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Zaytune

3129 S Morgan ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

100cited violations
7serious tier
23inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2009543
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026160
2025120
2024130
2023292
2022150
2021180
2019160
2018130
2017262
20164142
2015271
20142150
2013290
2012150
2011120

Inspections

  1. Sep 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED A SINK WITH FROZEN RAW MEAT THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER TO PROPERLY THAW. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE CONTAINERS AND LABEL PROPERLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL INTERIOR OF CABINETSIN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jul 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A FOOD ITEM NOT COVERED AT THE FRONT COUNTER ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN SURFACES SUCH AS COLD/FREEZER UNITS AND IN BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN

  3. Oct 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN LEFT CORNER OF BACK ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST FROM COMING IN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS NEAR GRILL. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  5. Jul 25, 2023 Complaint · 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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (LAMB, CHICKEN, BEEF, YOGURT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 68F, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( 300 LBS AT $800). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED PICKLED VEGETABLES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE OPERATOR STATES IT IS MADE ON-SITE. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE PICKLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO NO LONGER SELL OR SERVE SAID FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP AND A VARIANCE ARE APPROVED BY CDPH. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PICKLING FOOD ITEMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER RANGING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 64F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. DRAWER COOLER, 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE SAID COOLERS UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 2 PREP COOLERS NOW AT 41F. THE DRAWER COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER REMAIN TAGGED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  6. Feb 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11 OBSERVED DRY FOOD LABELS MISSING FROM SEVERAL CONTAINERS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH MIXING BOWL COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN THE KNIVES AND TO PLACE THE KNIVES IN A SANITARY LOCATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE A COVER ON RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN CAMERA ROOM ( ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR) ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED GROUT MISSING AROUND THE FLOOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT THE FLOOR AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  7. Jan 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE/POSTER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE/POSTERS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VARIOUS AREAS IN THE PREP IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS. MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2282362 DATED 03/29/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #57. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      THE LAST NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 03/29/2019 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST ALL INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARIES IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

  8. Mar 29, 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 AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. May 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR AROUND DEEP FRYER AND AT GRILL STATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH PROPER PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.

  10. Feb 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND DISHWASHERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Feb 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AND CREAM SAUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FETA CHEESE AT 58.2F, COOKED RICE AT 59.9F, HUMMUS AT 57.9F, AND CREAM SAUCE AT 58.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND DISHWASHERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  12. Aug 2, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSOR BOXES. 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 MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jul 28, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT DRAWER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 60F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) INSIDE SAID UNIT. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FALAFEL 5 1/2 LBS AT 62F, STEAK 9 LBS AT 53F, GROUND BEEF 2LBS AT 47.8F, CHICKEN, 27 LBS AT 58.5F, RAW SHRIMP AT 56.2F. ALL VALUED AT $1000. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. RECOMMENDED ADDED DUMPSTER OR ADDED GARBAGE PICK UPS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE DRINK DISPENSOR BOXES. 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 MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Feb 24, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. MANAGER STATES OWNER KEEPS THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Sep 17, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP, WARM RUNNING WATER AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER SLICING CUCUMBERS WITH BARE HANDS AND NO GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN 151.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE HOSE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET OF SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK.

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

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

      REMOVE HOSE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET OF SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK.

  18. Jun 20, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL POTATO SLICER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP STORAGE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      (1)BURNT-OUT LIGHT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY NOT INSIDE THE MOP SINK.

  19. Jun 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL POTATO SLICER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP STORAGE,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      (1)BURNT-OUT LIGHT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY NOT INSIDE THE MOP SINK.

  20. Mar 21, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Mar 14, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF FOOD SANITATION LICENSE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ELIAS CANDOISSAK HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 2/23/13 AND STATES THAT HE IS WAITING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. HE HAS NO PROOF THAT HE PAID FOR THE CITY SUCH AS A LETTER VERIFYING PAYMENT, OR A LETTER VERIFYING WHERE HE TOOK THE CLASS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 6, 2012 AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATIONS 33, 34, 35, 36 AND 38. MUST CORRECT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER, CUTTING BOARD AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AERA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

  22. Jan 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • 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 THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.

    • 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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AERA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

  23. Jan 10, 2011 Complaint · 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • 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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.