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February 9, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE CLEAN DISH AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOCATED INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A WATERPROOF ENCASEMENT FOR THE SEWER PIPES OR RELOCATE ITEMS AWAY FROM PIPES.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: FOUND NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY PLUMBING FIXTURE. HOT WATER RANGING FROM 80F-85F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY THAT MEETS PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
code 56

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Compared with No Entry on January 30, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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