Short Form Complaint
Dec 1, 2023
8 recorded violations
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER OR WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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6-304.11: OBSERVED NO WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD WATERBUGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD WATERBUGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES, SHELVES, RACKS AND PALLETS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BOXES OF NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN RETAIL AND IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF MULTI-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR SHELVING AND BASE OF MULTI-DOOR COOLER IN REAR RETAIL AREA. OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF PEPSI AND COKE COOLER IN FRONT CASHIER AREA. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BASE OF SNAPPLE COOLER. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR BEVERAGE COOLERS IN SNACK AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SHELVES OF NON WORKING COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SMALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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5-501.115: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE REFUSE AREA AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source