Vermilion
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
90
Score
Vermilion has been inspected 23 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. HOT WATER KNOB OF EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IS HARD TO TURN ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13:OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104.0F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRUBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BESUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED DURING RECENT IMSPECTION ON 9/10/2024 OBSERVED HOT WATER AT BAR RESTORED, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.9-49.5F(SHRIMP 49.5F, BEEF 49.3F, TOFU 45.9F AND ROASTED VEGETABLES 46.4F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $35 WEIGHING 3.5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED A RECORD OF ALL VISITS DESCRIBING ALL PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, INCLUDING INSPECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES OR OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL PESTS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED AN INVALID COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 9/10/2024 PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585597 DATED 11/21/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLES DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS AND CASTER WHEELS UNDER ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS EXCESSIVLY SOILED WITH GREASE, FOOD, AND OTHER DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN AREA WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND SINK ACROSS FROM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDED FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERSIK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS STORED ON SHELF IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED(WITH HANDLE UP) OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 29, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: REQUIRED SUMMARY REPORT THAT WAS PROVIDED ON 11/21/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PROVIDED UPDATED COPY OF THE NEW SUMMARY REPORT ON SITE TO POST IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED CATERING EQUIPMENT/DISHES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: FAUCET HANDLES DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: FLOORS AND CASTER WHEELS UNDER ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS EXCESSIVLY SOILED WITH GREASE, FOOD, AND OTHER DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND 1 LIVE RODENT ON PIPE IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE RODENTS AND DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT USING PROPER PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDED UPDATED PEST CONTROL REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CATERING EQUIPMENT/DISHES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE UNDER HANDSINK LEAKING WATER NEAR THE COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN MENS RESTROOM AND FAUCET HANDLES DIFFICULT TO OPEN IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND CASTER WHEELS UNDER ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS EXCESSIVLY SOILED WITH GREASE, FOOD, AND OTHER DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAG-IN-A-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT BAG-IN-A-BOX UNIT IS NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .
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Oct 14, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON MOLD AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED AND NOT FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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86
Dec 19, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: 3-302.13- OBSERVED COCKTAIL ON MENU MADE WITH WHOLE RAW EGGS IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/COCKTAILS THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4.301.11- OBSERVED BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS AT COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. AT TIME OF INSPECTION BOTH UNITS HELD NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN UNITS. UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT AND TO SERVICE UNIT AND ENSURE THAT TEMPERATURE MAINTAINS AT 41F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT -BAR HAND SINK -DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive accumulation of black, slimy, mold like substance along the top of 3 compartment sink in rear prep, and on the walls in the corner (along the top of metal counter) near the dish machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize these area. Must re-grout areas where there is a gap between wall and tops of metal counters.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint on walls in dry storage area. Must repair and maintain same. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed several lights in kitchen without light shields. Must provide covers or shields for all lights in prep area, or replace with shatter proof bulbs/ add end caps. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed right wash bowl sink in ladies's restroom in disrepair. Observed rapid dripping of right faucet, and slow drain. Must repair and maintain same.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE ROOM BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ALSO SOME FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED, BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE DOES NOT REACH ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXTENND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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70
Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2016
Routine
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: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASH AREA UNDER DRAIN BOARD AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN PREP AREA IN CRACK/CREVICE OF EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL/WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AND WALL AND BETWEEN SHELF AND WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH SHELF TO WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA UNUSED AND USED REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTEIROR OF ALL COOLERS 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 FOOD STAINS/FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT HAND WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES. BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOFED OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PLASTIC LID ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS HAS NO LABEL. MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARDS, DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, MOP SINK, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE FLOOR IN THE LOCKER ROOM OF THE EMPLOYEES, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOK LINE WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOFED OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI SERVE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI SERVE UTENSIL OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT AND DUST, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT. ALSO NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER TO PREVENT ICE CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI SERVE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI SERVE UTENSIL OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FORM DIRT AND DUST, REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2013
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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 12 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE. FOUND A PAN OF PAR-COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON THE VERY BOTTOM PART OF A WHEELED CART (INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER), BELOW THE TRAYS OF RAW FISH & RAW MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS ABOVE THE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS NEEDED AT THE BAR-MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CONDENSERS, FAN GUARDS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, SODA GUN HOLDERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COUNTER AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP OR FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT UNDER THE BAR SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT THE DISHROOM AREA-MUST REPLACE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET SPRAYER AT THE SCRAPING SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED (IN POOR REPAIR). 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.
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Apr 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA GUN AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR.
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Oct 5, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND POT WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN, ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP/POT WASH ROOM.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT.
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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. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING (UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food build up inside unused reach in cooler and dust build up on rear of dairy walk in cooler compressor. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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 detail clean all unclean walls throughout dry storage room.
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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. Dishmachine sprayer nozzle in poor repair. Must repair/reattach nozzle to sprayer.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. West walk in cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged gasket.
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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. Observed accumilated dust build up on prep coolers compressors. Must clean and maintain.
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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. Basement floor not clean under and around unused chairs and along walls. Must keep floor clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean walls aroud/behind dishmachine and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vermilion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vermilion on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vermilion?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Vermilion.
Has Vermilion's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vermilion have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vermilion 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 Vermilion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vermilion is inspected around two times per year on average.
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