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La Tapenade (t1-b5)

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County

85cited violations
8serious tier
36inspections
20tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
34203
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026332
2025230
2024382
2023352
2022100
2021230
2019220
20183122
2017340
2016220
2015290
2014280
2013370
2012270
2011280
2010140

Inspections

  1. Aug 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF PIZZA, 12 POUNDS OF YOGURT AND 8 POUNDS PASTA SALAD ((180) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  3. Feb 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  4. Oct 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR IS HARD TO PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  5. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  6. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR BAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE WATER FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 50F, PASTA 51F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.1F, PERTUDA 46.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $16.00.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE FRONT GRILL TO BE IMPROPER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR BAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE WATER FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Apr 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jul 28, 2023 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SHELF AT THE REAR PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Jan 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jan 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA.OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESES AT 55.0 F,COOKED SAUSAGES AT 54.7 F,CHICKEN AT 51.8 F,PEPPERONI SLICES AT 56.3 F,COOKED SPINACH AT 57.8 F,COOKED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS AT 54.7 F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 52.7 F,COOKED ARTICHOKES AT 55.1 ETC.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $600.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.2 F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND CHICKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Apr 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Sep 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN BOARD WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH REGISTER BEHIND FRONT BAR.

  14. Mar 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BY THE OVEN) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  15. Sep 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

  16. Mar 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

  17. Sep 18, 2018 Canvass 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(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Sep 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:ASSORTED CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES 53.0F,AVOCADO TURKEY WRAP SANDWICHES 52.0F,CHICKEN BALSAMIC SANDWICHES 51.0,TURKEY BERRY SANDWICHES 51.6F,EGG BACON AND CHEESES FOCCACIA 52.0F ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 50#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      4-301.11 FOUND 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  19. May 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR FAN COVER OF COOLER#8 WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP,EXTERIOR TOP OF OVEN NEXT TO STOVE,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND BAR GUNS AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN COOLER#5,#6 AND AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE BAR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Sep 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed a torn gasket on refrigerator 3. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the bar three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must maintain hair restraints.

  21. May 4, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Apr 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the bar exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  24. Sep 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  25. Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GASKET ON COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP COUNTER, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL IN PREP AREA AROUND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. CORNER WALL PANEL NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL GAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHEIDL BULBS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

  26. Jun 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT COVER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,

  27. Nov 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOWER LEVEL WALK IN COOLER DOOR DAMAGED/LOOSE AT LOWER SIDE OF DOOR/ALSO DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ABOVE PREP PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMTER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  28. Jun 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE (PREP HALLWAY BEHIND BAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL AND CLEAN SAID WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THEMOMETER INSIDE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THEROMETER IN COOLER.

  29. Oct 29, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  30. Oct 22, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR COUNTER AND 4 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS (FRONT DISPLAY AREA). RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST INSIDE PREP COOLER (ACROSS 6 BURNER STOVE) IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN AND PANINI MACHINE WITH GREASE AND AROUND PIPES, SNEEZE GUARD WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET NECK (WRAPPED AROUND WITH TOWEL) WITH LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND BAR AREA).

  31. May 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PINK/WHITE BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER AND BAR GUN HOLDER PLASTIC TUBE. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBE AND BAR GUN HOLDER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT REAR SALAD PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  32. Nov 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA (ICE BIN AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER DRAINAGE) CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---------MUST FIX (HOT) WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

  33. May 2, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CABINET UNDER HAND SINK AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WINDOW SILLS AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  34. Dec 2, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER AND FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING LEADING TO THE REAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 PREP COOLERS; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE THERMOMETER

  35. Aug 30, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKETS FOR 2 DOOR COOLER IN BAR AREA AND 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST BE REPLACED; INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER UNCLEAN AND ICE BUILT UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS FOR CHEMICAL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CURTAIN BY THE REAR GLASS WINDOWS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ADVICED TO COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; 2 INCH CEILING TILE HOLE AT THE STORAGE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST SHOW PROOF THAT LIGHTS AT THE BIG DISPLAY COOLER FOR SANDWICHES ARE SHATTER RESISTANT

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE STORAGE AREA BASEMENT

  36. Oct 13, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR ;2 COOLERS WITH DAMAGED HANDLE MUST BE REPLACED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINET FOR DISPOSABLE CUPS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;AIR VENT COVERS IN 3 PREP COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.; FLOOR IN STORAGE LOWER LEVEL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ; FLOOR DRAIN FOR COFFEE UNCLEAN,MUST FLUSH REGULARLY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD WIRE IN STORAGE AREA LOWER LEVEL MUST BE FIXED

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.