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Hearty Cafe Pancake House

9623 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

65cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
62tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2817504
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252150
20243151
20233220
2022340
2021190

Inspections

  1. Nov 26, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BUCKETS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND SMALLER WHITE CONTAINERS FROM PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED FOODS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SOME SLIMY DARK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDER PREP STATIONS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRTIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLAGE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AT THE COLD WATER KNOB AREA AND A LEAK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN AREAS ALONG THE WALLS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE RETURN AIR VENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE STATION IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BUILD UP AT RUBBER GASKETS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SCRUB PADS IN POOR CONDITION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OFTEN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARD I FRONT WAIT STAION AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE WET FOOD DEBRIS FLOORS IN FRONT HOT COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      AIR VENT ABOVE WAIT STATION FOOD AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  3. Nov 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WHEN CLEANING CLOTHS, SPONGES OR STEEL WOOL ARE WORN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      LOWER SHELF OF GRILLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  4. May 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK.

  5. Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT STORE ANY UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN HOT LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DEEP DISCOLORATION AND MELTED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 21, 2023 REPORT #2580376 VIOLATION #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL CORE VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  6. Aug 23, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATEAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINNG IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR DISH MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Aug 21, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER:RAW STEAK 56.3F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 54.8F, TUNA SALAD 53.4F, PORK CHOPS 52.8F, SLICED TURKEY 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300 AND 30LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATEAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINNG IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR DISH MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Mar 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED BOXES OF PLATES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED BASES OF COMPARTMENTS LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN COOKING AREA, NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMALATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  9. Jul 8, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jul 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jul 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND PINK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION (BUG) IN ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD(HASHBROWN POTATOES) BEING THAWED AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER. PIC VOLUNTATILY MOVED ALL THAWING ITEMS TO WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2537228 DATED 10/25/21 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #37 OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #47 OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CROSSANTS STORED IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Oct 25, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CROSSAINTS STORED IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS)COATS PURSES, ETC) ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT PREP/WAIT STATION AREA. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE 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.