Nakwon Korean Bakery

3746 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

102cited violations

0serious tier

21inspections

32tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 1991560
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations
2025	1	3
2024	2	7
2023	1	4
2022	1	5
2021	2	8
2019	2	15
2018	1	5
2017	2	10
2016	2	9
2015	1	6
2014	1	4
2013	2	12
2012	2	8
2011	1	6

Inspections

Oct 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  ALL BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS CONTAINERS FOR FOODS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK RICE CONTAINERS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT USED AS A PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
Oct 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Oct 7, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF SHELF IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE REAR EAST WALL BEHIND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR HOT WATER LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Jul 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS COVERED TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING INTO LARGE BUCKET OF WATER OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH SEVERAL HOLES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TILES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  
  OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED. NEW SUMMARY DISTRIBUTED TO OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
Feb 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  FOUND NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (MIXER, STEAMER, GRINDER ETC)
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED WALL TILE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
Feb 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Feb 3, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Oct 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) AND POTS TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST HAVE PROCEDURE READY ON SITE FOR NEXT INSPECTION OR SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DUST FROM GRILLS ON AIR FAN LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MUST PROVIDE PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FOOD GRADE HOSE USED FOR DISH WASHING
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES FROM LARGE FLOOR TAB USED FOR DISHWASHING
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING OR NOT WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA
Sep 25, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) AND POTS TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST HAVE PROCEDURE READY ON SITE FOR NEXT INSPECTION OR SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN DUST FROM GRILS ON AIR FAN LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MUST PROVIDE PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FOOD GRADE HOSE USED FOR DISH WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT COVERED WITH 4-5 INCH HOLE AND TRASH ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES FROM LARGE FLOOR TAB USED FOR DISHWASHING
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING OR NOT WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA
Jun 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, STEAMERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOILS BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH REGULAR SHELVE LINER AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
Aug 4, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE TE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE DRY FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  BROKEN /CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Jul 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- 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
  
  FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE WITH PLASTIC BAGS,AND EMPTY BIG CONTAINER FOR RICE APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 TOTAL AND UNDER THE SHELVE WITH NEW RICE MACHINE STILL WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC, APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE TE WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE DRY FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE WINDOW. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  BROKEN /CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,PEELING WOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON EDGE TRIM OF KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENTS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP AND STORAGE TABLES AND EQUIPMENTS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER, MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON SOUTH WALLS OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 14, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- 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
  
  FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNERS INSIDE THE REAR FURNACE ROOM AND THE NORTH BRICK WALL AT REAR NEXT TO FURNACE ROOM HAS AN OPENING APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.ALSO,OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND 3 COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL OPENING ON SAID BRICK WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.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
  
  SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,PEELING WOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON EDGE TRIM OF KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENTS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP AND STORAGE TABLES AND EQUIPMENTS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER, MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON SOUTH WALLS OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEXT TO THE KITCHEN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
Jan 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Storing foods in carryout bags, must restrict and invest in food grade bags or food containers, Storage shelves in poor repair, chipping wood and vinyl surfaces needs better maintain,
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Cooking equipment, storage shelves inside walk-in cooler, sinks, utensils, dry goods storage shelves and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floor in storage area and along wall base in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Ceiling tile in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Excessive clutter noted in rear storage and prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
Jan 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Cooking equipment, storage shelves inside walk-in cooler, sinks, utensils, dry goods storage shelves and cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floor in storage area and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Excessive clutter noted in rear storage and prep area. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Mar 20, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  : DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUIL-UP ON EAST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
Mar 11, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; FOUND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AND ALONG SOUTH AND EAST WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE FURNACE ROOM; ALSO OBSERVED OVEN 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSEUD, 7-38-020.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, CHEST FREEZERS, MOP SINK; ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUIL-UP ON EAST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRICTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FOR EXPOSED SINK AND MOP SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
Apr 2, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.------------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.------NOTED BLACK STAIN OR MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND CONDENSER FAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Mar 26, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- 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
  
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK (REAR AREA), OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED ARES. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT SIDE OF OVERHEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPENING. MUST RODENT PROOFED THE SAID SIDE OF DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  
  All dishwashing facilities must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY USED FOR SEALING OPENING AT THE 3RD COMPARTMENT (FAR RIGHT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL OR REPLACE THE SAID SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.------------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.------NOTED BLACK STAIN OR MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND CONDENSER FAN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN COOKING HOOD AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH PEELING PAINT AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
Mar 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
- 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 SEAL WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES, LARGE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL CHEST FREEZERS AT FRONT AREA.
- 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
- 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 REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET, AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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.