Township
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Township, the earliest from 2010. Township was last inspected on Feb 1, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Township is from Feb 1, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBESRVED GARBANZO BEAN/RED PEPPER SOUP AT 57.7F, COOK MUSHROOMS AT 47.3F, SWISS CHEESE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE 50.6F AND HOUSE MADE MAYONNAISE 57.2. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 22LBS OF FOOD WORTH $70. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.OF OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140.OF OR ABOVE. CRITICAL 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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE GARBAGE CANS AND WALLS ABOVE PREP AREA IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOG PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS (USES TRAY AS LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LID FOR THE ICE BIN.NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WET FLOORS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY 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: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS (USES TRAY AS LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LID FOR THE ICE BIN.NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WET FLOORS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY 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: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY PINKISH, BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, SHELVES AND BOXES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP ON TO THE FLOOR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS (USES TRAY AS LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER LID FOR THE ICE BIN.NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE... ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WET FLOORS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR ALL CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY 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: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUR PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BAN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 1, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found black trash bag used to store kale in walk in. Instructed must only use commercial grade storage items.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets ripped on door of 3 door reach in cooler. Bottom of unit has exposed compressor. Must repair and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors throughout kitchen cracked, damaged or worn (rocks visible in some areas). Instructed to paint or seal floor. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: "A friend of the owner" was in kitchen area. Male was washing hands and walking around the kitchen. Advised only employees are permitted in food preparation areas.
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Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: Found strong sewage odor in basement area. Found standing waste water in basement area near furnace, water heater, and sewer stack. No food stored in area near water. Basement storage is for extra dining room equipment, and cleaning supplies, etc. Instructed to have all standing water removed. Area must be cleaned and sanitized. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found black trash bag used to store kale in walk in. Instructed must only use commercial grade storage items.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets ripped on door of 3 door reach in cooler. Bottom of unit has exposed compressor. Must repair and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors throughout kitchen cracked, damaged or worn (rocks visible in some areas). Instructed to paint or seal floor. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: "A friend of the owner" was in kitchen area. Male was washing hands and walking around the kitchen. Advised only employees are permitted in food preparation areas.
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78
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Found 1 exposed hand sink in the kitchen not maintained. Water temperature is 149.5F for both hold and cold water handles. the cold water handle can be cooled to 75F if nearby 3 compartment sink HOT water handle is turned on. Must provide properly working hot and cold, or tempered water for employees to wash hands in a easily accessible hand sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found black trash bag used to store kale in walk in. Instructed must only use commercial grade storage items.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets ripped on door of 3 door reach in cooler. Bottom of unit has exposed compressor. Must repair and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors throughout kitchen cracked, damaged or worn (rocks visible in some areas). Instructed to paint or seal floor. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: "A friend of the owner" was in kitchen area. Male was washing hands and walking around the kitchen. Advised only employees are permitted in food preparation areas.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS, ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE. OBSEREVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE INTHE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZE. 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON REAR BAR AREAS ON WALLS, SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES WERE NOTED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS, ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE. OBSEREVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALK-IN FREEZER WALLS AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED REAR SIDE RECEIVING KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/27/14 INSPECTION REPORT# 1501232 (33)FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AIR CURTAINS WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(34)FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON WALK IN FREEZER, AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. FOUND BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (35) FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (36)FOUND THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN (41)FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALK-IN FREEZER WALLS AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 4, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS AND ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AIR CURTAINS WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GASKETS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON WALK IN FREEZER, AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. FOUND BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALLS IN HALLWAY FROM KITCHEN TO CONCERT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO A PROPER DRAIN (DRAINING INTO A BUCKET). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER APPROPRIATE DRAIN PIPE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 6 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, HAM, AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.8F TO 52.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: FOUND THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR (SOUTH FACING SIDE OF BUILDING) WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WEST COMPARTMENT ATTACHED TO DRAINBOARD NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER DUE TO LEAK AROUND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS AND ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER AIR CURTAINS WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GASKETS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON WALK IN FREEZER, AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. FOUND BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALLS IN HALLWAY FROM KITCHEN TO CONCERT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR NOT CONNECTED TO A PROPER DRAIN (DRAINING INTO A BUCKET). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER APPROPRIATE DRAIN PIPE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS AND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 26, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT AREA, AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASEMENT AREA SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, REPLACE MOLDY RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR COUNTER AREA, BY SINK AREA, AND REPAIR LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER COOLER AT CONDENSATION LINE, AND REACH-IN COOLER, REPLACE PLASTIC DRAPES AT ENTRY AREA OF COOLER AND FREEZER, THATS IN POOR REPAIR
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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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, KITCHEN PREP, AND BAR AREA ETC., ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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. MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES, LEAK UNDER MOP SINK, INCREASE RUNNING HOT WATER PRESSURE, THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS, BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NEEDED AT MOP SINK, SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN MENS BATHROOM, AND 3 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, KITCHEN, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND OUTSIDE-SIDE DOOR AREA
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May 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN TOILET TOILET BOWL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET AT FRONT KITCHEN SECTION, AND INTERIOR OF CHEF COOLER AT SAME AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CORNER REAR PREP AREA BY MOP SINK, AND AT REAR KITCHEN.
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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 HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT IS LEAKING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Township last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Township on file is from Feb 1, 2017. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Township?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Township.
Has Township's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Township have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Township 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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