Vincent

1475 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Vincent has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Sep 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

Vincent's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CRUSHED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERED WHITE CHALKY SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 11, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEXT TO DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS APPRORIATELY IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND LOOSE TRASH IN THE UTILTIY ROOM IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PRESENT FOR ONE OF THE THREE (3) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
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78
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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90
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES STORED FACING UP ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR SMOOTHLY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Sep 8, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: #47)4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL #55)6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA, AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM, AND BY THE WALK-IN COOLER. #55)6-201.17 NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BY THE HEATING UNIT ROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2020, REPORT #2463335 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE CUBES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Dec 17, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE HEATING UNIT ROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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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 AREA, AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM AND BY THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT BULBS.
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Dec 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING BOTH, THE REMINDER [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE HEATING UNIT ROOM OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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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 AREA, AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM AND BY THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT BULBS.
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70
May 29, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES USED NEAR COFFEE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOT OF UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. MUST GET RID OF ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ELEVATE ALL REMAINING ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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55
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE OVEN ON THE PREP COUNTER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HEATING ROOM AND THE ROOM ADJACENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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86
Sep 6, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH RACKS FOR THE DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE BLACKENED WITH STAINED DIRT. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL FLOORING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED AND WITH OPEN SEAMS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON WALLS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL AND THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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86
Aug 25, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND SOAP UNABLE TO DISPENSE AT 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE NOTED PREPARING FOODS. MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 20 LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ON WALLS AND STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ALL FLIES, REMOVE ANY BREEDING SOURCES OF MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED THIRTY MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS #2050336 ON 5-15-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND BAR. ALSO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT RUST INSIDE BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED REMOVE.#35- OPENING ON WALL BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. SEAL WALL IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND THEE DISH ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SPICES ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED POT/PANS MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH RACKS FOR THE DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE BLACKENED WITH STAINED DIRT. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE WHITE COOLER AT THE DISH AREA DIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. STAIRS TO BASEMENT, UNDER BOTH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FLOOR DRAIN MUST BE EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. METAL FLOORING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLED AND WITH OPEN SEAMS. MUST REPAIR TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL AND THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND BAR. ALSO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT RUST INSIDE BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA AND BEHIND BAR AT FIRST FLOOR. KEEP AREA DRY. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING ON WALL BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD/COVING. SEAL WALL IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND THEE DISHROOM.
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Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE OF THE 3 PREP COOLER LID. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPPER BACK SPLASH GUARD AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WEST SIDE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE DOOR GOING TO THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT CEILING. HOOD, LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB AND TUBES CONNECTING TO THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Jan 25, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL, TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, WITH ORANGE, WHITE AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS 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: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, TRAY, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE OF THE 3 PREP COOLER LID. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE 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 MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS), BREAD TOASTER OVEN WITH BREAD CRUMBS AND DUST ON THE DOOR, UPPER BACK SPLASH GUARD AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING, WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WEST SIDE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE DOOR GOING TO THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT CEILING. HOOD, LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB AND TUBES CONNECTING TO THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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70
Jun 5, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED CEILING SECTION IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGER INFORMED A BEAM IS BEING INSTALLED IN THAT LOCATION, AND THE CEILING WAS DAMAGED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR. MUST REPAIR CEILING AFTER SUPPORT BEAM IS INSTALLED AND THE AREA MUST BE DETAIL CLEANDED AND SANITIZED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A NEW WALL WAS INSTALLED BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; IN BETWEEN THE NEW WALL AND THE OLD WALL THERE IS A GAP THAT RUNS ALL THE WAY ACROOS THE EAST WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE TRAILS.
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May 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE GREASE COMPACTOR AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN WHILE KEEPING GREASE INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ABOVE THE HOODVENTS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD AND ROOF OF THE HOODVENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A NEW WALL WAS INSTALLED BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; IN BETWEEN THE NEW WALL AND THE OLD WALL THERE IS A GAP THAT RUNS ALL THE WAY ACROOS THE EAST WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE TRAILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED CEILING SECTION IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGER INFORMED A BEAM IS BEING INSTALLED IN THAT LOCATION, AND THE CEILING WAS DAMAGED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR. MUST REPAIR CEILING AFTER SUPPORT BEAM IS INSTALLED AND THE AREA MUST BE DETAIL CLEANDED AND SANITIZED.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE FOOD,AND CLEAN DISHES SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELVES OR WRAP PIPES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND BROKEN,BASEMENT AREA.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE FOOD RACK. BROWN CEILING DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /PAINT.REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT PREP/ DISH ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS / HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR MENTIONED LOCATION.ALSO FOOD PREPARATION MUST BE DONE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE FOOD,AND CLEAN DISHES SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELVES OR WRAP PIPES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA SURFACE IS POROUS AND BROKEN,BASEMENT AREA.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE FOOD RACK. BROWN CEILING DUE TO TOO MUCH SMOKE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /PAINT.REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR/REPLACE WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPER IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN PREP AREA WALL BY EXIT DOOR TO DINING ROOM ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING/PAINT CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT LEAKS. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/MAKE VISIBLE AT ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TANK ROOM CLUTTERED (CLEANING SUPPLIES, USED OIL, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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 DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHNMACHINE AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 12, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repair, storage shelving in rear kitchen had exposed raw wood, shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, ice machine, need detailed cleaning.storage shelving in bsmt need cleaning.
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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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls, ceilings in prep areas 1st floor, and bsmt. that had gaps, peeling paint shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing, damaged light shields in prep areas shall be replaced. light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vincent last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vincent on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vincent?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Vincent.

Has Vincent's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vincent have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vincent 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 Vincent inspected?

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