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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Skidoe's Cafe And Grill

235 E 51st St

Last inspected Dec 12, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

License

Dec 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 12, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 13, 2023

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO GET A KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE VENT FAN COVER ON THE WASHROOM CEILING IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH PROPERLY.

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 problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2021: #47 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. #53 NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #55 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #57 FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAD NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 25Food temperature

Official wording

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION (MICE DROPPINGS) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, ON THE PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF A COOKING POT AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE, IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, IN THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, IN THE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND IN THE DINING AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER SEATING BOOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS INTERIORS IN VERY UNSANITARY CONDITION AND FOUND WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, CLEAN UNITS AND OR REMOVE UNITS FROM PREMISES IF NOT WORKING. MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, CLEAN STOVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, FRYER, GRILL. REMOVE GREASE FROM FRYER THAT IS NOT CONNECTED AND SITTING IN KITCHEN NEAR THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET ROOM.

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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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source

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