The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2011, The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company has 17 inspections in the public record. The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company was last inspected on Jan 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582913 DATED ON 10/05/23 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Oct 5, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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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, FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAINT, OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2022
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST, GREASE AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX WITH GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND/INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 FOOD EMPLOYEES INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT WEARING ANY MASKS. INSTRUCTED THAT MASKS MUST BE WORN REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS, COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH. CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Apr 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 5/7/2020, REPORT #2370247. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 DEAD COCKROACHES NEAR WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO BOXES, CUPS AND FORKS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST MOVE AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROTECT/COVER WASTE WATER PIPE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED RAW WOOD COVERING WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL FOR WOOD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2020
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER IN OPEN CONTAINERS WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST KEEP PROTECTED FOOD AT ALL TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA 20-50 CNDL/FT2 AND OTHER AREAS 20 CNDL/FT2 AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO 10 CNDL/FT2
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Apr 30, 2020
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER IN OPEN CONTAINERS WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST KEEP PROTECTED FOOD AT ALL TIME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO BE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA 20-50 CNDL/FT2 AND OTHER AREAS 20 CNDL/FT2 AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO 10 CNDL/FT2
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/23/2019 REPORT #2303588 LISTED UNDER VIOLATION 47 -FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION 47 -RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #51 BLACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED
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Jul 23, 2019
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORED SUCH ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BLACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE MALE/FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDERNEATH THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON TOP OF THE TWO REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11(A) OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE SAUCES. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH PRODUCE. OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, LIQUID CONDENSATION FROM CEILING PIPING DRIPPING DOWN ONTO AND INTO UNCOVERED PREPARED FROZEN FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A(1)(A)OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TSC FOODS HELD IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 124.9, CHICKEN AT 109.2F, CHICKEN AT 119.1F, CHICKEN AT 117.9F. ALL FOODS, 5 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A-B)(E-G)(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A)A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED TO CUSTOMERS WITH A REMINDER ON MENU OF ALL ITEMS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR THE FRONT HOT HOLDING/SERVING AND COOKS GRILL LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(A)(B)(A) FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(B) TO-GO TIN PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(A) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(B) TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND OPENER MOUNTING ON PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)(C) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, INSIDE BOX FREEZERS.---PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC.---DIRTY 1ST FLR. HAND SINK, DIRTY BASEMENT SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER AND FILLED WITH A TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE.--- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE COOKS LINE AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1632876 DATED 3/9/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE.#33) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS BASEMENT.#41) OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER IN ORDER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL EFFECTIVELY TREAT ALL AREAS OF 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT. EXAMPLES: CAR SEATS, BICYCLES, PERSONAL ITEMS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.#43) OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT; ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES COMPLETLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: EXTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF FRYER BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SODA DISPENSERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA DISPENSING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERED AREA AROUND SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: CHECK ALL REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS AND WALK IN THERMOMETERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL THERMOMETER WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT TO INSURE 140F AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER IN ORDER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL EFFECTIVELY TREAT ALL AREAS OF 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT. EXAMPLES: CAR SEATS, BICYCLES, PERSONAL ITEMS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 27, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bsmt prep area that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen, bsmt prep areas, storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas, and in rear storage areas under shelving(1st floor, bsmt) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in staircase, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing vent cover by prep area shall be provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL COVING AT WALL BASE NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. ALSO ACROSS FROM THIS AREA THERE IS WALL WHERE THE CORNER COVING IS FALLING APART. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING AND BROKEN WALL AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MOP ROOM CLOSET. IT NEEDS TO BE WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED IT IS BEING REMOLDED BUT THE SINK HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR ETHE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 104.7F TO 117.4F; FOUND COOKED CHILI AT TEMP OF 110.8F TO 121.6F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON STEAM TABLE, FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT TEMP OF 165F PRIOR TO STORE THEM ON STEAM TABLE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 23,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE INSIDE KITCHEN IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED NO FOOD OR FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE(POTATOES /SALAD STATION),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: DOOR AT SMALL WASHROOM USED FOR STAFF/CUSTOMERS BY THE MOP CLOSET NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jul 15, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT WIRE RACK SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE CABINET DOOR IN THE FRONT AREA, VERY GREASY TO TOUCH.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM, BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" ON THE WALL BASE BY THE TOP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS ABOVE THE DOOR ON ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL THE CEILING BESIDE THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WOK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLOTHING, SHOES AND SLIPPER OF THE EMPLOYEE MUST NOT BE STORED IN ANY FOOD SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LOCKER ROOM FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING, SHOES AND SLIPPER.
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Mar 4, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(DEEP FRYER, GRILL, STOVE AND OVEN);FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS;FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE SODA CRATE, WITH SYRUP. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND THE FILTER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT BY THE COOKING AREA, MUST PROVIDE THE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA CLOSE TO THE GRILL. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT(WOK, CHAIRS, SNOW SHOVEL, ELECTRICAL CORDS,ETC ON THE FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, DISPOSE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING. MUST ELEVATE ALSO ALL BOXES IN THE STORAGE ROOM IST FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company.
Has The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company 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 The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Great Chicago Food & Beverage Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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