS IN ADJACENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER/SEWAGE FROM SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN MENS WASHROOM URNIAL AND COMING UP INSIDE MOP SINK WHICH IS IN ADJACENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER/SEWAGE FROM SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 27, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11:OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: 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: 4-502.11(A;C): OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LIVE ROACHES 1 DEAD ROACH IN DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACH. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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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. NOTED OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 11, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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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 BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED IN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588614 CONDUCTED ON 1/25/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55)6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. (55)6-501.12: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (WITH FOOD, GREASE AND BOTTLE CAPS) UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAR AREA FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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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 BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED IN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice maker located in basement under a ceiling with many pipes and conduits that might leak on ice maker, instructed to install a barrier to prevent ice contamination.
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Jan 25, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1 IN THE MAIN COOKLINE AREA. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE 2ND FLOOR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL DEAD/ALIVE ROACHES IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINE INTERIOR DRIP PLATE HEAVILY SOILED WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME, LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA). FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (WITH FOOD, GREASE AND BOTTLE CAPS) UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAR AREA FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS IN DIRECTION OF CEILING. FACILITY MUST INVERT POTS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE LINER WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASTER WHEELS AND EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT/IN BETWEEN UNITS ARE SOILED WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING AND BROKEN TILES IN DINING SEATING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inaccurate refrigerator thermometer in walk-in cooler, instructed to use good working ones.
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Feb 16, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ARE PEELING OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND ARE BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS SO THAT THE DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BUILDUP OF OLD CHIP CRUMBS ON SHELVING NEAR CHIP CONTAINER. FOUND OLD FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR RACKS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND FRYERS ON WALL AND FLOOR, AND ON LIGHTBULB SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES; STORING THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Sep 23, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSECTS INFESTATION NOTED IN MAIN KITCHEN, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP TABLES, ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, COOK LINE AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.MUST HAVE LICENSE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: BROKEN DRAIN LINES AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, WASTE WATER DRAINING ON BAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD BOX USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR CORN CHIPS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF RAIN WATER THAT IS DRIPPING FROM CEILING AND PIPE ABOVE STAIR CASE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE MAKER, STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH KITCHEN AREA, METAL PLATES WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALLS.
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Jul 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 2" HOLE AT THE DOOR HANDLE OPENING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jul 6, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED, REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATD FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOP NOT CLEAN(STAINED). MUST CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTICATES MUST BE CURRENT AND ON PREMISES.
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Aug 10, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES FOR BAR GALSSES, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AROUND COVER HINGES AND GASKETS, SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT BASEMENT'S FLOOR BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINES, SAME AT CORNER OF BAR UNDER ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT KEPT IN WARMEST PART, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WHERE IT COULD BE MONITORED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOKS AT FOOD LINE WITH BEARD NOT WERARING BEARD RESTRAINRTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF IN A CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Jun 30, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LIQUOR ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT BROKEN AND WITH HOLES AT THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO FOUND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED AND RUSTED WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CRUMBLING/LOOSE BRICKS WITH GAPS AND HOLES WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRUMBLING BRICKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Oct 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 118.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF CHICKEN WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ALONG THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE "AVOCADO ALLEY", AND 2 ROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THAT IS WORN AND CHIPPING AWAY IN LOCATIONS UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVER STATION OUTSIDE OF THE BAR UNDER THE ICE BIN. MUST RESURFACE WOOD OR PROVIDE A NON ABSORBENT LINER TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER. WATER BUILDUP MUST BE CONTAINED AND PROPERLY DRAINED OR REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE CRAWLSPACE BEHIND THE WALL OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND RUBBISH AND FOOD DEBRIS ITEMS SCATTERED AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES, AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTERS AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EMPTY THE GREASE CATCHER UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND DEBRIS.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KICHEN 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 OF 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IN USE AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 159.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 GREEN BACK DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A LIVE COCKROACH ON THE PREMISES. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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May 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER OUTSIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE ALLEY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES PILED UP ON THE GROUND AND EMPTY CANS OF FOOD ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLEY AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 157.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA WITH LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: refer to previous inspection for description.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569793 DATED ON 12-28-11 FOR VIOLATION (32) MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VILATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SIDES OF 3-COM SINK WALLS. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE BIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN, INSTUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE
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Dec 28, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LIDS MISSING AT ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT DISHROOM & BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY; DRAIN BY THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Nov 30, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA NEED CLEANING (WATER STAINS/DIRT OBSERVED). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES & UNDER SHELVINGS AT 2nd FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEED CLEANING; FLOORS AT THE BAR & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & AROUND THE FAUCET FIXTURES HAVE EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT WATER LINE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE SCRAPER SINK; AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE SAME SINK; & AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE STEAMTABLE. 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.
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Jul 1, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK CHANGING TASKS (I.E.-HANDLING A WIPING CLOTH THEN PLATING AN ORDER) WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN JOB CHANGES (7-38-010-A). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY CHANGE IN TASKS. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 2-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN IS SLOWLY BACKING-UP WASTE WATER ON SINK DRAINS-MUST FIX/CLEAN GREASE TRAP (7-39-030). All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS THRU-OUT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS & STOVE/OVEN-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER/DIRT & KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR IN BACK HALLWAY (BETWEEN THE 2-RESTAURANTS) MUST BE RE-SURFACED & SMOOTH-OUT TO PREVENT POOLING WATER & PEST BREEDING SITES. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Feb 3, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INNEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY.
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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. LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Su Casa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Su Casa on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 40 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Su Casa?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Su Casa.
Has Su Casa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Su Casa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Su Casa 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 Su Casa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Su Casa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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