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1400 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

54cited violations
4serious tier
28inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1964427
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025110
2024342
2023340
2022110
2021320
2020130
2019360
2018120
2017130
2016240
2015172
2014230
2013140
2012130
2011120
2010250

Inspections

  1. Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE PIPE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Nov 14, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED TEMP OF 61.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT 100F. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 48.2F WHICH HOLDS DIPPING SAUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENTS. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW IS HELD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38.005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

  5. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Sep 12, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Feb 21, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.

  8. Jan 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.

  9. Dec 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENT.

  10. Dec 8, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  11. Sep 20, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. May 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.

  13. Feb 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCH COVER MISSING ON WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

  14. Aug 26, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. May 7, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED TOP TO TOILET TANK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  16. Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  17. Feb 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed small amount of black, slimy, mold like substance inside upper interior of ice maker (above soda fountain). Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed urinal in men's restroom not properly draining (slow drain) when flushed. Must repair and maintain same. Observed hand sink in rear prep area slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.

  18. Sep 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELF UNDER BULK GIARDINIERA PEPPERS AND RED WINE VINEGAR. RE-CAULK REAR EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER ON SELF-SERVICE POP MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD NEAR SERVING LINE.

  19. Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE WASHBOWL AND TOILETS IN MENS WASHROOM, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Jan 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE WORN PAN LINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

  21. Apr 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS IN FRONT PREP COOLER 2LBS.SLICED ROAST BEEF 44.8F,3LBS.SLICED TURKEY 43.6F-44.9F,3LBS. SLICED ASSORTED LUNCHEON MEAT 44.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 8LBS. $14. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY,RING THE REGISTER THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND MADE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,SODA CABINET AND DINING AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WINDOW AND SILL IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY VACCUM BREAKER ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  22. Nov 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET MOP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP ON MOP RACK PROVIDED TO DRY PROPERLY.

  23. Jan 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

  24. Jan 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS,CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLERS AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP OVENS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE,UNDER REAR STORAGE RACK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

  25. Jan 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED SINK, POP MACHINE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. ELEVATE CHIPS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED SINK.

  26. Jul 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MOPS/BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

  27. Nov 2, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK DOES NOT COMPLETELY STOP RUNNING WHEN WATER IS TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

  28. Apr 29, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT, REMOVING EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP ON FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORAGNIZE UTILITY SINK AREA, STORING ALL CLEANING EQUIPTMENT PROPERLY.

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.