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Lula Cafe

2537-2543 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

68cited violations
3serious tier
15inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2088562
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026141
2025160
2024140
2023230
2022100
2021160
20192240
2017160
2016172
2015140
2014120
2013120
2011100

Inspections

  1. Mar 19, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 4.5 LBS OF COOKED PASTA (INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED) STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION,RANGING BETWEEN 49-53F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN WALL COVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WHERE WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS IN PLACE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANUES ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS , ORGANIZE AND KEEP AREA FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      DAIRY COOLER AT COFFEE STATION MISSING A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, Instructed manager to air dry all multi-use utensils.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using Deli cups as a bulk food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Bottom shelf of door cooler at first floor kitchen pooling water mixed with food debris, Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Using cloth rags t wrap around cold water lines in basement prep kitchen, instructed to use proper insulation.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Exposed wool insulation around pipes in basement dry food storage room , instructed cover.

  3. Nov 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.(DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING/GARBAGE SPILLAGE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.MANAGEMENT CLEANED DUMPSTER AREAS DURING INSPECTION.

  4. Nov 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  5. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE END OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  6. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SEVERAL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE PREP COOLER, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE OF THE MINI PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND A SLOW DRAIN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBUNG.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Apr 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COMSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE RISK FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN PASTRY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST ENCLOSE WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AT PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL. PREP ,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Apr 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED 2- MALE DISH WASHERS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AT DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2LBS. COOKED QUICHE AT 54.9F-59.7F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER DATED 4/11/19.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.2LBS. $14.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO COMSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE RISK FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVING LINE COUNTER UNDER SHELVING UNITS,IN CORNER AND NEXT TO SMALL REFRIGERATOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR (SOUTH),FRONT CENTER DOOR RIGHT CORNER AND REAR (NORTH),ADJACENT DOOR IN BASEMENT TO OTHER BUSINESS..MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN PASTRY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE LIDS ON PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED DISH MASHINE BEING USED AND THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING .READING 130.0F AND DIAL NOT WAVERING FROM THAT TEMPERATURE WHILE BEING IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GAUGE COCK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP IN BAR AREA AT COFFEE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE UNDER TURBO OVEN IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ENCLOSE WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AT PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL. PREP ,MISSING FLOOR DRIAIN COVERS IN BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR AREA,BAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PASTRY AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sinks in kitchen prep areas, and by dish machine station, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area, bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving/racks that had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage racks/ shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area counter not clean, had excess debris accumulation need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling paint/ exposed plaster in bsmt prep area, storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged, broken light shields in bsmt prep area shall be replaced.

  11. Apr 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- GUACAMOLE 54.1F, CHICKEN 63.7F, TOFU 46.7F, POTATOES 49.6F, PASTER 45.4F AND COLE SLAW 44.6F/45.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 46 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH #41.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:- NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING GLOVES AND SERVING FOOD ON A PLATE USING BARE HANDS. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING AT THE PREP LINE CLEANED ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH DIRTY WASH CLOTH, THEN BACK TO PREPPING FOOD, LATER ON WENT AND DUMPED DIRT/TRASH IN THE TRASH CAN AT THE REAR AND CONTINUED PREPPING; ALL WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS DURING THESE ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR USE TONGS OR UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BROKEN LIDS AT THE PREP LINE SERVICE COOLER AND TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILINGS AND WALLS AT THE REAR END OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE DRESSING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP LINE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT WALLS AND CELING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2 DOOR MILK COOLER IN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN DINING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  13. Jul 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BRICK WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD HOLDING AREA TO BE UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Oct 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE THE STOVE THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRIPPY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RERAIT OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.

  15. Oct 25, 2011 License-Task Force · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.