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Chef Daddy

5944 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County

112cited violations
5serious tier
19inspections
64tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2374277
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
20242110
20233152
2022180
20213322
20201130
2019170
2018140
2017130
20162121
2015340

Inspections

  1. Oct 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN REAR ROOM NEAR FURNACE ON WINDOWSILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED UNEVEN FLOORING NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Oct 29, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HALLWAY BASEBOARDS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  3. Oct 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING THROUGHOUT IN-USE PREP AREAS ON TOP OF SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED STACKED SOILED TOWELS IMPROPERLY AIR DRYING STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID SPACE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LAEGES HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HALLWAY BASEMBOARDS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. NOTED FLOORS IN FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  4. Jul 13, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 28, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT AT 60.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY

  6. Apr 12, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FLOUR AND FISH BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 53.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 75.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM FOUND AT 78.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS ABLE TO BE FIXED WHEN THE HOT WATER TANK PILOT WAS LIT AND TURNED ON. HOT WAT AT HAND SINKS REACHED 102.7F AND 3 COMPARTMENT REACHED 110.3F

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE

  7. Mar 8, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TOP BADLY DAMAGED AND TAPPED UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN EASE OF CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING SUBSTANCE ON VENT SHAFT BEHIND THE LARGE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLAGE IN TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF BUS TUBS, PAPER BAGS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE FAR REAR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  8. Jul 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 01/08/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jun 30, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF RIBS, PORK CHOPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ANY FOOD THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVER HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED O6/23/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 01/08/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Jun 23, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF RIBS, PORK CHOPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS (GLOVES, FACEMASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT TO COMBAT NOROVIRUS).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR: CHICKEN (46.6F), PORK (45.3F), RICE (47.8F), MILK (50.0F), EGGS (51.1F), FISH (46.8F). EMPLOYEES DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $400. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AIR TEMEPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE WORKING, CALIBRATED, METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ANY FOOD THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CAKE WITH MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERTOR IS TORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP AND REFRIGERATOR GASKET.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVER HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 01/08/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #60 PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 01/08/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CAKE WITH MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DOUGH STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN 2 DOOR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# (2374277) DATED FOR 02/06/2019 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.

  12. Feb 6, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.**

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  13. Mar 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. REPLACE THE AREAS OF MISSING AND/OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD ONTO THE WALLS. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET. REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  14. Jan 31, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING NEAR THE STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OPENING AROUND THE ELECTRIC OUTLET IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  15. Oct 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,RIBS,122.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB,TOTAL COST $10.00,PORK STEAK,110.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $15.00,RIB TIPS,120.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $20.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE COVING ON WALL NEAR THE STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES IN THE STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  16. Feb 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, MAC & CHEESE, AND DRESSING. SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOKING STOVE, HAS GREASE ON FLOOR AND CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPLACE TILES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  17. Mar 11, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE STAINED TILES.

  18. Mar 6, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      STEAMTABLE ON PREMISES NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN STEAMTABLE AND CUSTOMER AREA AT FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE STAINED TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME UNNEECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED/KEPT.

  19. Feb 20, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.