Two Birds One Stone

2476-2478 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2016
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Two Birds One Stone has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On Apr 26, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Two Birds One Stone's record stops at Apr 26, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Two Birds One Stone trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR MOPSINK,NEAR 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS IN BRICKS IN DINING AREA AND AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA,LOOSE ,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 APPX. 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN A PIECE OF WOOD AND LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER AND DINING ROOM SLIDING DOORS HAS OPENINGS ALONG TOP OF DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/19/16.(SERIOUS 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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH AND PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS,PREP COOLERS,DISH AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,FAN GUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,SMALL COOLERS AND ICE BINS IN BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR MOPSINK,NEAR 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO ATM MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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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 HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILETROOM OPENINGS IN BRICKS IN DINING AREA AND AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA,LOOSE ,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SMALL BAr
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH BLACK DSICOLORATION ON THE WALLS AND SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL THE ICE BINS ON BOTH BARS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SMALL BAR
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO BARS ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SMALL BAR, AND AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND THE CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Two Birds One Stone last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Two Birds One Stone on file is from Apr 26, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Two Birds One Stone?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Two Birds One Stone.

Has Two Birds One Stone's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Two Birds One Stone have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Two Birds One Stone means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.