CHICAGO, IL - Bowen H/S received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.
Situated at 2710 E 89th St (8900S), the establishment is part of Chatham's active food service sector. The Chatham area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN IN BOWEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BOWEN'S SOCIAL ROOM.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
The second violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOWEN'S 1ST FL. STAFF NEAR 184(A),SOCIAL ROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The third violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF #6 REACH IN FREEZER.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The fourth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: PLUMBING INSTALLED. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.
The fifth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The sixth violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AND MISSING SINKS IN BOWEN GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED MIDDLE SINK NOT OPERABLE IN BAKER GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ANT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR IN BOWEN FIRST FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN LUNCHROOM, STORAGE, AND MECHANICAL ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM (73.8F) BOY AND GIRLS FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH FLOOR WASHROOMS (87.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C); PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FIRST SINK IN BOWEN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND THIRD SINK IN BAKER GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND SECOND SINK IN BAKERS BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BOWEN OFFICE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR SERVING AREA, GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BOWEN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592403 ON 4-9-24, REPORT #2591251 ON 3-19-24: 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574223 ON 4-10-23: 56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM. PRIORITY 7-42-090; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM(73.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN FOURTH FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. BOYS AND GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON DESKS UNDER MICROWAVES IN BAKER LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FIRST SINK IN BOWEN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND THIRD SINK IN BAKER GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND SECOND SINK IN BAKERS BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BOWEN OFFICE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL STAFF WASHROOMS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR SERVING AREA, GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BOWEN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592403 ON 4-9-24, REPORT #2591251 ON 3-19-24: 10-OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS (123.6-129.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574223 ON 4-10-23:55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR & WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS. MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS IN BOWEN'S KITCHEN & LUNCHROOM IN BAKER'S. 56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM. PRIORITY 7-42-090; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN FOURTH FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. BOYS AND GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM(73.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C); NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON DESKS UNDER MICROWAVES IN BAKER LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FIRST SINK IN BOWEN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND THIRD SINK IN BAKER GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND SECOND SINK IN BAKERS BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BOWEN OFFICE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL STAFF WASHROOMS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR SERVING AREA, GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BOWEN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591251 ON 3-19-24: 10-OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS (123.6-129.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574223 ON 4-10-23:55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR & WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS. MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS IN BOWEN'S KITCHEN & LUNCHROOM IN BAKER'S. 56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM. PRIORITY 7-42-090; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BO FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS (123.6-129.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM(73.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C); ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN FOURTH FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. BOYS AND GIRLS SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN MECHANICAL ROOM 116D AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARD ROOM 116E IN BOWEN LUNCHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND VENDING MACHINES IN BAKER LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A); NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON DESKS UNDER MICROWAVES IN BAKER LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT FIRST SINK IN BOWEN BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND THIRD SINK IN BAKER GIRLS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, FIRST AND SECOND SINK IN BAKERS BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BOWEN OFFICE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM 116N, SECOND, THIRD AND FLOOR UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL STAFF WASHROOMS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PAPER STORAGE NEAR SERVING AREA, GIRLS WASHROOM NEAR LUNCHROOM, MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKER SERVING AREA, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN BOWEN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKER SERVING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BOWEN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574223 ON 4-10-23:51- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR & WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS. MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS IN BOWEN'S KITCHEN & LUNCH ROOM IN BAKER'S. 56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON BOWEN'S SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN IN BOWEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BOWEN'S SOCIAL ROOM.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOWEN'S 1ST FL. STAFF NEAR 184(A),SOCIAL ROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF #6 REACH IN FREEZER.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARABGE CANS WITH LIDS IN BOWEN'S 1ST FL STAFF NEAR 184 (A) AND SOCIAL TOILET ROOMS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR & WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREAS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS IN BOWEN'S KITCHEN & LUNCH ROOM IN BAKER'S.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON BOWEN'S SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING IN 1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN IN BOWEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BOWEN'S SOCIAL ROOM.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOWEN'S 1ST FL. STAFF NEAR 184(A),SOCIAL ROOM STAFF TOILET ROOM,1ST FL. BOY'S MAIN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF #6 REACH IN FREEZER.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARABGE CANS WITH LIDS IN BOWEN'S 1ST FL STAFF NEAR 184 (A) AND SOCIAL TOILET ROOMS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR & WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING & WALLS IN BOWEN'S KITCHEN & LUNCH ROOM IN BAKER'S.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON BOWEN'S SERVING LINE AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LUNCH ROOM; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573400 3/29/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE LOWER SHELF AT REGISTER, PREP TABLES AT SERVING LINE,NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER.UNUSED WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS,UNDER 2& 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN AND GARBAGE CAN AT ENTRY DOOR,AT DOOR OF LUNCH ROOM.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- UNDER SHELVING UNITS.PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA- UNDER SHELVING UNITS.LUNCH ROOM-CUSTODIAL AREA NEAR FILE CABINET & COOLER STORAGE AREA-LADDER.BAKER SCHOOL-ON FLOOR BEHIND CHIP & POP VENDING MACHINE IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090).
Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
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Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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