Tempo Cafe

6 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tempo Cafe 30 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 13 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
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95
May 20, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.REPORT# 2617363 DATED MAY 13 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #10 INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.12 OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
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May 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PICK UP RAW BACON WITH GLOVES ON AND PROCEED TO MAKE TOAST WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING A RAW FOOD PRODUCT. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. 1/4 POUND OF SLICED BREAD DISCARDED ($1) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED ONIONS WITH SIGNS OF SPOILAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. RED ONIONS GREW GREEN AND WHITE FLUFFY SUBSTANCE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF RED ONIONS ($6) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. COFFEE MILKSHAKES AND DESSERTS ARE PREPPED AND OR PLATED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2594196 DATED MAY 8 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #37 LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, #47 REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS, #53 PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AND TO #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT LABELED; OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH DEEP SCRATCHES; OBSERVED NO LID ON RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PEELING POTATOES ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CONTAINERS OF FOOD ARE OFF THE FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE FOR LARGE POTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTED RACKS.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE ECOLAB CAME REPAIRED LOW TEMP DISHWASHER NOW READING 50 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10# TURKEY BREAST WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AT TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 128.5 TO 135.6�F IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP. FOOD DID NOT COOL FROM 135�F TO 70�F WITHIN TWO HOURS AND FROM 70�F TO 41�F OR LESS WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. REVIEWED COOLING REQUIREMENTS AND DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE. INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED 10# AT VALUE OF $90.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP WAS NOT TURNED ON, ALL TCS FOODS SLICED FRUIT SALAD AND CREAMED BASED HOUSE DRESSING TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 49.8F TO 58.6F INADEQUATELY COOLED FOOD WAS DISCARDED 15# WITH VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL UNITS NEED TO BE ON PRIOR TO SETTING UP FRONT SERVICE LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TESTING STIPS FOR 3 PART SINK SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TESTING STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER PURCHASED TEST STRIPS NOW ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DELI CUPS, AND EQUIPMENT STACKED TOGETHER ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE, ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM FLOOR AND WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT & REAR PREP DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK NOT HOLDING WATER WITH TWIST HANDLE WASTE VALVE STRIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNREPAIRABLE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREMIS FLOORS & WALLS FRONT AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS BULBS IN HOODS SYSTEM NEED REPLACEMENT BULBS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler slicing pickles with his hands touching foods, no gloves used, instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. priority violation 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: flies glue ribbons hung near open food and clean utensils, instructed to keep away.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Missing a splash guard at dish washing area and front prep service line. instructed to install.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal clothing hung on food shelves, instructed to keep away.
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74
Jul 7, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Ready-to-eat food not protected from contamination, found raw ground turkey Tube packaging stored above tubs of sliced cheese and bulk deli meat at basement's walk-in cooler. instructed to separate raw meat from ready-to-eat foods. priority violation 7-38-005. 3 lbs of cheese discarded valued at $15.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Observed food handler slicing cooked sausage with bare hands, not washing hands no gloves used. instructed to use gloves of a barrier when handling ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 70-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at dish washing room hand wash sink while employees washing dishes. Instructed manager to provide hand soap at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: found bulk turkey that was cooked on site with no dates on packages. instructed manager to label with dates properly. priority foundation violation 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: wet wiping cloth in use placed of on fruits cutting board, instructed to keep in a sanitized solution.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: all racks and shelves in walk-in cooler not clean, food debris noted stuck between grates. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: no splash guard next to dish machine room hand sink, sink next to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier.
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Apr 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Cross contamination observed, found raw turkey being handled next to open bags of bread, juices from raw turkey dripping over prep cooler where ready-to-eat food placed. instructed to separate raw meat from ready to eat foods. priority violation 7-38-005. Bread discarded.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand wash soap provided at basement's prep area and first floor dish washing area. instructed to provide hand soap to all hand sinks. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at basement's prep area and dish washing area. utensils placed in sink basin, large cleaning equipment placed in front of sinks preventing access to to sink. instructed to keep hand wash sink accessible at all times priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Apr 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP AND SIDES OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DEBRIS, DIRT, ETC ON SIDE OF COOLERS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAINS BELOW THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW RIGHT SIDE OF WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER 3 CCMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO CONVEY ALL WASTE WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, AND IN KITCHEN ON THE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED CRACKED AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND LOW GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. MUST MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT DEBRIS AND WATER FROM POOLING IN THESE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES (PREP DATES) ON PREPPED TCS FOODS (SALMON, DELI MEATS, ETC.) INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION #47 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401308, DATED 9/17/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOW VIOLATION: OBSERVED USING PLASTIC TUBS NOT MADE FOR HEAT TOLERANCE IN KEEPING HOT FOOD IN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS, AND ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP AND SIDES OF DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, AND IN KITCHEN ON THE AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. OBSERVED BLACK, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 17, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USING PLASTIC TUBS NOT MADE FOR HEAT TOLERANCE IN KEEPING HOT FOOD IN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Apr 12, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: BACON (100F), MAYONNAISE (49F), SLICED CANTALOUPE(47F), SLICED HONEY DEW (47F), CHOPPED CHEESE (46F), PANCAKE MIX(71F), SHREDDED TURKEY(48.7F), CHORIZO(47.2), CHOPPED SAUSAGE(48.2), CORN BEEF(51F), CHICKEN(47.2F), CHEESE (49.8F)) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE FOUND IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT LOCATED ON THE HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS DISCARDED, COST OF ALL FOODS $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE COLD HOLD UNIT ON HOT LINE UNTIL REPAIRED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MANAGER ADJUST TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION. COOLER NOW MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HOLLANDAISE SAUCE DATED 3/24/2019.SAID ITEM WAS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 31, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE: -2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -2 DOOR SANDWICH STATION COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE, AT SAID LOCATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A,B:1-4,6,7;C;D)- OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED FOOD ITEMS, ASSORTED BAGELS, STORED ON FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER, FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE/SELECTION WITH OUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDED ON LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT SANDWICH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR PLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK WALL FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 24, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM STAINLESS STEEL BULK STORAGE PAN AT FRONT HOT LINE WINDOW STATION WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, THEN PLACED ON CUSTOMER PLATE FOR CONSUMPTION. 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213763, DATE 8/31/18, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE: -2 DOOR FRIDGE UNIT IN REAR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -2 DOOR SANDWICH STATION COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE, AT SAID LOCATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT SANDWICH STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA OR PLACE WIRE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER CAP ON MOP SINK WALL FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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52
Aug 31, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA SINKS AND SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON PREP AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, FOUND A STACK OF RAW BEEF STEAK WITH RUNNY JUICES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO SLICES OF BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAW MEAT AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS, OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING A RAW MEAT WITH BARE HANDS AND THEN PLACING A FINISHED WAFFLE ON PLATE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN ONLY WIPING HANDS WITH A WHITE CLOTH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS ( BREAD, LETTUCE, CHEESE... ) INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED IN HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES SLICING FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PRODUCTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A FLY TRAP STRIP ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, SOILED PRODUCE BOXES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD, DIRTY MEAT SLICER BEHIND BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS: FOUND 3 WHOLE HAMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 58.8F, CONTAINER OF DICED HAM INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT 73.7F, CONTAINER OF RICE AT 95.8F IN THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOUND A CONTAINER OF CRAB MEAT AT 50.6F, CONTAINER OF TURKEY AT 49.8F AND 2 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE IN THE REACH-IN ON THE FOOD LINE AT 82.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER AND FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DELI SLICER, AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE THE WET CARDBOARD THAT IS STUCK TO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Jul 31, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CORNED BEEF HASH, HAM, AND EGGS) FOUND IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE COUNTER ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (60.0F-74.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $17.76. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINCE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 50PPM CHLORINE. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OPEN SITE DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE LEFT HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE DISH ROOM. 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 FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY RETAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. 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 EMPLOYEES RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY AND FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AND ABOUT 10 HOUSEFLIES ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT BASEMENT.(DEEP GROOVES)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Oct 9, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569550 DATED ON 8-24-11 FOR VIOLATIONS: #(33) MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN. (34)POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & AT ICE MACHINE AREA (2nd FLOOR)-MUST BE FIXED & KEPT DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR, FOUND LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO STANDING WATER INSIDE CLEAN POTS ON TNHE SHELVES, MUST STORE INVERTEDLY TO PROPER AIR DRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD SPILLS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP SOILED TOWELS IN A DIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE ( CHEESE SHREDDING ) STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Aug 24, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALUMINUM FOIL COVER ON FRONT COOLER SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED FOR BETTER AIR FLOW. GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS/DRAWERS ACROSS FRYER MUST BE REPLACED. 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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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP. SINK, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, PIPES UNDER SINKS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. 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: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE, DISHROOM & AT ICE MACHINE AREA (2nd FLOOR)-MUST BE FIXED & KEPT DRY. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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: WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST OR DIRT. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR'S BE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IS BROKEN-MUST FIX/REPLACE. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP. SINK IS LEAKING & THE PIPE UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF DISHMACHINE IS LOOSE-MUST FIX/REPLACE. 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 19, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Jul 12, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: HAM CUTS 54.7 DEGREES 10 LBS, WHOLE EGGS 46-54 DEGREES 8 DOZEN, CONTAINER OF BEATEN EGGS 53.6 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT OUT ON PREP TABLES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 20 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BASEMENT HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP MISSING AND NO WATER AVAILABLE AT SHUT OFFS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO USE SINK ON 1ST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED 8 FRUIT FLIES, AND 4 HOUSE FLIES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 7-13-10 NOTED NO ACTIVITY. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATAION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 104236 DATED JAN 4, 2010: (32) ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. (33) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS SODA BOX SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING. (34) FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD-UP. FLOOR AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. (35) ALL WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR AT STAIRS. (36) LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. (38) MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SECTION. (39) ALL LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. (41) ALL CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED OR REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2010
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 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. SEE REPORT 104236
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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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SEE REPORT #104236
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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. SEE REPORT #104236
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #104236
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #104236
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT#104236
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #104236
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #104236
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #104236
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Jan 4, 2010
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Front patio door not rodent proofed. Basement rear door not rodent proofed. Must seal and maintain all outer openings.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Outside garbage area not maintained. Must clean all areas to remove grease and food debris. Must close all dumpsters. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All cutting boards in need of replacing due to being worn and stained.
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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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. The following equipment in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, sinks, soda box shelves, interior of reach-in and dish machine are. 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. All floors through out in need of cleaning to remove build-up. Floor area at stoves in need of regrouting. Must correct and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. All wall in need of cleaning to remove food splatters. Wall in basement storage area in need of repair of all broken tiles. Must correct 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. lights in basement and 1st floior in need of proper shields. Must install and maintain.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. Must install self-closing device to 2nd floor employee washroom.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. Must correct leak at faucet at basement prep sink. Must install dipper well at ice cream section.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored All linen dirty and clean must be stored properly. must maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All unnecessary clutter in basement storage area must be removed. Must maintain.
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When was Tempo Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tempo Cafe on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tempo Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Tempo Cafe.

Has Tempo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tempo Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tempo Cafe 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 Tempo Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tempo Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.