The Little Corner Snack Shop
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
The Little Corner Snack Shop appears in inspection records 34 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 20 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Little Corner Snack Shop is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION IN THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING BENEATH THE GRILL AND STEAM TABLE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND BETWEEN THE FREEZER AND WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHING MACHINE, UNDER THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING BENEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE SEATING COUNTER, AND UNDER THE BOOTHS AND CORNER IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE GRAB THE COOKED TOAST FROM THE TOASTER AND SERVE IT ON A PLATE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACE AT HAND WASHING SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE AND EXERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, DRAWERS AND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE HATCH OPENING AT THE END OF THE SEATING COUNTER. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS AT WALL CORNER JUNCTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-803.11-- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16--- RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-25 REPORT #2612725.- 8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-18-24 REPORT #2591159 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-803.11-- NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16--- RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-18-24 REPORT #2591159 NOT CORRECTED.#55- MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.#45-: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE WATER PITCHERS FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK OR INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL SIDES OF THE SINK.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE OR USE BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST USED COVERED CONTAINER FOR SOILED LINENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE UNUSED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING LEAKS.
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Mar 18, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES HELD HOT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER OF 117F TO 120.2F. FOOD DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 135F OR GREATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED CHORIZO NOTED IN A COLD HOLDING CONTAINER AT 55F ON THE COOKS LINE AND DICED TOMATOES IN PREP AREA AT 60F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573336 ON 3-28-23 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-201.12- NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#43- 3-304.12- NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN COOKED EGGS ON THE MENU NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: TORN MESH SCREEN ON THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING, NO HOLES TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN SHOPPING CART ON THE REAR OUTDOOR YARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR REMOVE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER LID EXTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: SHELF BEHIND THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL,EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY DRYING ON REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 28, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AT DOOR GASKETS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKES ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AT DOOR GASKETS OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKES ON FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN STORED WATER PITCHERS AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN LINE COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.----ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE OF BOTH THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP HOLDERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PATIO. MUST STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM WASH BASIN IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING CERAMIC GLAZE, UNEVEN AND ROUGH CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE PREP STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR SHELVING AT THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING, AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOZZLE ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED/MISSING TILES, INCLUDING THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERCOOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----WALL AT THE DISH SCRAPER SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING METAL, CHIPPING PAINT, AND EXCESSIVE MOLD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER ON FLOORS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED INSIDE DRY STORAGE(BEANS,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Sep 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND 30 HOUSE FLIES AROUND AND ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH FOUL ODOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/8/2020, REPORT #2356283. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT COOK PREP LINE YELLOWING WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58- FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE BIN BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. RICE AT 88.7F(WEIGHING 15 LBS, COST $50.00) HAM AT 46.4F(WEIGHING 5 LBS, COST $30.00) SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 60.8F(WEIGHING 5 LBS,COST $20.00) AND SAUSAGE LINKS AT 65.1F(WEIGHING 5 LBS, COST $20.00). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM STATING "THIS ITEM CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER" AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE THIS STATEMENT ON BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION ON 3/19/2019, REPORT #2279595. #58- FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN REAR AND IN BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE CUTTING VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT COOK PREP LINE YELLOWING WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GASKETS AT MAIN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(PREPARED HAM AND CHICKEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SOLD.(HAMBURGER/STEAKS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS SCOOPING SOUPS. ALSO COFFEE,WATER,RE-FILL SINGLE SERVING OF DRESSING FOR TAKE OUT. SAID SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LOCKER AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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90
Nov 16, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-17,REPORT#2049652 #33- EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN. #34-MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. #35-BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA,MUST PROVIDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS SCOOPING SOUPS. ALSO COFFEE,WATER,RE-FILL SINGLE SERVING OF DRESSING FOR TAKE OUT. SAID SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVEE FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LOCKER AWAAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
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May 3, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE FROM COOLER DRIPPING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.A WASTE LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. EXCESS DUCT TAPE ON SHELF BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND METAL SHELF. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,DOOR IS HELD WITH A LONG ELASTIC ATTACHED TO STORAGE SHELF.RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE,AT SAME UNIT. BROKEN AND GRIMED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE ,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESS ITEMS AT EAST NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA,NEED TO ORGANIZE AREA.
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74
Apr 26, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH, WHITE,YELLOW AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: WE (OWNER,EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF) OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. MOST OF DROPPINGS WERE UNDER A BLACK CRATE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AND UNDER THE SHELF IN STORAGE/EMPLOYEE'S AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR BROKEN, MESH IS BROKEN WITH HOLES AND FROM FRAME DOOR, GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPLACE SCREEN AND TIGHT FITTED TO SCREEN DOOR. NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL(WOOD,PANELS ,DRY WALL ETC.)A LOT OF BLACK CRATES ON GROUND.NEED TO KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN,AND ITEMS NEEDED MUST BE ELEVATED.TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE(SOME RAT DROPPINGS AT THE MENTIONED AREA). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE FROM COOLER DRIPPING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.A WASTE LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. EXCESS DUCT TAPE ON SHELF BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND METAL SHELF. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,DOOR IS HELD WITH A LONG ELASTIC ATTACHED TO STORAGE SHELF.RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE,AT SAME UNIT. BROKEN AND GRIMED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE ,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESS ITEMS AT EAST NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA,NEED TO ORGANIZE AREA.
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64
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. FOUND WALLS/CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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90
Jan 20, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-7-15. INSPECTION # 1424699. VIOLATION 32.OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. VIOLATION 38. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABLED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON WALL. MUST STORE IN MOP BUCKET.
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82
Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED FROM ANSI FOOD SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE ALL NAMES PRINTED OUT AND ON PREMISES.
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82
Jan 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED FROM ANSI FOOD SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE ALL NAMES PRINTED OUT AND ON PREMISES.
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78
Apr 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PORK, STEAK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING, AND FAN VENT COVERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPEMNT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED.
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86
Jun 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (INCLUDING DRAIN)AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 20, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS AND SOME MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE, NAME OF PRODUCT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER AND ON WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK OR A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN, ALSO NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST FREEZER.
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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 HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (INCLUDING DRAIN), BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF SAME, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND VENTS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO AIR GAP/BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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74
Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2011
Complaint
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. INSTRUCTED CLEAN STAINS ON CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AT ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 4, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,OR OTHERWISE COVER WITH LID , PLASTIC OR FOIL 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. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN UP LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN GIRLS RESTROOM,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CUTTING BOARD SIDE. REPAIR HANDLE MISSING ON STAND UP FREEZER DOOR,AND DAMAGED LID COVER OF FLOOR FREEZER BY REACH IN CHEF COOLER AT KITCHEN.
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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 CLAEN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER AND STOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD,VENT AT ENTRANCE TO OFFICE BY FRONT SOUP SERVING AREA,REMOVE PLANT & OTHER THINGS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN;CANNOT USE AS A STORAGE DEVICE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP.SINK, IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA, AND IN GIRLS RESTROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE OFFICE. ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH SECTION AND IN THE OFFICE 6" OFF THE FLOORS 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILE BY WINDOW IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, TOO SHADY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 PIPE LEAKING ON DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 3COMP.SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.
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Nov 2, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.
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74
Nov 1, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180 F. FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE ALL DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #63780-17. WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. COURT DATE 12.9.10 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112 AT 10AM.
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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. PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN PREP AREA.
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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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON WARMER ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER AND ON CEILING VENTS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
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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. SEAL GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR COFFEE STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR MISALIGNED. MUST REPAIR.
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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. PROVIDE SEPARATE STORAGE AREA FOR SHOES, PURSES, COATS ETC AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST LOCATE OR INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. REMOVE CLUTTER, STEEL, VACUUM CLEANERS, DEBRIS, PAPERS OUTSIDE UNDER STAIRS AND INSIDE ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND SCATTERED AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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. 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. found some food items no properly dated/labeled in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers, walk in cooler.
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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. caulking in men's bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning. storage shelving 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repair/replaced. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear, dining areas shall be repair/replaced.
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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. missing light shields in prep area shall be provided. light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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. exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning., exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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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. excess debris and clutter in rear storage area room shall be removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Little Corner Snack Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Little Corner Snack Shop on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Little Corner Snack Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at The Little Corner Snack Shop.
Has The Little Corner Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Little Corner Snack Shop have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Little Corner Snack Shop 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 Little Corner Snack Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Little Corner Snack Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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