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April 1, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN TACOS, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 24, 2025: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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