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Pizza Tango INC

2859 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

91cited violations
2serious tier
24inspections
16tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1879666
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025120
2024120
2023110
2022120
2021260
2019150
20183272
2017240
2016290
2015220
2014250
2013130
2012260
2011170
2010150

Inspections

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT/WATER DAMAGE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620905 ON 7-18-25:57-NEW HIRE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT NEW EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NEW HIRE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT NEW EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  3. Nov 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Aug 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Sep 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS IN PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON OVERHEAD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jun 3, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 27, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CHEESE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING IN BACK OFF ADJACENT TO KITCHEN, ON STAIR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD RAT IN SNAP TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA. MANAGER REMOVED AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DISCOLORED AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, LETTUCE, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED MEDIUM TUBS OF CHEESE AND PIZZA SAUCE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  9. May 9, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  10. May 1, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS AND ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER STAIRS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Apr 30, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMEPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4- 12OZ CONTAINERS OF POTATOE SALAD 45.6F-46.7F,3LBS. COLE SLAW 49.5F,10OZ. SLICED HAM -45.1F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 45.9F-46.8F,3LBS. SLICED GYROS 44.3F,4-4OZ. ,2LBS. HAMBURGER PATTIES -44.9F,1LB. SLICED TOMATOES 46.0F,2LBS. TAZIKI SAUCE 46.1F,8 OZ. - POLISH SAUSAGE 44.9F,10-4OZ,RANCH SAUCE 46.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.17LBS.$34.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 2- DOOR COOLER.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS AND ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS,SERVICE COUNTER,REAR 2- DOOR COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL BASES UNDER STAIRS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW ON MOPSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

  12. Dec 13, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL AND CEILING ABOUT THE VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      WALL AND CEILING ABOUT THE VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jun 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF WALL NEAR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FOUND ON UNUSED COOLER).

  15. Jun 17, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. SEAL CRACKS IN THE CORNER OF WALL NEAR TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FOUND ON UNUSED COOLER).

  16. Dec 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Apr 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE WALL BEHIND AND THE BACK OF THE STEAMTABLE; REMOVE DUST.

  18. Oct 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

  19. Apr 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEGS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAILING. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  20. Jan 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLERS ARE DIRTY ON THE BOTTOMS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND STAINED, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNDER THE TABLES CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE COOK HAS NO HAT, WEAR A HAT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

  21. May 16, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

  22. Mar 9, 2012 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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

    • 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 BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOORS.

    • 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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

  23. Jan 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

    • 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.

    • 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 FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,MOP SINK BASIN,VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.

    • 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 SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER STAIR CASE IN REAR AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT PREP TABLE & CLEAN.

    • 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.NEEDS PROBE THERMOMETER & CHEST FREEZERS.

  24. May 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

    • 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 CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

    • 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. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AND NEAR STEAM TABLE, AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.