License
Dec 21, 2023
8 recorded violations
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN RETAIL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN RETAIL.
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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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR 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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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST ON WALL VENT OUTSIDE OF UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK.
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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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOXES OF CELLULAR SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN RETAIL AND CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS 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
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEBRIS AT INTERIOR BASE OF ONE DOOR SMALL COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES OF TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES AT BASE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON FAN COVERS IN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOLES IN TOP AREAS OF WALLS OF WASHROOM ON SOUTHSIDE AND EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 21, 2023 · Original Source