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Taipei Cafe

2609-2611 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

74cited violations
9serious tier
15inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2477101
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024171
20233205
2021170
2020140
20194181
2018151
2017281
2016110

Inspections

  1. Jul 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Oct 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER AT(CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE IT UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE .TECHNICIAN CAME DURING THE INSPECTION AND FIXED THE ISSUE. AT THE END OF INSPECTION SANITIZER WAS READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT IN SMALL AND LARGE COLD HOLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. TECHNICIAN WHO CAME TO FIX THE SANITIZING ISSUE BROUGHT TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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

      6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

  3. Jul 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOODABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 FOUND WATER STEAMER DRAIN PIPE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE CUPS AND DRAIN THEM ON THE DRAINBOARD LOCATED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS SHOULD BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRAIN PIPE AND NO LONGER USE HANDWASHING SINK AS PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-39-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      4-301.11 OBSERVED TAGGED REACH-IN COOLER IN USE LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      4-301.16 FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT OF FOOD PREP/TEA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jun 29, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND WATER STEAMER DRAIN PIPE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE CUPS AND DRAIN THEM ON THE DRAINBOARD LOCATED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS SHOULD BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRAIN PIPE AND NO LONGER USE HANDWASHING SINK AS PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-39-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED RAW PORK UNCOVERED AND STORED DIRECTLY ON/OVER AN OPEN BOX OF BEAN SPROUTS. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 20 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT $50.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, HEAVY CREAM, PUDDING MADE FROM POWDER THAT CONTAINS MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F - 49F LOCATED IN 2 REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT 15 GALLONS AND 10 LBS COST $130. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): PUDDING (MADE FROM POWDER THAT CONTAINS MILK), COOKED KALE, COOKED NOODLES, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED TWO REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49F - 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. 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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER LOCATED IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND SUGAR, FLOUR, AND RICE STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO FOOD ITEMS WHEN TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      FOUND SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS AND PAPER TOWELS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT OF FOOD PREP/TEA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2528853 CONDUCTED ON 8/31/21. 6-501.14 OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, MAINTAIN AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. 4-601.11(C)MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Aug 31, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER AND/OR BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MAINTAIN AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  7. Dec 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  8. Aug 19, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jul 29, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PORK 212*F, RICE 154*F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      SEE VIOLATION # 59.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SEE VIOLATION # 59

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #60 VIOLATION #48,AND #51 FROM REPORT 2303276 DATE 7/24/2019. #48 OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING.OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING FOOD PORK/CHICKEN UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT(SMALLER POTS)ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING. #51 OBSERVED NO DIPPERWELL INSTALLED FOR HAND DIPPED ICECREAM AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH COLD RUNNING WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING/DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      SEE VIOLATION #59.

  10. Jul 17, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 37 1/2 DOZ OF EGGS IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 80*F. DELIVERED 7/15/2019, SITTING ON THE FLOOR OVER 2 NITE, AND A SMALL FAN SITTING ON TOP THE EGG BOXES THE EGGS WERE NOT KEPT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE 41*F, OR BELOW.PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DENATURED/DISPOSED OF THE 37 1/2 DOZ OF EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VALUE $25.00.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR WITH SOY SAUCE ALL OVER THE SHELF, AND EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATIONS #48, AND #51 FROM REPORT 2282694 DATE 4/5/2019, CORRECT BY DATE 7/5/2019. VIOLATION #48 SAME LARGE POTS, AND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WA REWASHING OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING FOOD CHICKEN, AND PORK UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WA REWASHING. VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH COLD RUINING WATER AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Apr 5, 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, OR PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS RANGE 1000-5000PPM.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED IN FRONT SMALL BOTTLES OF DIFFERENT FLAVORS AT DRINK STATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, ALSO IN THE REAR THERE IS A MIXTURE OF SPICES NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NO PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS AND PACKAGES WITH COMMON NAME/INGREDIENTS FOR THE SPICE BAGS IN REAR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT DIRNK STATION AND REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING FOOD CHICKEN, PORK UNABLE TO FULY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTENPROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO DIPERWELL FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH COLD RUNING WATER, AND CONNECTED TO PROPER PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  12. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (41/2 DOZEN EGGS ON PREP COUNTER IN CARTON AND BOWL)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 66-70F. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WEIGHT 8LBS AND APPROX. VALUE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN AFTER USE. CLEAN SANITIZE KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND LEDGING OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF HEAVILY ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF UNITS AS WELL INCLUDING PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AND UNDER SHELVING OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Oct 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  14. Oct 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF COOKED PORK BELLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 30 POUNDS OF PORK. VALUE AT 50 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL COOKED FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.

    • 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 ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT FRONT JUICE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE JUICE PREPARATION AREAS, NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, AND MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  15. Nov 29, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATORS OR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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.