The Squared Circle
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited The Squared Circle seven times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 21, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Squared Circle's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF 1- COMP SINK,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,LEGS OF PIZZA OVEN,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/25/15 #33-INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRI.#34-OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE AND FRYERS AT COOKING LINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT.OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LOWER LEVEL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3- COMP SINK IN DISREPAIR.#38-OBSERVED TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE WITH NO HOT AND COLD WATER LINE ABOVE MACHINE FOR CLEANING.OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON ALL FRYERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR BASIN OF 1- COMP SINK,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,LEGS OF PIZZA OVEN,INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS,SPIDER WEBS AT EXIT SIGNS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR DRAWER IN DISREPAIR ON COOKING LINE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRAWER SO THAT IS IN FULL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN DRAWER REFRIGERATORS AT COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED DRAWERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN NFREEZER NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER LOWER LEVEL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND STOVE AND FRYERS AT COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA AND WALL NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP LOADING MILKSHAKE MACHINE WITH NO HOT AND COLD WATER LINE ABOVE MACHINE FOR CLEANING. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LINE ABOVE MACHINE TO CLEAN TOP LOADING MILKSHAKE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERV ED FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT MOP SINK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS MILK CRATES AT REAR EXIT. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR FREE OF LITTER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED THE GARBAGE CAN AND ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT DURING INSPECTION.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.(BARTENDER STATED ALL THE CUSTOMER JUST LEFT AFTER LUNCH. ESTABLISHMENT OPEN AT 11:30AM TODAY). CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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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 FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOLERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE WALLS BY THE PREP TABLE. MUST SEAL THE HOLES. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Dec 10, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. THE ABOVE PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO CITY CERTIFICATE APPLIED FOR IN FEB. OF 2013. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX ON COOKS LINE AS FOOD LINER PAPER CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. ALL PREP SINKS IE: THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN. BRICK WALL IN MENS WASHROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT STORED BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Mar 7, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN CEMENT WALL AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LARGE OPEN GAPS IN SAME WALL UNDER SAME SINK MUST SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN HALLWAY TO REAR PREP FROM FOOD DELIVERY REAR ENTRANCE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON LEFT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS BOXES AND MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR ALLEY WAY, REAR METAL DOOR GARBAGE CORRAL AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Feb 14, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Squared Circle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Squared Circle on file is from Apr 21, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Squared Circle?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Squared Circle.
Has The Squared Circle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Squared Circle have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Squared Circle means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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