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D'absolute Restaurant & Catering

5106 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

85cited violations
0serious tier
16inspections
40tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Catering)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1443178
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024160
2023140
2022160
2021150
2019190
20181150
2017140
2016170
20152100
2014130
2013170
2012270
2010100

Inspections

  1. Oct 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PESRSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUDTEED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS' TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS CAUSING A WATER LEAK AT THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  4. Nov 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PRPEPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH HOLES DIRECTLY ABBOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OIL ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING, EQUIPMENT IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THREE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PEROSN IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.

  5. Jul 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  6. Dec 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS FOR NEW INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTA, )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT DRINK BAR ICE BINS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT OVER WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE INCLUDING BROKEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  7. Aug 13, 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) (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 (C) (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ON PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 (A) (A) FOUND MISSING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) (B) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 (B) OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FOUND WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (WATER POOLED FROM LEAKY DRAINPIPE).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 (A) OBSERVED KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER x3 IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST CONNECTED TO THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

  9. Apr 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed prepared foods without label. Instructed to label and date all prepared potentially hazardous foods with name of item and date.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed shelving units in kitchen area with peeling paint and/or rust. Must repair or replace all shelving so that it is free of rust, and smooth and easily cleanable.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found small amount of red mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dust and debris on floors behinds shelves in dry storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed grease and dust build up on interior of hood above cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed several lights out in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Must provide adequate lighting throughout kitchen, and storage areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed standing water under sprayer sink in corner of kitchen. Instructed to repair any plumbing issues found to prevent standing water from accumulating on kitchen floor (to prevent pest).

  10. Dec 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#30- MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.#33- INTERIOR OF UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.MANAGEMENT CORRECTED VIOLATIONS #30,33 DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK FROM CEILING TO FLOOR PIPING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

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

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

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE RUST ON BLADE OF TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER SMALL GAS STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED. DIRTY WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE STORAGE CLOSETS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  12. Aug 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

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

      Racks in cooler, prep area have build up of grime. Must detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in walk in cooler is dirty. Must detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND BUGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVERS THUR-OUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER HAVE BUILD OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. LEAKING HANDSINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NEED TO PROVIDE THEROMOTERS AND STEM THEROMOMETERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE MACHINE HAVE GRIME . NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NEED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINES.

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

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

      Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving, and walk in freezer shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired, bsmt storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, non food contact surfaces of hot holding unit not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning, missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms need cleaning.

  15. Apr 19, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

  16. Apr 8, 2010 No Entry · 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.