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Il Giardino Del Dolce

2855-2859 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60707 · Cook County

76cited violations
0serious tier
18inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1766467
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025100
2024110
2023100
2022180
2021150
20193150
2018140
20172100
2016150
2015150
2014140
2013160
20102100

Inspections

  1. Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EXHAUST FANS ON WEST WALL IN THE BAKING PREP AREA WITH OPENINGS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN COVERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKING PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM BAKERY USED FOR THE PUBLIC. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

  4. Jul 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Aug 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND FIXTURES INSIDE THE 3RD WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL COOLER (THE FLOORS, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELD, FAN COVER, ETC.), AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED DRY WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CANOLI FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE NON-ABSORBENT FLOORING OR FLOOR COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BAKERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  6. Jan 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED OLD CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE FLOOR COVERINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN REAR NEAR CAKE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB IN RESTROOM LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ALONG THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM, ON THE PALLET NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  8. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jun 13, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE DISPLAY COUNTER, OFFICE AREA, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS, STORAGE AREAS AND FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE TRAPPED ON A GLUEBOARD IN THE STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT OPERATING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING RUN WITH POWDERED DISH DETERGENT APPLIED BY HAND TO THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE BEFORE STARTING THE WASH CYCLE WHEN THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC DETERGENT SUPPLIER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT DETERGENT IS APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY TO THE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS AND RACKS, MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WERE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREAS, ELECTRICAL/HVAC AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND INSIDE DOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR THE SECTION OF THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM ABOVE THE WATER HEATER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CAKE AND CANNOLI DECORATING AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND REPAIR DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  10. Jul 9, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMOKED CEILING AT SOUTH PASTRY PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OR REPAINTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALERGEN TRAINING NOT MET

  11. Oct 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Counter table by mixer had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Reach in cooler, and reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear prep areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged ceiling tiles in employee's women's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

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

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables that had peeling pint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning in 3rd prep area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/broken floor tile by prep area in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had damaged, peeling paint, exposed raw wood in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. employee bathroom wall had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  13. Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN CARD BOARD BOXES THATS BEING RE-USED, OVER AND OVER, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE AND USED APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR STORING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TABLE TOPS, COOKING FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND FOOD CARTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  14. Oct 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY/SERVICE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP/BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, and furnace area room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, holes and gaps in rear prep areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

  16. Aug 19, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP SUBSTANCE AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND RESEAL CHIPPING METAL TABLE AND PREP WOOD TABLE THAT APPEARS TO ME MOLDED,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SAME AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET AT SAME SINK, AND REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE TO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALL AREAS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN,

  17. Sep 29, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • 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 ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TRAY CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (MUST REMOVE HOSE).-----MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER IST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CEILING TILES, PLYWOOD, PAINTS ETC) STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

  18. Sep 10, 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TRAY CARTS, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS AND WASHROOM FLOORS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.----MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (MUST REMOVE HOSE).-----MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER IST COMPARTMENT (LEFT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CEILING TILES, PLYWOOD, PAINTS ETC) STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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.