Eurest Dining Services @ Safer Foundation

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

2. Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

3. Nov 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PASTA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICTAE HOLDER ON PREMISE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF GROUND BEEF THAWING ON SHEET PANS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER @70F OR BELOW.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3 DOOR FREEZER/COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

4. Mar 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS AGAINST EAST WALL TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Mar 21, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, BACON) WERE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT WATER AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN LOWER LEVEL UNISEX RESTROOM AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 85.1F-85.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON UPPER LEVEL) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS AGAINST EAST WALL TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Aug 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND CABINETS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

7. Jan 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (CHICKEN PATTIES,PASTA,MILK,DELI MEATS,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET AND STOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

8. Jan 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW CAUSING THE WATER TO TEMPORARILY BACK UP INTO THE NEXT COMPARTMENT WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

9. May 31, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

10. Jun 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE UPPER WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER WALLS AND CEILING WITH FRP OR OTHER CLEANABLE SURFACE.

11. May 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

12. May 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNRS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE STORAGE ROOM

13. May 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

14. May 14, 2015 Canvass · 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOW USED AS A DRY STORAGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 181.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

15. Jan 22, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Jan 15, 2014 Canvass · 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

      NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE DEAD COOLERS WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL INSIDE THE COOLERS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND AT THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONE AT THE FAUCET AND THE OTHER AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

17. Mar 5, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL THE OVENS.

18. Feb 26, 2013 Canvass · 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

      FOUND MICE 20-25 MICE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALSO THE DOUBLE DOOR AND THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ALL THE DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND HAVE YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH COME HERE AND SERVICE THE AREAS. MUST MAKE THE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL THE OVENS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT.

19. Oct 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOP CLOSET.

20. Mar 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM MARCH 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

21. Mar 12, 2010 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.REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MOP SINK DOOR.SINK STOPPERS.

    • 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.FRYERS.

    • 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.FLOOR TILE DAMAGED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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.REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON REAR DOORS& FRONT.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA STATION.

    • 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.REAR PREP AREA NEEDS SHIELDS.

    • 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.MISSING LID ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.