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Cafe Zoots (t1 C18 Foodcourt)

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County

95cited violations
5serious tier
35inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1909539
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026230
2025250
20243193
2023130
2022120
2021260
2019281
2018390
2017350
2016350
20154101
2014250
2013230
2012240
2011250
2010130

Inspections

  1. Aug 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE UNCOVERED IN THE SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE BIN TO PROTECT ICE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR TO BE TORN AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT COUTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT CORNERS OF FRONT PREP LINE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALSO FOUND 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR LOOSE/DAMAGED AT LOWER LEVEL DRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED ALSO MUST REPAIR DRY ROOM 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Feb 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE DUMPSINK IN THEFRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 17, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIRS (UNEVEN PAVEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 8, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH FAUCET UNABLE TO RELEASE WATER WHEN TURNED ON AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 48.7F, HAM 52.3F, SALOMI 53.1F, MUSHROOMS 45.5F, BEEF 53.2F, CHEESE 50.3F, TUNA 50F, COMBO 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 26 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F AND 46F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Apr 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 48.7F, HAM 58.6F, SALOMI 53.1F, MUSHROOMS 45.5F, BEEF 43.9F, CHEESE 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      NOTED ASORTED FOOD ITEMS IN WATER INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE SINK AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

  8. Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

  10. Aug 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN (INFRONT SERVICE AREA). ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (INSIDE PREP COOLER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVIE AREA.

  12. Aug 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER IN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  13. Feb 7, 2019 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED PILE OF (TCS FOODS) PRE-MADE SANDWICHES ON TOP OF AN OPEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. NOTED HAM, TURKEY AND SALAMI SANDWICHES INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F, 58.1F, 57.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA.

  14. Oct 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

  15. Mar 8, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Mar 1, 2018 Canvass · Fail — 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,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE YOGURT 1 DOOR COOLER AT ICE CREAM STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Oct 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn gaskets on the two door cooler under the coffee station. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Observed used washcloth stored on counter. Instructed facility to store in a sanitizer bucket or used/dirty pile and to maintain.

  18. Jun 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. May 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1977111, dated 12-14-16: Violation 30-"Observed orange juice on display for customer grab and go unlabeled. Instructed facility to label with name/ingredients, production facility location, date, and any allergens. Comply and maintain." Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors along wall bases and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  20. Dec 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed orange juice on display for customer grab and go unlabeled. Instructed facility to label with name/ingredients, production facility location, date, and any allergens. Comply and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the right door of the lower 2 door reach in cooler under the coffee drink machine to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  21. Sep 22, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Sep 14, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

  23. Sep 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Sep 14, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: REPORT #1566931, 08/31/2015: 16-FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKED AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR BIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAINLINE FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINLINE ELEVATE ABOVE FL0OR DRAIN 2 INCHES OR HIGHER.

  25. Aug 31, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKED AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR BIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAINLINE FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINLINE ELEVATE ABOVE FL0OR DRAIN 2 INCHES OR HIGHER.

  26. Jan 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OVER ICE BIN TO PROTECT ICE DURING STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

  27. Aug 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

  28. Feb 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/GREASE TRAP. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

  29. Oct 8, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP INFRONT/REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (ICE BIN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  30. Apr 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.

  31. Oct 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

  32. Apr 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVEN NOT CLEAN,INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNCLEAN,LID OF DELI COOLER UNCLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ON CORNERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN ANSD MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING ABOVE COFFEE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  33. Nov 29, 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. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. WALLS BEHIND YOGURT MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER

  34. Jun 9, 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT ,BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE,TOP AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE

    • 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. WALLS UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  35. Sep 22, 2010 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MUST CLEAN BEHIND COOLER;COOLER WRITTEN UP LAST 2009 HAS BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE OVEN

    • 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. EMPTY DELI CONTAINERS IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. FLOOR UNDER SODA CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.