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Al's Italian Beef

1079 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

80cited violations
1serious tier
25inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
37788
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026160
2025150
2024100
2023100
2022240
2021270
2020250
2019170
2018160
2017130
2016240
2015291
20143100
2013130
2012260
2011120
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jan 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH SOILED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (ADVIL, VICKS RUB, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH OTHER SINGLE AND MULTI USE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA SEPARATE FROM PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      LARGE CONTAINER OF SLICED POTATOES/FRIES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH POTATO SLICER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO OVENS. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER LINING AND MAINTAIN SURACE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PREMISES USING LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE GIARDINERIA (SAME EXACT CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR TRASH/GARBAGE ON SITE). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE GIARDINERIA/FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CRACKED INTERIOR PANEL AT REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jul 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STEAM TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVID VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  3. Oct 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Nov 13, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Dec 5, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jan 12, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKET TOGETHER AT PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPING CAULK AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RECAULK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  7. Sep 28, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY'S PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Mar 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING IN TOP RIGHT CORNER OF WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION FAN SYSTEMS.

  9. Apr 3, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Mar 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES; MUST CORRECT. FOUND 60-70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR, IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE TERMINIX SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE/DUST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVES IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF HIS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE. ONE CERTIFICATE OF THE OTHER MANAGER WAS VERIFIED.

  11. Mar 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD/GREASE SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

  12. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND ON DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL CORRECT STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS IN ICE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN OFFICE, AND IN DRY STORAGE SHED OUTSIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUL ODOR PRESENT AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  13. May 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN REAR AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AREAS,

  14. Nov 18, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING TO WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  15. Jun 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF REAR HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (NEAR D3RD BASIN). INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Oct 19, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE FRONT ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN ON THE WASHROOM FLOOR.

  17. Aug 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY CLOGGED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR AND ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE FRONT ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN ON THE WASHROOM FLOOR.

  18. Dec 2, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  19. Oct 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND HOOD ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  20. Mar 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN REAR PREP AREA STOVE AND OVENS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 2ND WALK IN COOLER. (MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN BOTH REAR PREP AREAS.

  21. Jul 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS TO FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE REAR PREP AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST/GREASE (SYSTEM RECENTLY SERVICED).

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM.

  22. Sep 5, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNDER ICE MACHINE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,IN THE BATHROOM BEHIND THE DOOR,AND BEHIND REAR STOVE SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP AT FRONT COOKING AREA.MUST REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS THE LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE BASE.MUST CHANGE GREASY EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT REAR AREA.

  23. Feb 8, 2012 Complaint · 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.MUST DEEP CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS ON PREMISES.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3 COMP SINK.

  24. Apr 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KETCHUP RACK IN THE FRONT COOLER HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP, THE RACK WAS TAKEN DOWN AND WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

    • 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. THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING TILE AND SOME BUILDUP BY THE DOOR AND THE FRONT WALK IN COOLER HAS A GAP ALONG THE WEST WALL BASEBOARD, THE BASE BOARD BEHIND THE WHITE FIRE SYSTEM BOTTLE HAS A GAP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

  25. Apr 27, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE ROTTEN WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AND RESEAL THIS AREA SO IT IS LIGHT COLORED, SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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. SEAL THE CRACK IN THE FLOOR BY THE REAR PARKING LOT DOOR AND FILL IN THE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARD TILES TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVENS.

    • 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 AND/OR REPAINT THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS WHERE THEY ARE SOILED.

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.