SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOUSE OF WINGS.

BEAT. 33/100

2447 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 13, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12--OBSERVED PIPE WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. CONDENSATION PIPE MUST BE REROUTED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.

AUG 6
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED DRAINAGE PIPE FROM CEILING GOING DIRECTLY INTO HAND SINK. MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 77F. 3 CONTAINERS OF COOKED WINGS WERE FOUND SITTING ON COUNTER. PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS HE TOOK THEM OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT 8 AM. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CONTAINERS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER THEN AIR DRYING. MUST SCRAPE/WASH THEN RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SANITIZE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED PIPE WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. CONDENSATION PIPE MUST BE REROUTED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17/ OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTHER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WINGS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 57.9F-59.8F. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEAM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2582788 ON 10/03/2023. #37. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41. ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #44.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS WITH SHELVING THAT ENABLES THE FLOORS TO BE SWEPT, MOPPED AND MONITORED. #55. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR'S WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. THE HAND SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO, UNDER, AND TOUCHING BAGS OF CELERY AND WRAPPED PRE-PACKAGED READY-TO-EAT CELERY STICKS AND DIPPING DRESSINGS TO BE SERVED WITH COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW CHICKEN AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN OPEN CONTAINERS ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 68.3F TO 90.9F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR REVIEW. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER THAT HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 137F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW, AND I REVIEWED TIME/TEMPERATURE COOLING METHODS FOR FOODS AND MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE LOGS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING THE MANAGER, MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS WITH SHELVING THAT ENABLES THE FLOORS TO BE SWEPT, MOPPED AND MONITORED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WOODEN CLOTHESPINS USED TO HOLD FOOD ORDER TICKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE LID/DOOR, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND HANGING FOOD UTENSILS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR'S WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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SEP 22
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN AT THE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR THE COOLING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

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

MISSING HANDLE AT REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER, ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE WASHBOWLAT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.FIRST HANDWASH SINK BY THE POP COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

DEC 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 67.3F AND COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 63.1F. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 5 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AND 2 BOXES OF CHICKEN TENDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD AND DENATURE IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.

AUG 26
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

AUG 18
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED THAT THERE IS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (AU JUS GRAVY) IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1533010 ON 4-17-15: #32: OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD. #34:OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FRYERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. #38: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRY WARMER BIN AND LAMP STRUCTURE. ALSO NOTED A KNIFE IN THE KNIFERACK WITH A HANDLE THAT WAS MELTED AND CAN NO LONGER BE EASILY CLEANED (THE SURFACE IS WRINKLED AND PUCKERED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND THE KNIVE AND TO MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

APR 17
2015
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED WHITE POWDER LIKE SUBSTANCE IN PLASTIC NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. WHITE POWDER AND CONTAINER DISCARDED.

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

OBSERVED SHELVING NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR MADE OF POUROUS MATERIAL. ALL SHELVING NEEDS TO BE NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRYER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FRYERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS SO THAT DISHES AND UTENSILS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NON WORKING FRYER. FRYER MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED.

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