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August 16, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: FOUND RAW FRESH OYSTERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT THE SHELLFISH TAG AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE TAG WITH THE OYSTERS UNTIL DEPLETED THEN KEEP TAG IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. DISCARDED 3 LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT $59.00.
code 14Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AT 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL DOOR AT BOTTOM.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FRYERS. CLEAN AREAS AROUND THE WOKS, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (DISHMACHINE, COOKING, STORAGE) WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON JULY 6, 2023 AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 6, 2023: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.