Uncommon Ground
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Uncommon Ground 35 times, with records going back to 2011. Uncommon Ground was last inspected on Jan 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 21 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Uncommon Ground trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BLACK BEANS AND COOKED BEEF RIBS IN THE 2-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATED, LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7-DAYS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 36LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $198. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES ON SHELVING NOT IMPROPERLY STORED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER WITH OPENING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN WALLS SMOOTHE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR BACKYARD OF FACILITY SUCH AS BUCKETS, STORAGE SHELVING, BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT DIRT AND DEBRIS PILED ON BACKYARD. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITACHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR OF BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE DRY STORAGE CORNER LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE TO FAUCET ON SMALL WHITE SINK IN EASTERN MOST BATHROOM, LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO SERVICE STATION IN FRONT DINING AREA, TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE AND REMOVEABLE. HOT AND COLD WATER ARE STILL AVAILABLE FROM FAUCET, AND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK HANDLE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR BENEATH FRYER EQUIPMENT IN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON THE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND BOWLS ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES USE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR STORAGE OF ALL PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTRED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE.
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Jun 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 46.8F, CHICKEN 47.7F TOMATOES 45.5F, HAM 44.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCEOF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Sep 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES WERE AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE BASEMENT NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM AND PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THEN HANDLING CLEAN DISHES (POT AND SHEET TRAY). MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010) ? C.O.S.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD IN THE REAR SALAD STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD HOLDING UNIT STOCKED WITH FOOD. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED PLATES AND BOWLS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE SOILED DISHES AWAY FROM CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPAIR SAID CUTTING SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEWAGE SYSTEM IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE SYSTEM WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPENINGS AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL WALLS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2022
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: I OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT'S AUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE OPEN, EXPOSING AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD INSIDE THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. I ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, AND ADVISED MANAGER TO CONTACT COMPANY TO EMPTY AND CLEAN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 6, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, BLACK BEAN MIXTURE, CHEESE) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 55.9-57.7 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE COOKING LINE TAKE SPINACH WITH HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND WITH NO GLOVES AND PLACE IT ON TO A PLATE WITH A BURGER THAT WAS SERVED TO A CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WEAR WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES OR HEAT TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHEESE STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND DISHWASHERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED WITH MILK CRATES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH TWO SLIDING DOORS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TO COVER THE TOP FOOD ITEMS IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43, 47, 55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2472510 DATED 1/11/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- -43)3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -47) 4-501.11 NOTED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. -55)6-201.17 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILINGS, WALLS, AND ALONG WITH PIPING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER ON THE FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILINGS, WALLS AND ALONG PIPING ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE LINEN ROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE, AT THE SECOND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA, AT THE COFFEE STATION WITH COFFEE GRINDS ON THE FLOOR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Mar 16, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES, SHREDDED CHEESE AND BLACK BEAN BURGERS STORED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. RAW BEEF PATTIES WERE FOUND AT A TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. BLACK BEAN BURGERS WERE FOUND AT A TEMPERATURE OF 46.1F. SHREDDED CHEESE WAS FOUND AT 44.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 180 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT IN BASEMENT. 100 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP COOLER RADIATOR IN BASEMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND GREASE TRAP AREA IN BASEMENT AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF 3 BOILERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT ENTRANCE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE SODA POP GUN MACHINE WITH MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP AT FRONT ENTRANCE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COOKS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS THAT COVERS BODY HAIR THAT IS DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPTMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN BATHROOM NEAR BARISTA BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 1, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN RUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.---- OBSERVED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND MISSING HANDLES ON 2 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AND A BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN BASEMENT NEAR DOWNSTAIRS PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.---- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC DISH RACKS AT THE DISH MACHINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN MUSIC ROOM TOILET ROOM, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND REAR TOILET ROOM NEAR BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED RAW WOOD IN THE MUSIC ROOM TOILET ROOM WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES, RAW WOOD WALL AT BARISTA AREA, EXPOSED UNEVEN BRICK WALL IN THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION WITH OPEN CREVICES, HOLES IN BRICK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION AND BROKEN AND CRACKED WOODEN FLOORBOARDS IN BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.----OBSERVED EXCESSIVE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS FOAM AND MAKE SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sep 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POSTED SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC TO VIEW FROM INSPECTION ON 12/20/18. NEW SUMMARY POSTED DURING THIS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, ON WATER AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND FINISHING FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS GARNISHING MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER COVERED IN RUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND MISSING HANDLES ON 2 DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AND A BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN BASEMENT NEAR DOWNSTAIRS PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC DISH RACKS AT THE DISH MACHINE BLACKENED AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN MUSIC ROOM TOILET ROOM, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND REAR TOILET ROOM NEAR BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION AND BROKEN AND CRACKED WOODEN FLOORBOARDS IN BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED WINE COOLER BEING STORED NEAR WATER HEATERS NEXT TO GREEN ROOM, VARIOUS UNUSED ITEMS ON BACK PORCH NEAR ENTRANCE TO COURTYARD, AND VARIOUS UNUSED ITEMS UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS FOAM AND MAKE SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA BROKEN AND COVERED IN BLACK DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING, BROKEN AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED RAW WOOD IN THE MUSIC ROOM TOILET ROOM WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES, RAW WOOD WALL AT BARISTA AREA, AND RAW WOODEN MOUNTS FOR SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSERS IN THE KITCHEN. EXPOSED UNEVEN BRICK WALL IN THE COFFEE SERVICE STATION WITH OPEN CREVICES, HOLES IN BRICK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE SERVER COFFEE PREP STATION.
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Dec 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, STEAK, ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND UNDERCOOKED STEAK ON MENU NOT DISCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Oct 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-18-17 INSPECTION #1981619. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 18, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED.MUST LABEL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUN EXHAUST HOOD AND GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOIWNG AREAS: BEHIND COOLERS, BASEMENT, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(CHIPPING PLASTER) BY ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ESPRESSO MACHINE AND 2 DRIP COFFEE MACHINES WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 15, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVD BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH COVER LID INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR AND CHEST MEAT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 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 OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPING IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR NORT SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ON MAIN BKITCHEN AREA AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPELY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 19, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBERS GASKETS RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE TALL 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL TOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND COFFEE BAR AREA IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. 1ST FLOOR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND AMINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F FOR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STOTED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TURKEY BURGERS AT 51.8F BEEF BURGERS AT 47.9F, SWISS CHEESEA5 49.7F, HALF @ HALF MILK 50.9F, CHEDDAR CHEESE 51.1F, CHIRIZO 50.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED ALL FOOD ITEMS 20LBSOF FOOD VALUE OF $100 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBERS GASKETS RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOORS AT THE TALL 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL TOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND COFFEE BAR AREA IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY FRYERS) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.7 F, FOUND CHEESE, CALIMARI SAUCE, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.7, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 55.2 F, CALIMARI SAUCE AT 45.9 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED 1 MISSING FLOOR TILE BY FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR BAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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70
Jun 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 1-DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER AT WAITRESS STATION NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.0 F ALSO FOUND LOWER LEVEL CHEESE REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.1 F. FOUND MILK AND CHEESE INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MILK AT 55.4 F AND CHEESE AT 54.1 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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78
Oct 9, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION LINING THE ICE SHOOT, UPPER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES, AND THE ICE TRAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND SLIME FROM ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS AND ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE ATTACHED TO THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR IN THE 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: FOUND AN OPEN CLOSET AREA BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINES WITH THE FLOORS COVERED IN DRYWALL DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDER THE RINSE SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRIPPING INTO A 5 GALLON BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE PREP LINE. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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70
Feb 3, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DARK AND DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE FOUND, CONTINUE TO REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND OFFER NO HARBORAGE TO PESTS.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
5 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: OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER THE SHELVING AND BASEBOARD AREAS OF THE REAR DINING ROOM DOORWAY AND AROUND THE HOLES IN THE BASEBOARDS AND OPEN SWITCHPLATE OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN DOORWAY. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND FILL IN ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES WHERE MICE CAN HARBOR. REVIEW THE DETAILS IN YOUR PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COLD PREP CUTTING BOARD IS DARK AND PITTED, CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DARK AND DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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 BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF HOLES. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE DISHROOM IS DARK, INCREASE THE LIGHTING SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT YOU ARE CLEANING.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP ARE MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER NEAR TO FRONT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA, ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR. REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE.
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86
Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED LIQUOR "FUSIONS" MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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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. THE FOLLOWING FREEZER UNITS IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. ALL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. COOKS LINE SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. RAW WOODEN BENCHES IN NEW DINING ROOM AND RAW WOOD AT BARISTA BAR MUST BE SEALED. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT THE FOLLOWING: BAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. EXTERIOR WOODEN CABINETS AT ENTRANCE TO 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. DIRTY WINDOW SILE IN DISH ROOM AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ENTRANCE, MUST CLEAN.
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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. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT DINING AREA AND BEHIND BAR WITH UNEVEN, CRACKED TILES. MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR VENTS IN MIDDLE DINING ROOM AND WASHROOM OFF THAT DINING ROOM DIRT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED ALSO BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT PREP.
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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 SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AT SALAD COOLER. WALL AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MUST REPAIR. WALL AT DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON WALLS AS CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL CORDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO HOT WATER IN NEWLY BUILD WASHROOM IN NEW DINING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. HOT WATER FOUND THROUGHOUT OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR WALKWAY AND GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncommon Ground last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncommon Ground on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncommon Ground?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Uncommon Ground.
Has Uncommon Ground's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uncommon Ground have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Uncommon Ground means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Uncommon Ground inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncommon Ground is inspected around three times per year on average.
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