SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TEDINO'S.

BEAT. 33/100

5335 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 12, 2021 · passed

Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
101
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 12
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP PIZZA AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

MAY 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP PIZZA AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS(PIZZA AREA). MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.REPAIR/REPLACE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING TILESAND BUBBLED UP CEILING(DUE TO WATER) TILES AT HALLWAY STORAGE/DISHROOM ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND DUCT PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 21
2021
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP PIZZA AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSOther
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: CAESER DRESSING(EGG YOLK AND ANCHIOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,A 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR.REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS(PIZZA AREA). MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.REPAIR/REPLACE

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FRREZER IN MAIN PREP AREA(NORTH WALL)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT

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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.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT SCRAPE BOWL (AROUND THE RIM)BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED PIECE OF RAW WOOD HOLDING WATER PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE HANGING/STORED AT METAL SHELF AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET NECK AND DRAIN PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING TILESAND BUBBLED UP CEILING(DUE TO WATER) TILES AT HALLWAY STORAGE/DISHROOM ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO BROKEN CEILING TILES AROUND DUCT PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-12-2019, REPORT #2355260 #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT FOR EASY CLEANABILITY. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #53) 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #56) 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

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

OBSERVED TRASH BIN BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR BREAD CRUMBS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- -CRACKS ON HALF WALL BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND PIZZA OVEN/PREP AREA. -WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. -WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE MATERIAL. -STAINED WALL WITH HEAVY DIRT SPLASHED ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAKERY PREP TABLE. -STAINED CEILING TILES ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA. -DUSTY AND DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING ON HALLWAY BY THE WALK IN COOLER LEADING TO THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING ON PREMISE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR HALLWAY BY THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO CERTIFICATE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

JAN 23
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND HOLES AND OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

JAN 16
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED BLACK, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZA, SOUP, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM RE-INSPECTION REPORT #1982893 DATED 2/17/17 NOT CORRECTED:-#38) MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR, WHERE GLASSWARE IS WASHED AND DRINKS PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES AT SAME, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND HOLES AND OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND CEILING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED PILE OF CHAIRS AT THE FRONT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

FEB 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN PREPPING SURFACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR, WHERE GLASSWARE IS WASHED AND DRINKS PREPARED.

FEB 8
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE HANDLED READY TO EAT BURGER BUN WITH BARE HANDS ON COOKS LINE AND CONTINUE TO HANDLE FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. REVIEWED PROPER USAGE OF GLOVES AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-4-16 REPORT #1764158 NOT CORRECTED.#30-LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#34- MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.#43- OBSERVED WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WASH CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON A CLEAN PREPPING SURFACE.

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SPICE STORAGE/DOUGH PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR OF THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE PREP/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE GAS STOVE/TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR, WHERE GLASSWARE IS WASHED AND DRINKS PREPARED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 4
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEFROST CHEST FREEZER (WITH FROZEN MEATS AND VEGETABLES),WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FRENCH FRIES),WITH FOOD CRUMBS ALL OVER THE BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE COCA COLA COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ALONG THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT THE WALLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WASH CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 8
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE COOLER UNDER THE PIZZA LINE AND THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WITH BEER, WINE, AND DRINK COCKTAIL FRUITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED YELLOW SPLATTER ON THE WALLS WHERE UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND WHERE THE DOUGH MIXERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SPLATTERED WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE FOR THE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING UNITS.

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

INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON THE DEEP FREEZER IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 55.5F AND 56.1F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED: RAW CHICKEN BREASTS AT 50.3F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 50.8F, SLICED TURKEY AT 52.1F, VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS AT 49F-52.1F, CONTAINER OF ROAST BEEF AT 52.8F, DELI MEATS AND CHEESE AT 48.3, SALAD TOPPINGS AT 49.3-52.2F, AND RAW HAMBURGER PATTYS AT 51.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED xx# OF FOOD WORTH $XX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

REPLACE THE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING UNITS.

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

INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON THE DEEP FREEZER IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A BROWN SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 29
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD(CANNOLI) STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER THAT ARE DESIGNATED FOR " ONLY SAMPLE", MUST HAVE A LABEL.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH IN TWO DOOR FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. KNIFES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE CUTTING BOARD AND STEAM TABLE AT SANDWICH PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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

HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES UNDER THE COOKING HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEED TO CLEAN.FOOD ON MEAT SLICER,NEED TO CLEAN.DUST BUILD-UP ON WIRES AND PIPES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEBRIS AND DUST UNDER SHELVES ON STORAGE AREA BY THE EAST SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER

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

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE FRONT CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR PIZZA SLICED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

ONE STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED.

FEB 15
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD AND ACCUMULATED FOOD STAINS ON SHELVES UNDER SPICES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND PAINT SPICES SHELVES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND OUTDOOR PATIO EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA AROUND CEILING FAN. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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

POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 1
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2012
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, CHEESE, ETC.- ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY IN EITHER EMPLOYEES WASHROOM OR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL MUST BE REPAIRED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/01/12).

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, INSIDE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON SHELVES THROUGOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BY MIXERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENT.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

MAY 17
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMPS IN REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. AIR TEMP AT 45.7F AT THIS TIME ,INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS OUT OF COOLER BOTTOM & TOP AREA FOR CONDIMENTS AT 46.0F,NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH,PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS RAW CHICKEN WINGS,SICE BEEF,HAMBUGER PATTIES TEMPED BETWEEN 44.9F-50.0F/NO TIME OR TEMP ON ITEMS OR LOG ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS/$150/20LBS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE TIME ON FOOD ITEMS REPAIRED THAT DAY.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UTENSILS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASH REISE & SANITIZED(LARGE POTS & PANS)/PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA/PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA PLASTIC UTENSILS.MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN POTS & PANS IN PREP AREA.

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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.//NEED PROPER LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP ARE WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN,WALK IN COOLERS,BOTTOM SHELVES FOR DRY STORAGE OR PAINT/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN OR BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP ARES./MUST REMOVE ALUMIN FOIL OFF DRY STORAGE/PREP TABLE,SIDE OF GRILL IN PREP AREA IN REAR AREA.

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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR ,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP.SINK NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

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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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING /MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE.

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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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & IN POOR REPAIR CEILING TILE THROUGHT BUSINESS.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER FROM FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY(DETAIL CLEAN & NEATLY STORE AWAY).

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