Chicago
77
YOUR CALL

Chicken Planet

177 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
15 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-24
Pass Rate
75%
2 failures
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-24
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2017)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 30×
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-02-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM GRILL STATION WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 55.6 DEGREES F. NO TCS FOODS WERE IN THE REACH-IN AT THE START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET IN POOR CONDITION ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FOUNTAIN DRINK NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

2025-02-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-02-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE FEMALE RESTROOM, MUST OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-07-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE GARBAGE CAN LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIV...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED A RAT TRAP SET BY THE FACILITY UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ANY PEST TRAPS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILLS. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2556777 DATED 6/3/22; 47 - 4-501.11: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH COR...

2022-06-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO TAKE OFF GLOVES BEFORE WASHING HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HEAVILY SCRATCHED SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER CLEAN

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2019-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH AND RINSE BASIN WITH HOLE . MUST REPAI AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-05-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON SOME SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED MINOR SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA MACHINE AND MINOR DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE ICE SLOT OF THE SODA MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAI...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MINOR DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING (FLAT TOP GRILL AND STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTS MISSING ABOVE THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2017-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-07-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND RIM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

-OBSERVED STAINED CAULKING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINER IN USE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFAC...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

-OBSERVED REACHING COOLER BOTTOM SURFACE WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED FRONT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

-OBSERVED FLOORING BEHIND GRILL LINE, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

-OBSEREVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ALONG LOWER (SOUTH) WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. -OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT LINE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Soda fountain dispensers not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

2016-03-11 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-02-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FFOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE

2015-04-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS AND STORING THEM WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO WHERE THE CHICKEN IS PROCESSED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

2014-06-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.

2013-05-21 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.(THE LARGE GREY PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING CHICKEN).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS AT WALL TO REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REAPIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

2012-10-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.(I.E., SPICES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA PAPRIKA AND TUMERIC)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY CORNER OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE COCA-COLA SODA DISPENSING MACHINE WHICH FALLS ONTO FLOOR MAKING A SPILL IN FRONT ON THE COCA-COLA MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS AT WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLASHES ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK.

2011-11-08 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DEEP PITS IN SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD(COOKED CHICKEN CHOPPING BOARD) AND NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNC...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MAKE REAR AREA FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCT...

2011-05-12 Pass Short Form Fire-Complaint

No violations found.

2011-02-22 Pass License

No violations found.

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