RecordWell Data

The Commons

3201 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

87cited violations
3serious tier
23inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1443930
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
20243162
2023251
2022170
2021130
2019140
2018140
2017130
2016130
2015370
2014380
2013160
2012240
20112170

Inspections

  1. Nov 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN

  3. Aug 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-204.115: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE NOT WORKING ADEQUATELY. THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 104.0F, HOWEVER THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED 160.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED TEMPERATURE GAUAGE, SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE DISPLAYS 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Aug 19, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SAME FLOOR AS THE COMMON FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN THE GRILL PREP STATION WAS 70.0F AND THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 74.0F-77.0F IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE NEAR BY PASTA PREP AREA, UNTIL HANDWASHING SINK MEETS COMPLAINCE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100.0F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE PASTA PREP AREA FOUND AT 55.0F. THE UNIT HAD NON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS REACH AND MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUSED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE NOT WORKING ADEQUATELY. THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 104.0F, HOWEVER THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED 160.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED TEMPERATURE GAUAGE, SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE DISPLAYS 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 13, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF TUNA AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN CORNERS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 21, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE NORTH POD WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (LEFT SIDE) IN THE SOUTH POD IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING BY THE DISH WASHER AND THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN DRAINS.

  7. Nov 18, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM MARKED ACCORDINGLY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CKEAING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLE AND AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING STATIONS IN NEED OF CLEANINH TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND REPLACE ALL CERTIFICATES.

  8. Apr 14, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A:C) OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED WITHOUT BEING INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A HEAVY LEAK UNDER ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE MAIN CAFETERIA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  9. Nov 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE SMALL STANDING PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE COVING WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  10. May 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AND CEILING IN GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SOUTH POD. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH PODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STEAM KETTLE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 AND UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT BACK OF THE HOUSE. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT AT FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Sep 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN AND CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE SOUTH POD PREP AREA. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS AREAS WEHRE NEEDED. (COMMONS, NORTH POD, SOUTH POD).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE RESIDUE FOUND IN DRAINS.

  13. Jun 24, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Feb 4, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jan 28, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR AND HOT FOOD STATION WITH MISSING SNEEZE GUARD PANELS TO PRVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN AFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD WHERE THERE IS A POSSIBILTY OF CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. A SNEEZE GUARD REFERNCE IS GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL NEXT TO DESSERT STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, MISSING ONES IN SEVERAL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

  16. Oct 31, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Jun 27, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. AREAS OBSERVED WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING AND OTHER PARTS INSIDE MACHINE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL THAT HANGS OVER ICE. MAINTAINANCE ON SITE AND BEGAN WORKING ON MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE BULK CEREAL STORAGE CONTAINER AT SALAD BAR AREA NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL IN SOUTH POD, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE OR FOOD PARTICLES AND FAN COVER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR MAT AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILL AT SOUTH POD.

  18. Mar 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GRILLS, CLEAN SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL, CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT SODA MACHINES AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES/DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  19. Feb 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING RUBBER BASEBOARD BY THE ENTRANCE (LOWER LEFT SIDE WHEN ENTERING)OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES-REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK'S LEFT FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MUST FIX THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-IT MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF.

  20. Sep 18, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(ONIONS)

  21. Sep 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(ONIONS)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

  22. Jan 28, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED IN STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER RINSE SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NORTH POD. REPLACE WORN FOOD ROLLING CARTS WITH STAINS AND DUCT TAPE ON SIDES. PROVIDE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT IE STOVES/OVENS, WALLS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT, WINDOWS/ LEDGES AROUND PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD, METAL CAN RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MULTI-USE PANS/POTS STORAGE RACKS BY THREE COMPARTMNET SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT NORTH, SOUTH PODS, AND DISH WASHING ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS IN SOUTH POD. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND CIGARRETTE BUTTS.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN DISH ROOM, AROUND URINAL IN MENS LOCKER ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, NORTH POD, BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SOUTH POD. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WOMENS TOILET/LOCKER ROOM AND NORTH POD, CEILING/WALL JUCTION AT PREP AREA IN REAR NORTH POD ALONG WINDOWS, CLOSE OUTLET WIHT EXPOSED WIRES AT PREP AREA NORTH POD, AND CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS AT NORTH POD. CLEAN LARGE FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN DISH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, HEAT LAMP AT NORTH POD AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NORTH POD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SOUTH POD SERVING LINE. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS.

    • 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. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  23. Jan 27, 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 OPEN FOODS BEING OFFERED FOR STUDENT SELF SERVICE AT SOUTH POD AT SERVING LINES WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND READY TO EAT DESSERTS IE COOKIES, PUDDING, AND SWEETS WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AND OR COVER TO PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RELOCATED PIZZA SLICES AND DESSERTS. ALSO, FOUND TWO BUFFET TABLES WITH EXPOSED FOODS IE. VARIOUS SAUCES, SALSA GUACUMOLE, CHEESE, LETTUCE, TACO SHELLS FOR STUDENT SELF SERVICE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AND OR LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AND OR LIDS FOR SAID SELF SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT FROM MISHANDLING AND COMTAMINATION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED IN STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER RINSE SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NORTH POD. REPLACE WORN FOOD ROLLING CARTS WITH STAINS AND DUCT TAPE ON SIDES. PROVIDE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT IE STOVES/OVENS, WALLS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT, WINDOWS/ LEDGES AROUND PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD, METAL CAN RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MULTI-USE PANS/POTS STORAGE RACKS BY THREE COMPARTMNET SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT NORTH, SOUTH PODS, AND DISH WASHING ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS IN SOUTH POD. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND CIGARRETTE BUTTS.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN DISH ROOM, AROUND URINAL IN MENS LOCKER ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, NORTH POD, BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SOUTH POD. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WOMENS TOILET/LOCKER ROOM AND NORTH POD, CEILING/WALL JUCTION AT PREP AREA IN REAR NORTH POD ALONG WINDOWS, CLOSE OUTLET WIHT EXPOSED WIRES AT PREP AREA NORTH POD, AND CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS AT NORTH POD. CLEAN LARGE FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN DISH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, HEAT LAMP AT NORTH POD AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NORTH POD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SOUTH POD SERVING LINE. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS.

    • 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. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO PREVENT PEST 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.