Chicago
62
YOUR CALL

Dee'S Restaurant Inc

1114-1118 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
62/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-17
Pass Rate
53%
3 failures
Score
62/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-17
Failed 3 inspections (2022, 2014, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 61 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 61×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 15×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
2025-09-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-07-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA AND AT THE FRONT PACKING PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP SUSHI COOLER AND ONE DOOR UPRIGHT DAIRY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PACKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PACKING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL DOORS OF COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK'S LINE OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: NOTED RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 HOT AND COLD WATER NOT OPERATIONAL ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE LEFT WASHBOWL AVAILABLE.----MISSING FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC SHIELD IN THE REAR ROOM WEAR THE UTILITY SINK AND COOLERS ARE LOCATED.

2023-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
11
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK'S LINE OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LEG PROPS FOR THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL DOORS OF COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT AND COLD WATER NOT OPERATIONAL ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE LEFT WASHBOWL AVAILABLE.----MISSING FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC SHIELD IN THE REAR ROOM WEAR THE UTILITY SINK AND COOLERS ARE LOCATED.

2022-04-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.BOTH REAR DOORS WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN.REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR REPLACE BROKEN SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

4-204.18 PIPES ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ARE LEAKING AND UNIT WITH ICE BUILD-UP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORED UNDER UNIT

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT NORTH END OF AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AT FOLLOWING AREA: INSIDE THE POT STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,UNDER THE WOOKS EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR,INSIDE THE WOMEN'S...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: DRY FOOD STAINES AT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13:FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDED.

2022-03-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON-SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(SUSHI). INCLUDED ON COMPUTER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.BOTH REAR DOORS WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN.REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

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

PIPES ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ARE LEAKING AND UNIT WITH ICE BUILD-UP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORED UNDER UNIT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR REPLACE BROKEN SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT NORTH END OF AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AT FOLLOWING AREA: INSIDE THE POT STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,UNDER THE WOOKS EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR,INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DRY FOOD STAINES AT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDED.

2020-03-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION.MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

WOOD PIECES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE USED FOR SHELF NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER MATS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER BLADE IS DIRTY AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR,INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

2019-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN: -BAR AREA -SUSHI STATION -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT NORTH END OF COOK LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED CARROT GARNISHES, FISH FILET, SAUCES, ETC. STORED IN SUSHI STATION COOLERS AND KITCHEN PREP REACH IN COOLERS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MU...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WHITE POWDER AND RED POWDER SUBSTANCES STORED IN SIDE SMALL DELI CONTAINERS AT SUSHI STATION WITH OUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN SMALLER CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED W...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PAPER GOOD, PAPER BAGS, TOGO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED UNDER GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT WINE STORAGE CLOSET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LINE SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REGROUT FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN WITH LARGE WHOLE AND RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE SAID TABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUCK TAPE USED ON SUSHI STATION SLIDING DISPLAY CASE DOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-07-18 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FROM DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE)FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD OFF CEILING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-06-24 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP COOLER,REAR VEGETABLE PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES ,GRILL TABLES IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,BASEMENT REAR VE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATON & FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN MAIN KITCHEN & REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2015-09-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE TWO SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,COOK LINE AND PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR, WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. NO DRAIN STOPPERS ON THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTAL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

2014-11-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-30-14 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-13-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORA...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR

2014-10-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-13-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#35- OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2014-02-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2014-02-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT CANNOT BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CRISPY NOODLES STORED IN A ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE A...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-03-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BOX FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

2010-09-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING BEHIND BAR OR IN REAR SERVER STATION.

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. BASEMENT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN.

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. POOLING LIQUID UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT DRY FOODS STO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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 Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS IS ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
76
Tortorices Pizza
54
Cedar Palace
18
Chopochicken

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