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Pauline's

1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

95cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2137953
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
2024140
20233100
2022230
20211150
2020230
2019281
20182130
20172133
2016271
2015150
20142111
2013130

Inspections

  1. Jul 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS APPROPRIATELY IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE HEAVY WATER BUILD UP ON UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HEAVY WATER SPOTS AND BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON FACILITY (CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH UNISEX BATHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR ON SIDES AND BEHIND THE FRYER AND OVEN AREA IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  3. Oct 20, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Oct 13, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND FAUCET HANDLES FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/22/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2577667 NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT HAND SINKS ARE ONLY BEING USED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND ARE ALWAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAINED. #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #39-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #47- OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR

  5. Jun 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT HANDSINKS ARE ONLY BEING USED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND ARE ALWAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  6. Nov 10, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Nov 3, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK DIRT AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT. ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Sep 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      CLEAN UTENSILS HANGED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE RELOCATED TO PREVENT THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPLACE. AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE Edit Delete

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARD AT REAR KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

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

      EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND NO ALUMINUM FOILS ON EXTERIOR AND BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR ISSUE. REMOVE ALL OILY GREASE NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PAPERS INSIDE UNUSED 6 DRAWERS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AREA, REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVER IS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.REPAIR BROKEN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  9. Nov 30, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  10. Nov 23, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-6-19 INSPECTION # 2321174.VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Nov 6, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  12. Oct 30, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH O PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION TO 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CONTACT PEST COTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALL IN DISREPAIR. TILES ARE PULLING AWAY FROM WALL CREATING GAP AND HARBORAGE SMALL FLIES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE FOR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 9, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/R REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  14. Sep 19, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11(A) NOTED THICK BLACK,GREY PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/R REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  15. Sep 20, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. FRONT PREP COUNTER CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      EXTERIOR COOKS LINE FRONT GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE GRILL DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Sep 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 48.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS MILK AT 44.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CUT MELON AT 54.5F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 46.8F, MILK AT 44.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 42.3F. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS COOKED POTATOES ON FLAT GRILL AT 100.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 20 POUNDS WITH A VALUE OF $54.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED COOK HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS WITH A BLOODY BANDAGE ON HIS FINGER, ALSO OBSERVED SAME COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT PICKLE FOR FOOD SERVED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. FRONT PREP COUNTER CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      EXTERIOR COOKS LINE FRONT GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE GRILL DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE MOVED AWAY FROM SHELVING WITH STORED SPICES. DAMAGED/MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  17. Dec 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR PREP AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Feb 3, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT HAVE THE SANITIZER INSTEAD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE FONT COOK LINE,CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA.

  19. Jul 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN DISCOLORATION IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT ALSO IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE AND BURNED THE REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. EMPIRE ICE WAS ONSITE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTEIOR COMPONENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED AND NOT SECURELY SCREWED INTO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAN OPENER AND FASTEN THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER INTO THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER FITTING DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CURRENTLY ESTABLISMENT IS USING DRAIN PLUGS FOR A BIGGER DRAIN OPENING.

  20. Apr 24, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  21. Apr 15, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F; CHOPPED GARLIC IN OIL AT TEMP OF 48.7F, THIS PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE PREP TABLE; ALSO FOUND MIXED CORNED BEEF HASH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 52.6F.BOTH COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 50, VALUE $125 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2013,REPORT #1235938 #30-FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT). #33-THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN #34-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.POURS SHELF IN THE KITCHEN BY THE CONVENTION OVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL CLEAN KNIFE STORED ON TOP DIRTY SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIFE TO BE ABLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BESIDE THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EAST SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF IN PREP / SERVING AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN SAID AREA.

  22. Aug 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINED DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.