Nina's Cafe
25 E PEARSON ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1165799
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA, CHICKEN, DELI ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY CODE. NOTE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASING SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED 1 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND COFFEE PREP ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Weak hot/cold water pressure at front prep area hand wash sink. instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 9, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/21/2021 REPORT 2521667 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 21, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST A VALID, CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, WITH CURRENT INVOICE FROM A COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Violation Codes: 2-101.11. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE VALID AND VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES; AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 10, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS, CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORRAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE MOP SINK BROKEN AND WITH PEELING/BUBBLING PAINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- MUST PROVIDE VALID AND VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES; AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 14, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2010129 DATED ON 04/11/17 NOT CORRECTED-#38 SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED INSIDE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BROWN BUILDUP ON THE WATER LINE AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS. NO ICE IN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE WATER STAINS AND THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE WHERE THE SHELF IS BROKEN WITH SEVERAL PIECES OF PARTICLE BOARD AROUND THE DRAIN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHELVING UNIT AND DETAIL CLEAN THE BROKEN SHELVING PIECES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PIZZA/SANDWICH CONVEYOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A BUCKET AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: COOKED SAUSAGE AT 177.4F. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 2, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. SPILLS NOTED UNDER ONE BASIN SINK, INSTRUCTED TO 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily clean WALL IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND CLEAN UTESILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
LAST SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/2/11 VISIT, NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS VIEW (NOWHERE TO BE FOUND). INSTRUCTED TO POST VISIBLY TO ALL CUSTOMERS. One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CABINETS UNDER FRONT 2-COMP SINK & UNDER THE COLD BUFFET LINE ARE STAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN & MAINYTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRATCHES & DENTS ON THE WALL AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA, INCLUDING CORNER COVINGS MUST BE ADDRESSED, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 2, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, WHILE SERVING/HANDLING PERISHABLE FOODS (EGGS, HAM SUSHI). MUST HAVE SUCH PERSON AT ALL TIMES P.H.F. IS PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED. (7-38-012) A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING BELOW THE WOOD BASE AROUND THE COFFEE COUNTERS MUST BE FIXED, TO SEAL THE GAPS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR LEDGE OF FRONT MILK COOLER, COFFEE COUNTER AT FRONT PREP-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE OF 3-COMP SINK & UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SAME AREA, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM & HOOD ABOVE OVEN MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. cutting boards in need of replacing. worn with deep cuts. must replace and maintain.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COFFE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. 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
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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.