Uncle Remus

5611 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Uncle Remus 36 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 26 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA WITH BROWN WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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95
May 21, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594325 DATED: 5/2/24 NOT CORRECTED; #38-OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #49-OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56-NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BROWN WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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86
May 9, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET CONTAINING MIXED SEASONINGS WITHOUT A LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS USED ON PREP TABLE LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SMOUNS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN PLACE FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET CONTAINING MIXED SEASONINGS WITHOUT A LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS USED ON PREP TABLE LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SMOUNS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN PLACE FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 2-3 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED MANAGER CHARMAINE RICKETTE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNSED COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER BASKETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK BASINS,3- COMP SINK BASINS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE,HALL WAY AND BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING ,STAINED,AND DAMAGED CEILINGS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL TILES AND HOLES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BASEBOARDS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD,STANDING WATER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE OF MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN AND ON BOXES OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS ON STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVES,ON TOP OF UNUSED GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WALL OUTLET COVERS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN CRATES GARBAGE CANS,CHEST FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREAS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON BOTH SIDES OF CASHIER COUNTER,ON FLOOR IN FURNACE & HOT WATER TANK ROOM,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREAS,ON STAIRS LEADING TO FRONT BASEMENT STAIRS AND UNDER REAR BASEMENT STAIRS,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/2021.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 59.0F-62.6F INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 25LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIMS.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.LIDS ARE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNSED COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER BASKETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK BASINS,3- COMP SINK BASINS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE,HALL WAY AND BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING ,STAINED,AND DAMAGED CEILINGS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL TILES AND HOLES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BASEBOARDS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD,STANDING WATER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2020
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN THE CLOSET NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIRR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BREAK ROOM. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS IN THE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE BREAK ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR STORAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE RACKS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 12, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. LAST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL WAS 12-10-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR STORAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE RACKS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ESP. WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER NEED ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 15, 2019
License
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY STORAGE RACK/SHEVLING RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXI PAINT.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2223190, DATE 10-1-18. #37:3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. #58: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. #55: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #6-501.12 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE STORAGE RACKS TO ACCESS THE AREA AND ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH #57:#2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #56:#6-501.14(A) - OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.#49: #4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Removal of suspension sign
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED UP ON THE FRONT DOOR WITH ADVERTISEMENT ON THE FRONT AND PAPERS ON THE BACK INSIDE THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-050.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN UP ITEMS LIST ON THIER CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND A MISSING AIR GAP UNDERNEATH THE OTHER 3 COMP SINK NEXT TO A STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VOILATION #60.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Oct 1, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 - FOUND STANDING BLACK SEWAGE POOLING IN SEVERAL SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON TO ACCESS THE AREA AND NOTED THAT PAPER TOWELS BEING USED IN THE TOILETS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE SEWAGE OVERFLOWING. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3-COMP SINK AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WASTE WATER IS PROPERLY DISPOSED OF. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5.205.11(A)(A) - OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING CLOTHS AND DIRTY APRONS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). SEE BELOW FOR CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 (A-D) - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE BELOW FOR CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 - OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) - OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B-C) - OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS FOR THE FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 - OBSERVED LIVE ANT ACTIVITY AND MAGGOTS IN THE BASEMENT AND APPX. 45 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA GATHERING AROUND DIRTY POTS PLACED ON THE 3-COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD. OBSERVED THE DIRTY POTS, SEWAGE BACKUP AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AS BEING A POSSIBLE SOURCE. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11B - OBSERVED FAR LEFT DOOR TO 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA BEING HELD CLOSED WITH A BROOM HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12 - NOTED THAT ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP. MANAGER STATES THAT THE CATCH-BASIN WAS RECENTLY REMOVED BY THEIR PLUMBER WHO IS WORKING ON THEIR SEWAGE LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS, AND HOLES IN EXISTING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NOTED DEBRIS NEXT TO AND UNDER THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE STORAGE RACKS TO ACCESS THE AREA AND ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14(A) - OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
58
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) - OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2016 POSTED AT THE ORDERING WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST CURRENT REPORT AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 10, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGH OUT. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND (8LBS)OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 84.3F ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA AND (2LBS)OKRA AT 80.6F ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION. TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS AT TOTAL COST OF $95. 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: OBSEVERD 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.7F INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,TOTAL COST $75.00 FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION ,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA
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Nov 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA
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82
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HAS GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP, LIP, AND LID OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEQN AND MAINTAINEQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET,WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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82
Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE WATER AT BOTTOM OF UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 16, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 300 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN BUCKETS AT TEMPERATURES OF 57.3F, 58.0F AND 69.OF THAT EMPLOYEES SAID THEY HAD PREPPED FOR ANOTHER LOCATION AND THAT THE CHICKEN HAD BEEN OUT AND THAWING SINCE 9:00AM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND ONCE PREPPED AND STORED IMMEDIATELY UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 300 LBS VALUED AT $745.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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 REAR OUTSIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; A ONE INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO OBSERVED OVER FIFTY RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS IN THE FRONT LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT; CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM DEC. 3, 2014: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE. NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ANY OPENING AND HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE WATER AT BOTTOM OF UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASEN AND PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLIHMENT AND BASEMENT. CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FRYERS. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN REAR AREA THAT ARE INSIDE OF BRICK WALL (AREA WHERE REAR DOOR LOCATED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR AND STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES AND THAT ALL BUTTS MUST BE CLEANED AND REMOVED. CITATION 7-32-020C ISSUED.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ANY OPENING AND HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 & 4 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CHICKEN IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (REACH IN COOLER). MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVISE ON TOILET DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT'
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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May 31, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FOUND 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND 15-20 IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECHICIAN TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT'
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Apr 9, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND ONE-DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND 1 -DOOR COOLER.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 BACK DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND BETWEEN THEM FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. FOUND FOUND 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND ONE-DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD,FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FIVE AIR VENTS UNDER THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU OUT, SEAL OPENING ON WALLS AND CEILING, REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPTMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND 1 -DOOR COOLER.
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Oct 1, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HUNDREDS OF WHITE BUCKETS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 20, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 BACK DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. FOUND 40 TO 50 FRUIT FLYES FLYING AROUND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FIVE AIR VENTS UNDER THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAD DUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HUNDREDS OF WHITE BUCKETS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 13, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN COOLERS,FRYERS
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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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR HALLWAY.
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Aug 23, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALSO NO CURRENT LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/23/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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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 CLEAN COOLERS,FRYERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Sep 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
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: 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. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON NEXT VISIT, AND PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BACK DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE AND OBSERVED 60 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. LAST INSPECTION REPORT AND SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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 CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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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 PERSONAL ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA
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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 LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Remus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Remus on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Remus?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 26 times, more than any other issue at Uncle Remus.

Has Uncle Remus' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Remus have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Remus 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 Uncle Remus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Remus is inspected around two times per year on average.