Terry's Place
Last inspected: May 1, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2010, Terry's Place has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Terry's Place's record stops at May 1, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREAS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILLS WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WHERE THE OIL IS DRAINED WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 29, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREAS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILLS WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WHERE THE OIL IS DRAINED WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3- SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT 2- COMP SINK.MUST ADD AN EXTENSION TO WASH MACHINE DRAIN HOSE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CARROT CAKE, CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE, AND CHEESECAKE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY REACH-IN COOLER MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT (#2262188) DATED FOR 02/19/2019. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREPPNG TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: *NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: *NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE ICE CREAM MACHINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 23, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10LBS OF TURKEY PATTIES INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.3F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD, TOTAL COST $65. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES: ONE EMPLOYEE CUTTING UP CAKE AND USING HIS BARE HAND TO PLACE THE CAKE SLICES IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CUTTING UP VEGETABLES AND USING HIS BARE HANDS TO HANDLE/PREPARE SALADS. MANAGER TOLD EMPLOYEE'S TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND USE GLOVES. ALL FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS READING 77.OF AND THE TEMPERATURE GUAGE ON THE OUTSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT READS 80.0F,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZAS AND CHICKEN WINGS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,THE CHICKEN WINGS WAS FOUND AT 83.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS,TOTAL COST $25.00 AND THE PIZZAS WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 90.6F,TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS,TOTAL COST $80.00,ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE BETWEEN GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE REAR PREP TABLE; CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OBSERVED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE; INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; PREP AREA.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKET AROUND THE INSIDE THE WALKIN FREEZER DOOR IS RIPPED, TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET. THE WALKIN FREEZER IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER INSIDE LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND SOME DIRT ON THEM.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTH HOODS FRONT FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS AND CABINETS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUSTCLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIED A THERMOMETER IN THE ONE DOOR REACHIN COOLER.
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Mar 20, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #167459 3/12/12 #18 STILL A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MSDS)C&C PEST CONTROL HAS FAXED OVER COPY OF MSDS.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PIZZA,CHICKEN,ICE CREAM,FRENCH FRIES ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE & PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & DESSERTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,2- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR TRIM IN ICE MACHINE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED PIZZA RANGING FROM 116.5F-117.9F & COOKED CHICKEN 111.7F STORED INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140 OR ABOVE.APPX.25LBS.$100.(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: 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.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.(NO STATE LICENSE,MSDS).MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.SERIOUS (7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & DESSERTS.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,2- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR TRIM IN ICE MACHINE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
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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.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. DATE FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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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. NOTED EAST WALL NEAR FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE 2 COMP SINK LEAKING, MUST REPAIR.
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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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST CLEAN POTATO CUTTER AND MEAT SLICING MACHINE REAR PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terry's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terry's Place on file is from May 1, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terry's Place?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Terry's Place.
Has Terry's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terry's Place have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Terry's Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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