Regency Inn
5319 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Banquet)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 27866
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 27 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT LABELS DISTINGUISING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (WAREWASHING AREA, REAR KITCHEN AREA, WASHROOMS) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHIN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE OF INADEQUATE INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATES CANNOT BE STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE USED TO MAKE DRINKS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 19, 2021 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
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THYROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2252246 ON 01/08/2019 #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 8, 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
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PITCHER STORAGE SHELVES AND SEASONING SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND BEER COOLER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER & EAST BAR. REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN EAST BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE BAR GUNS HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT 2 BARS. MUST PROVIDE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BAR AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 27, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,OVEN PANEL,KNIFE CADDY,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD & SHELVING UNITS,DISH CART,MIXER IN CAMELOT BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND OVEN & IN BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL EXHAUST FAN IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN,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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,CAMELOT BAR AREA 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY TOILET AT MEN'S & MISSING TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN'S,MISSING SEWER COVER IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE 2- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,CHAIR & TABLE STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rusted grease trap box under the 3 compartment sink. Must remove rust and maintain. No lid for the ice bins behind the bar. Instructed to provide lid.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Must clean the shelves under the prep table in the prep area and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under and behind the stove,deep fryer, grill with dust and grease build-up. Instructed to clean in detail 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
Vent in the employees washroom with dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Must install a self closing device on both washroom doors in the mezzanine.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop must be stored in a separate container,not under the counter behind the bar.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 6, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found weeds and small bushes along the west wall of the banquet hall and along the south fence in the parking lot. Instructed to remove weeds and trim bushes to reduce possible rodent harborages.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 4, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 07-28-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #586045. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #19 - FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID/COVER (LID IS BENT AND NOT RODENT PROOFED, BROKEN FROM HINGES) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. (#29)-(PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 09-15-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #413483) 32 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS. 33 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. 38 - NOTED SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. 40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING---------MUST REMOVE UNNEC
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
UPGRADE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
UPGRADE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH, SEAL OR REPLACE RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (INCLUDING UNUSED UNIT).-------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINS CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AT EVERY GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES.-------MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.---------MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.------MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES WHICH IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO KEEP FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, (4)SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 2 BARS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, LITTER ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE FRONT AREA AND ABOVE DINING AREA.----MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG PIPES AND CONDUITS. CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL VENT COVERS
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING ENDCAPS AT LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK FAUCET.---------MUST FIX BROKEN DRAIN OPENER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.-----NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER, MUST INSTALL.------1 TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM AND 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S ROOM NOT FLUSHING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE COAT ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.----REMOVE OUTDOOR TYPE INSECT LIGHT TRAP FROM ICE MAKER ROOM, PROVIDE FOODSERVICE APPROVED UNIT IF NEEDED.-----REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRTY LINEN BAGS FROM REAR.----PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE.----REMOVE WEEDS FROM ALONG REAR/SIDES OF BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
"NO SMOKING SIGN" PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 28, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID/COVER (LID IS BENT AND NOT RODENT PROOFED, BROKEN FROM HINGES.) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 09-15-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #413483. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 32 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS. 33 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. 38 - NOTED SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. 40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF 2 WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH, SEAL OR REPLACE RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (INCLUDING UNUSED UNIT).-------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINS CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AT EVERY GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES.-------MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.---------MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.------MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES WHICH IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, (4)SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 2 BARS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, LITTER ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE FRONT AREA AND ABOVE DINING AREA.----MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG PIPES AND CONDUITS. CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL VENT COVERS
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING ENDCAPS AT LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK FAUCET.---------MUST FIX BROKEN DRAIN OPENER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.-----NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER, MUST INSTALL.------1 TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM AND 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S ROOM NOT FLUSHING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE COAT ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----REMOVE OUTDOOR TYPE INSECT LIGHT TRAP FROM ICE MAKER ROOM, PROVIDE FOODSERVICE APPROVED UNIT IF NEEDED.-----REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRTY LINEN BAGS FROM REAR.----PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE.----REMOVE WEEDS FROM ALONG REAR/SIDES OF BUILDING.
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Not serious
Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
REQUIRED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (a) (CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE). MUST POST SIGNS AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND ALL AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
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Not serious
Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
ASHTRAYS NOT REMOVED FROM MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (c) (CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE). MUST REMOVE ASHTRAYS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 15, 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND TWO BARS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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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. NOTED SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF 2 WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE..
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 26, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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.