RecordWell Data

Babas Halal

7901 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

153cited violations
3serious tier
17inspections
125tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2684170
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263140
2025150
20245610
2023172
2022180
20212170
20202260
20192151

Inspections

  1. Aug 20, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(A, D) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN OPEN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  2. Jul 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN OPEN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER (SHELVING, WALLS AND FLOORS). ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION, COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND CLEAN BULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  4. Jan 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SHREEDED LETTUCE-52.2F.1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-55.4F ..5LB DICED TOMATO-52.3F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-57.0F IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8LBS. $40. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK )

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR PANEL ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

  5. Dec 16, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

  6. Dec 10, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OFFICE DESK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608378 12/3/24 NOT CORRECTED.#54-5-501.15 : STILL OBSERVED ALL TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.#60- 8-404.13(B:4) : :#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. #47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. #56-6-501.14: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  7. Dec 3, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN, STEAK, GRILLED CHICKEN, TACOS, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:07 P.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE; OBSERVED A SMALL PAN AND A SCRUBBER INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK; ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 10 LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 121.8F AND 8LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT-78.3F ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 18LBS. $50.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6LBS.COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.0F IN WALK-IN COOLER.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELF UNDER HAND SINK VANITY IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE BRICKS HOLDING UP GRILL THAT HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP; THEY'RE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, OVERHEAD STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED ALL THREE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE. MUST HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596159 6/12/24 NOT CORRECTED.#36-4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.:#37- 3-302.12: MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. #39-3-305.11: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#45-4-903.11(A; C): MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-101.19: MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #47-4-501.11: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER, LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.#47-4-501.12: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.#49-4-601.11(C): MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACH

  8. Jun 12, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595054 5/22/24 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  9. May 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 6LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN 90.7F.IN A PAN ON TABLE.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-104.0F IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS AT 20LBS. COOKED DICED CHICKEN-64.3F-74.8F.9LBS. COOKED STEAK-64.9F-68.0F.2LBS. SLICED GYROS-64.0F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 31LBS. $83.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND BULK CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST ELIMINATE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH DRINK MACHINES.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE OVER DRINK MACHINES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578516 7/11/23 NOT CORRECTED.#57-2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  10. Jul 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER: SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.9F, 5lbs OF POLISH AT 53.0F, 10LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 50.0F,25lbs OF FISH AT 55.2F. TOTAL WEIGHT 60lbs AT $350 COST DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH IN FRONT COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 53F. ALSO IN POOR REPAIR(RUBBER GASKET TORN. WHICH PREVENT DOOR FROM CLOSING PROPERLY) INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID COOLER UTIL IT CAN PROPERLY HOLD TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW (TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION). PRIORITY CITATION ISSED #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTER TOP AND PREP TABLE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 81.4F IN A PLASTIC BIN ON PREP TABLE.4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 84.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.12LBS. $74.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SLICED GYROS MEAT 73.8F IN PREP COOLER.20LBS. CUT LETTUCE 47.7F-48.1F .30LBS. AU JUS 49.6F-53.4F . 78 LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 51.8F-54.3F.120LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS 46.6F-46.9F.80LBS. MARINATED CHICKEN 49.5F-50.2F.STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.332LBS.$2,336.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS, GARBAGE CANS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  12. Mar 31, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  13. Mar 24, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE 62.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 60.6F, DICED TOMATOES 53.2F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER POP MACHINE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE AND GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF COOLERS, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  14. Jun 18, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES. PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LOBBY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

  15. Jun 11, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES. PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST HAVE GARBAGE IN TRASH CAN AND LIDS TIGHT FITTING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN LOBBY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND CASHIER NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      MUST PROVIDE 6FT.SOCIAL DISTANCE FOOT MARKINGS IN LOBBY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Aug 22, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ON BULBS ABOVE HOOD. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

  17. Aug 12, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain records on premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Observed incomplete clean-up kit not containing sanitizer effective against norovirus. Instructed to add and maintain a sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Observed a reach in cooler maintaining an ambient temperature of 49F. Instructed to repair and maintain all coolers at or below 41F. Priority Violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Observed 20 mouse droppings in rear prep area on unused microwave and far rear area near utility sink. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain rodent free facility. No evidence of pest control service on site. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(a)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      no pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Observed low pressure on water in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain adequate water pressure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-025

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed raw, untreated wood behind soda fountain in front prep area. Instructed to treat wood so it is not absorbent.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed multiple unused pieces of equipment throughout facility including an ice maker, soda fountain, microwaves, a prep table, and various boxes and utensils. Instructed to remove and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed build up of dirt and debris on caulk near front prep area and on floors throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Observed bulbs in kitchen hood without light guards. Instructed to install and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Observed build up of dirt and dust on fan in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Observed no evidence of allergen training for certified manager. Instructed to complete and maintain record on premises.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.