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Oct 10, 2023
7 recorded violations
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN LIQUOR AREA BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF AND BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND ON SIDES AND AT BASE OF LARGE REAR EXIT DELIVERY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER SHELVES AND WALL CONSTRUCTED OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL UNSEAL WOODEN AREAS OF FRONT COUNTER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BLUE PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER COUNTER IN LIQUOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLUE PLASTIC FROM EXTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF UNIT SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILTY.
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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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL ON SOUTHSIDE AND AT BASE OF WALL ON EASTSIDE OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEAR LARGE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH(CONSTRUCTED OF ROCKS AND CONCRETE), DAMAGED AND CRACKED AREAS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source