Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Inspection Score (the higher the better)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS	Feb 2, 2010	0
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS	Feb 16, 2010	100
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS	Sep 28, 2010	100
No violation details available.	Jan 3, 2013	-

Violation descriptions and comments

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.found 3 compartment sinks in prep areas not draining properly(clear water backing up into 2nd, 3rd compartment sink. 3 compartment sink in small prep area drain pipe of 3rd. compartment sink had leakage.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 2/02/2010.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.must provide exposed hand sink to small prep area(front prep) in order to pass license inspection. no citation issued due to license inspection on 2/02/2010.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.found rear exit door in kitchen area not rodent proofed door had 1/4inch gap on bottom/side of door. shall be repair.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 2/02/2010.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.exposed raw wood in kitchen prep areas(cabinets,containers)shall be repair.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep tables, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).damaged floor tiles in bathroom shall be replaced.
walls and ceiling needs to be constructed no open holes and needs to be sealed thur out the kitchen and bathroom area for employees, it has to be clean and dust free. all this through out the premises.
light shield in the kitchen needs detailed cleaning replace or repair broken shields in prep areas
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean need cleaning.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.avobe violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection 2/16/2010.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.above violation has been corrected at this time of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.above violation has been corrected at this of license reinspection on 2/16/2010.

found food items not properly labeled, dated in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair, replaced.
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors behind ice machine need detailed cleaning.
walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area need cleaning. peeling paint on walls in dining areas shall be repair.
light shields in prep area need cleaning.
exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining areas, and coolers need cleaning.
stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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