Busy Bees Child Development Center II
2351-2361 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare (2 - 6 Years))
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2216204
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 23, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BAG OF RICE UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL AND THE WALL BASE ON THE SIDE OF THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE ANTS IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ABATE ANT ACTIVITY, SANITIZE ALL AREA, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 27, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 20, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 20-22 DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA AND 10-12 DROPPING IN UNSUED CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTEDTO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING REMOVING OF ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN NEED OF COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS THAT IS ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BINS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND NOT USE CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, CLASSROOMS, AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 16, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK, OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA DOOR AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET BY THE WASHER/DRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BINS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND NOT USE CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, CLASSROOMS, AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 4, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS AND AROUND THE STOVE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OLDER KIDS TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND A COUPLE OF EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT NOT ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND DISINFECTANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-601.11 PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR AT STOVE AREA AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 26, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 22, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN UNDER CRATES NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK, 80 BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR AND 2-DR REFRIGERATOR,35 DROPPINGS UNDER CRATE NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH 10 ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE WHERE BULK BAG OF RICE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IS KEPT. ALSO OBSERVED 60 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND WOODEN CABINET NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH 10 INSIDE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF SAME FOOD STORAGE CABINET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE BETWEEN NOW AND PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. MUST ALSO PROTECT/RODENT PROOF RIGHT SIDE AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OF 2ND FL WHERE KITCHEN IS LOCATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS OF ALL(MOUSE DROPPINGS) AFFECTED AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN/SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO WOODEN CABINET WHERE CUTTING BOARDS IS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM NORTH WALL AT BOTTOM IN PINK ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER STORED IN CORNERS OF ALL CLASSROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE SPILLS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPICE FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 20, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.