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R J Grunts
August 24, 2026 · Fail
cooked
- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings6
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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handwashing sink issuescriticalOfficial wording: Hands Clean & Properly WashedInspector note: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH BARE HANDS AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE THEN UNLOAD THE CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS OR PROPER GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved Thawing Methods UsedInspector note: NOTED IMPROPERLY THAWING OF FROZEN TURKEY BURGERS ON A FOOD RACK ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTINUE THE THAWING PROCESS UNDER REFRIGERATION. BURGERS NOTED AT 25.1F.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TOWELS AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR AT THE COOKS LINE.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2637123 ON 5-19-26 NOT CORRECTED. #37- BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #45-ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. #55- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#58-: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on May 19, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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