THE MEDICI
1331 E 57TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
THE MEDICI has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 10, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.
2 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Protecting food from contamination.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example:
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example:
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2025. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2025. For example:
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
17 inspections
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS NOT COVERED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF PREP COOLERS AND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER DISPLAY CASES AND BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON BOXES OF STRAWS, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, STORAGE BINS, EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS NOT COVERED IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASE, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE BAKERY ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE BAKERY BY THE OVENS AND SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- ALL GRAB AND GO ITEMS IN NEED OF NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED A SPONGE FOR CLEANING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED SPONGES NEED TO BE CHANGE FREQUENTLY TO AVOID BACTERIA GROWTH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OFTEN
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- ALL NON HOLDING SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL LARGE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCTS NAME.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALL, UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNER.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Short Form Complaint
0 infractions
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR NEAR STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL DISPLAY, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Complaint Re-Inspection
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-201.11OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY MANAGEMENT OF ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL PLUMBING LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-202.11(B)REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY MANAGEMENT OF ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGES, SHORTENING, CUSTARD, AND CREAM CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT SOUTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES AND FORKS IN WAIT STATION AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED AS STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL STOPPERS ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN ALL DISPLAY, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE A PROPER LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. (NOTED A LIGHT SHIELD WITH LARGE GRATES. THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION IF THE LIGHT BULB SHATTERS)
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
9 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER 6.5LBS POTATO SALAD 12/8 44.9F,12.0LBS CHICKEN SALAD 12/5 43.8F,21.0LBS TUNA 44.8F 12/7,12.5LBS. CAJUN TURKEY 44.6F 12/8.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 52 LBS . $422. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY SUCH AS SEVERAL LOAVES OF ASSORTED BAKED BREADS STORED ON OPEN FRONT DISPLAY RACKED SHELVING UNITS AND NOTICED DUST BUILD UP ON ABOVE AND IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS , NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST,DEBRI AND INSECTS.MUST PROTECT PRODUCT DURING DISPLAY.MANAGER REMOVED ALL BREADS AND CLEANED DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL PACKAGED BAKED GOODS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WORN GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BASEMENT & 1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SIDE OF STOVE,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON ALL BAKING PANS,1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT BI-FOLD ENTRY DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND STOVE.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN DELIVERY AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE FLOUR UNDER MIXER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST. ALSO NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN, AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS,ON INTERIOR OF BOXES,ON SHELVES,UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- REPAIR HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED FOODS. LABEL ALL YOGURT PARFAITS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REPLACE CRACKED GLASS DOOR ON DISPLAY CASE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINKS.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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