RecordWell Data

Luke's

215 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County

87cited violations
7serious tier
24inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
20789
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025270
2024130
2023140
2022162
2021111
2020280
2019180
2018120
2017151
2016230
2015192
2014260
2013381
2012140
2011390
2010140

Inspections

  1. Nov 26, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN DRYING RACK AND MOP SINK AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

  2. Nov 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG WITH CURRENT INVOICES.(LAST INVOICE PROVIDED 1-5-24)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG WITH CURRENT INVOICES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN DRYING RACK AND MOP SINK AT PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

  3. Oct 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      Open employees drink noted on prep table, instructed to keep it off food contact surfaces.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Hand wash sink faucet at Pizza station prep area in poor repair, it hard to turn on hot water knob, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Per Manager "mop bucket waste water is disposed of in 3-comp sink" that is used to wash multi-use utensils, no mop sink anywhere in facility, therefore At least 1 service mop sink equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. (B) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

  4. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA AND THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  5. Oct 13, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM OR HANDWASHING LOCATED NEAR HOTLINE. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM OR HANDWASHING LOCATED NEAR HOTLINE.ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOUND 200 LBS OF COOKED BEEF (COST $500) AT 110F WITH A TIMESTAMP OF 10:00 AM AT 2:24 PM. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F AND WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 135F – 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION . 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 -56F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. BEEF AT 110 F HAD A TIME STAMP FOR 10:00 AM AT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD (APPROX 50 LBS OF BEEF COST $100) AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #20.

  6. Jan 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS; PIZZA(HOT HOLDING CUSTOMER DISPLAY, CALZONES (STORED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING COVER CONTAINER), HAMBURGER PATTIES (IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE GRILL)FOR HOT HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (78F-81.4F) TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  7. Jan 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 9, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON VARIOUS TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF GRAVY, COOKED SAUSAGES, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF, ITALIAN DRESSING, PIZZA SAUCE) ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION # 60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252758 ON JANUARY 17, 2019. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS ... PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jan 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN ARE WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOM NEAR REAR PREP AREA DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SHEVING UNIT NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS BETWEEN COOLER IN FRINT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  11. Aug 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, TURKEY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 20LBS OF SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 78F-119.5F, 1LB OF TURKEY BEING HELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT 58.5F AND 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL COST OF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED IS $325. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN) LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS 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

      OBSERVED UNEVEN WALL AND WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      CRACK LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN CEILING PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE. ALSO FAN GUARDS DUSTY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET LEAKY AT HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

  13. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 2 AREAS OF FLOOR TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,( IE HOLES).MUST REPAIR AREAS.

  14. Mar 12, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (FOUR PIZZAS( 2-CHEESE (110.8F) PEPPERONNI 120.2F), BASIL/CHEESE/TOMATO(128.3F)AT A HOT HOLDING PIZZA STATION. APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00. INSTRUSTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CDI.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONLY HAND SANITIZER IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. THERE WAS NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CDI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. FOUND VARIOUS PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL FRYERS ON PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RECAULK MOLDY CAULKING AT WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE AT EMPLOYEE REST ROOM HAND SINK TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING AND CALIBRATED THERMOMETER AT THE UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      DURINGINSPECTION OBSERVED VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF COUNTER TOPS. ALL WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING CONAINERS UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ABOVE DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  15. Nov 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN /SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP COUNTERS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES ON BOTTOM SHELVES AT REAR AND ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Apr 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PIZZA AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  17. Jul 1, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Jun 21, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT STAFF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL HOLES AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE DRY GOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

  19. Jun 13, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT A HOT HOLDING STATION THAT WAS IMPROPERLY SET UP. LASAGNA AT 60.3F, CHICKEN PARMESAN 75.2F, AND RIGATONI 59.2F 20LBS VALUED AT 150.00 DOLLARS. ALSO FOUND CHEESE PIZZA 69.4F, SAUSAGE PIZZA 59.2F, VEGGIE PIZZAS 60F AT A HOT HOLDING STATION NOT ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS MENTIONED ABOVE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND A BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT STAFF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL HOLES AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE DRY GOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Sep 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE MISSING, MUST PROVIDE. SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE SIDES OF A CONDENSER, AT A COOLER CLOSEST TO THE MAIN KITCHEN DOOR, MUST ADDRESS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN GUARDS OF REACH-IN COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS OR DIRT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES OR JACKETS, MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

  21. Oct 25, 2011 Canvass · 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND HANDWASH BOWL AT PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

    • 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. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  22. Feb 1, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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. OBSERVED RIPPED PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.

  23. Jan 25, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063468 11. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

    • 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. OBSERVED RIPPED PREP COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES AB0VE SLICERS. MUST REPLACE LIGHT COVER.

    • 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. THE FOLLOWING FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE- REAR HAND WASHBOWL, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  24. Sep 29, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines 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. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, LOCATED AT WEST PREP AREA. MUST USE THE OTHER 3-COMP SINK AT EAST PREP AREA UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED FOR. THE COLD WATER LINE IS OPERATIONAL.

    • 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 CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, REMOVE CLUTTER & ORGANIZE BETTER.

    • 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. FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER ALSO.

    • 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 FIX LOOSE FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINK IN WEST PREP AREA.

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.