What is Spoko's health inspection score?

Spoko has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Spoko last inspected?

Spoko was last inspected on May 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Spoko have?

Spoko has 78 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Spoko safe to eat at?

Spoko has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Spoko

Name: Spoko
Address: 723 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 49

723 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #581 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 7, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.1

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 55/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (49/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

14 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

21 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE AND OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED PREP TABLES ON THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/MISSING GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP LINE NEXT TO OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKETS AND REPAIR/REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- OBSERVED TWO WOODEN PANEL WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. OBSERVED WALL PANNELS AND PIECES OF WOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11-OBSERVED HOLE IN DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.18--OBSERVED GAPS PRESENT AROUND VENTS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, EXPOSING WALL CAVITY BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND BOTH VENTS AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER, ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--OBSERVED ONE LIGHT NOT PRESENT AND NOT WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NOT FUNCTIONAL LIGHT IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

2 High9 Basic

11 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT HAND SINKS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK WITH APPROPRIATELY PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT BAR/FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE CONVIENIENTLY LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE, AND TO BE USED SOLEY FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE AND OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED PREP TABLES ON THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/MISSING GASKET ON THE RIGHT HAND DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP LINE NEXT TO OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE TORN GASKETS AND REPAIR/REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GAPS PRESENT AROUND VENTS IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, EXPOSING WALL CAVITY BEHIND. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND BOTH VENTS AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER, ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TWO WOODEN PANEL WALLS SURROUNDING THE FRONT BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO BE UNFINISHED AND NOT PAINTED. OBSERVED WALL PANNELS AND PIECES OF WOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT NOT PRESENT AND NOT WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN NOT FUNCTIONAL LIGHT IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Base deductions−38 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High8 Basic

9 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14/ OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11/OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SEREVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12/OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARTION TEABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11/OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17/OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11/OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17/ MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11/ OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ASEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14/OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High13 Basic

14 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SEREVED.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARTION TEABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING) OBSERVED STANDING WATER DIRT WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED MANAGER TO OF RREQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET COVER IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR OPENINGS. MUST MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ASEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUT OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS (WASHROOM & HVAC) AND UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS. 4-602.13--- METAL RACK CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
: 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.----EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CUSTOMER TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS OR HOLES.----NOTED HOLES IN WALL AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, AROUND THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL, REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.17--- EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High14 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH A PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN SUCH FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS BEING MADE NOTED WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS (WASHROOM & HVAC) AND UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OR REPAIR OR COVER FOR THE BOX ICE CREAM FREEZER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND TAPE AS A SHIELD FOR TO GO CONTAINER SHELVING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.----DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.----EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
METAL RACK CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
WATER LEAKING FROM OPENING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN GUARD UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND POOLING ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED GRILL, POTS, PANS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CUSTOMER TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS OR HOLES.----NOTED HOLES IN WALL AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, AROUND THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL, REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med12 Basic

14 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS COOKED AND PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN FROM THE PREVIOUS DAY NOT DATE LABELED WITH ANY EXPIRATION OR PREPARATION DATES. OTHER FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GREENS WITHOUT EXPIRATION/USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT USE BOWLS AS FOOD SCOOPS. MUST USE HANDLED UTENSILS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS (WASHROOM & HVAC) AND UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK OR SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE COOLERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
METAL RACK CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED GRILL, POTS, PANS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A RAW BRICK WALL BEHIND THE CUSTOMER TOILET AND WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS OR HOLES.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----WALL VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED HOLES IN WALL AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND AROUND THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL, REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/CONTACT AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−39 pts

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70 – 84
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Below 70
Fair

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