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432 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 63936
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Inspections
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Sep 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME UPPER INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE OR NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED SOME METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GAS STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE STAINS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 12, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEEDED OF CLEANING, DELIME UNIT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPES, BEHIND THE MOP SINK, MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GRIMES ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL.UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS),UNDER COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
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Severity not stated
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Oct 8, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOWN THE LOCATION
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 1, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOWN THE LOCATION
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-1-2019, REPORT #2320976 #44) 4-903.11 (A; B;D) MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47)4-501.11 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Nov 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ADJUST THE DETACHED CEILING PANELS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED BURNT ON MATERIAL ON SIDE WALL OF HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE BURNT ON MATERIAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DEBRIS AROUND HT DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND HT DISH MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED ADJACENT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .NSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS OVER LINE HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 8, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN,NO VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 1, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND YELLOW SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS(QUICHE,POTATOES,PASTA,)MUST PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFCATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BOTTLES WITH WIDER MOUTHS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR AREA HAND SINK
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BAR AREA BEHIND LIQUOR COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN,NO VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY INSIDE THE COOLER. WHEN ALL SHELLFISH ARE CONSUMED, THE TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $5.00,TOTAL ONE LB.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND COOLERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE OR SHOW EXISTENCE OF THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 17, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING FAN GUARDS INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK IN CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 2, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-10-12 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.#37-MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE DINING AREA. SERIOUS CITATON ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING FAN GUARDS INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR TOASTER OVEN AT SUSHI BAR, AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN. HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK IN CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETELY DRAIN WASTE WATER. PITCH OF SINK ALLOWS WATER TO POOL TO THE REAR OF THE MIDDLE AND THIRD COMPARTMENT WASH BASINS. MUST REPAIR ALL AND REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO COMPLETELY DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE DINING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED SHREDDED CARROTS BEING THAWED IN FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DIRTY GLASS WARE ALSO INSIDE SAME SINK AT SAME TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. FOOD AND DISHES REMOVED.
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING DIRTY DISHES IMPROPERLY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT ANY SINKS BEING FILLED AND NO SANITIZING FINAL RINSE. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO SAY WHAT IS TO BE USED TO SANITIZE OR ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER WAY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. I FOUND BLEACH ON PREMISES AND DEMONSTRATED THE PROPER METHOD.
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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. MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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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. INTERIOR COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE AT FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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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. THREADED NOZZLE ON REAR HALLWAY MENS WASHROOM MUST REMOVE.
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.