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Klein's Bakery & Cafe

4155 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County

67cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2528390
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
20253170
2024140
2023260
20222110
2021130
2020120
20192202
2017220

Inspections

  1. Jul 9, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jul 1, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  3. Aug 28, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TOP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Mar 24, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE SMALL UPRIGH COOLER IN REAR FRONT COFFEE STATIONS AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME LIST ALL INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARAD AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT AL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ARES. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILIY SINK AND ABOVE STOARGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ANF NAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2603182 ON 09/20/2024. #38. OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS. #51. OBSERVED THE RIGHT-SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS, SPATULAS, AND KNIVES STORED BEHIND THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDING FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF STANDING FREEZER AND GASKETS TO BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  7. Oct 6, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED FOAM MATERIAL USED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-POROUS MATERIAL TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS.

  8. Jan 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

  9. Dec 29, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      0BSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPING ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND/SIDES OF THE FREEZER CHESTS, AND NEAR THE STAIRCASE BY THE HAND SANITIZER DISPENSER. ALSO OBSERVED WERE THREE LIVE ROACHES ON TRAPS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. IT MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE LIVE ACTIVITY OF THE ROACHES BEFORE BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE UNDER THE COUNTERS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND TRAPS THAT ARE FULL, CLEAN, SANITIZED , AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING THE LID TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED BEHIND THE FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COUNTER WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL BASES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR.

  11. Jan 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COOKIE DISPLAY COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA.

  12. Jan 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

  13. Mar 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR FOODS IE: FRIED EGG. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.--- LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/RESEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  14. Feb 25, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED FLATS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE ASSORTED READY TO EAT CHEESES AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED EGGS AND STORED ON BOTTOM SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A NON-REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE. BAKED AND COOLED PASTRIES STUFFED WITH HAM AND CHEESE, HAM,SPINACH AND CHEESE FOUND AT 56.8F TO 58.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR FOODS IE: FRIED EGG. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING WHILE TCS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THROUGH THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.--- LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/RESEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO HAND SINK. NOT ABOVE/BEHIND STORED POTS/PANS ON METAL RACK SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  15. May 15, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. May 12, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS NOT SHIELDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.

    • 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.