Chicago
23
BEAT

I Hop 1229

3760 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
23/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
16
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-12
Pass Rate
25%
7 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-12)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2025, 2024...)
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Documentation & Training critical 15×
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Other serious 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-12-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR AND 1-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHSING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHE...

2025-01-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-01-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIMNET, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNNOPERABLE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595413 ON 06/07/2024. #49. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE CRTMENT SINK...

2025-01-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN FAJITA, SCRAMBLED EGGS ETC. INSTRUCTED...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 61.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIMNET, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNNOPERABLE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595413 ON 06/07/2024. #49. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE CRTMENT SIN...

2024-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2024-05-30 Fail Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS ELEVATION UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. REPAIR MATERIALS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE FRONT SERVER FRUIT COOLER.----INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SERVER COFFEE STATION WITH DEBRIS.----WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE WATER CONDITIONER SYSTEM WITH BLACK MOLD.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR HOT WATER T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

1ST FLOOR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHERS STORE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-27-23 REPORT #2570338 NOT CORRECTED.#55- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AN...

2023-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CH...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ON TUBBING INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE TUBES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL HOUSING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE IN STORAGE ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- - FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE ON THE FLOOR. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. -...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DUSTY CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2022-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHAR...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE/CLEAN PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON ...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT BOTTOM OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2020-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PANEL ON SOUTH EAST END OF COOKING LINE BELOW FLAT TOP GRILLE NEEDS TO BE EASILY REMOVABLE FOR REGULAR CLEANING AND NOT BOLTED SHUT. CURRENTLY PANEL IS NOT EASILY REMOVEABLE AND THERE IS EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AREA BEHIND PANEL...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN FRYERS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF GRILLES MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CABINET UNDER ICE BIN AND SOAP DISPENING AREA UNCLEAN WITH SODA SYRUP SPILLAGE AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN COOKING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. THERE IS STANDING WATER IN A FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOLER IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE COOKING LINE. FLOOR ON THE SOUTHEAST CONER OF THE COOKING LINE BEHIND PANEL UNDER FLAT TOP GR...

2019-06-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-06-25 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
11
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED COFFEE PACKETS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE UNDER THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REMOVE COFFEE FROM UNDER WASTE LINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) RUSTY METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT SERVER SALAD COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOUND DIRTY, OUTSIDE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE EAST WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER/DEBRIS OUTSIDE AT THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED INCLUDING MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.HOLE IN THE METAL WALL AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES AND PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2291122 ON 6-7-19 NOT CORRECTED. #59-NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK, MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2019-06-07 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
13
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED COFFEE PACKETS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE UNDER THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REMOVE COFFEE FROM UNDER WASTE LINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) RUSTY METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT SERVER SALAD COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOUND DIRTY, OUTSIDE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, INSIDE WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE EAST WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE AT THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED INCLUDING MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.HOLE IN THE METAL WALL AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE COFFEE PREP STATION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES AND PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2290771 ON 5-31-19. #51-NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK, MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSU...

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2229615 ON 10-15-18 NOT CORRECTED #58--OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2019-05-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION. SERVER STATED THE MANAGER WAS NOT ON SITE AND NO ONE WAS IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. ALSO CERTIFICATES ON SITE NOT POSTED....

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COFFEE PACKETS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE UNDER THE COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REMOVE COFFEE FROM UNDER WASTE LINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT SERVER SALAD COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOUND DIRTY, OUTSIDE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, INSIDE WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE EAST WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE AT THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.HOLE IN THE METAL WALL AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED INCLUDING MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE COFFEE PREP STATION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES AND PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2229615 ON 10-15-18 NOT CORRECTED. #51-NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK,MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS.#58-OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MA...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION #2229615 ON 10-15-18. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

2018-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(A)SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, AWKWARD FOR HAND WASHING, WHEN IN USE WATER SPLASHED WITH POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINATION.SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE HAND WASHING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13(A)NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK,MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, AND CORNERS(THROUGHOUT),MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE MATS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR AREA AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM,AND STORAGE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) FANS ON CEILING ARE EXTREMELY DUSTY IN DINING ROOM,FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 END CAPS ARE MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT FROM 10-9-18, REPORT #2229441 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. DISPLAYED TO CUSTOMER WAS REPORT FROM 9-20-18. TODAY A NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.

2018-10-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) OBSERVED REAR AREA STORAGE WITH A LARGE DOUGH MIXER ,WHICH IS IN USE(FLOUR AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ON UNIT).NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT AREA MENTIONED.AN HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID AREA FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PRIORIT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11(B) OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT COFFEE STATION WITH EXCESS COFFEE STAINS DUE TO SINK IS USED ALSO HAS A DUMP SINK FOR COFFEE. HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(A)SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 EACH CONTAINERS OF 32oz ORANGE JUICE AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 52F; 1 EACH OF 3/4 GALLON OF MILK AT TEMP OF 52.9F; 1/2 BOTTLE OF CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.8F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELO...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 52.2F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:MILK,ORANGE JUICE ETC. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, AWKWARD FOR HAND WASHING, WHEN IN USE WATER SPLASHED WITH POSSIBILITY OF CONTAMINATION.SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE HAND WASHING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.12 METAL BASE UNDER TWO ELECTRICAL BURNER STOVE NOT COMPLETELY COVER SAID BASE, INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SO THE BASE COVERS THE ENTIRE SURFACE AND EASY TO TO CLEAN

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13(A)NO SERVICE SINK/MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK,MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS.

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 WE OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET OR RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINKS,WITH MECHANICAL DRAIN AT SAID SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIO...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-504.111 FOUND OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED NORTH SIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE LIDS ARE BROKEN/CURVE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17(A) FANS ON CEILING ARE EXTREMELY DUSTY IN DINING ROOM,FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE MATS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR AREA AND THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM,AND STORAGE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, AND CORNERS(THROUGHOUT),MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 END CAPS ARE MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
65
Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins
76
Lee'S Wok
18
Bien Me Sabe Venezuelan Cafe & Restaurant

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