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1114 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

105cited violations
4serious tier
23inspections
66tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2427988
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262150
20252141
2024290
20233110
2022150
20212140
2020140
20191101
2018230
2017120
20164141
2015241

Inspections

  1. Apr 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING FROM AIR CONDITION CONDENSER TUBE AT SOUTH PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  2. Mar 31, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 ANTS ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL ANTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING FROM AIR CONDITION CONDENSER TUBE AT SOUTH PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 30, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. WATER TEMPERATURE 72.2F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIR HOT WATER AT THE END OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 100F.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE PASTRIES WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 3-DOOR DELI PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • 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. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERSIN IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WAHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED UNOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602003 ON 09/03/2024 #39. OBSERVED CRATES OF FOOD AND BUTTERCREAM STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. #58. OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Sep 3, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 - OBSERVED CRATES OF FOOD AND BUTTERCREAM STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 - OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.

  6. Aug 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 - FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES DELI MEAT, EGGS, ETC.) EXPIRED PRESENT FOR CURRENT MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFIED MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CRATES OF FOOD AND BUTTERCREAM STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING FLOORS IN DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND LINING SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE ALTERNATIVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/18/2023, REPORT #2578697: #51) - "NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION." OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES PRESENT AND MANAGER UNABLE TO CONFIRM LOCATION AT ICE MACHINE AND AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jul 18, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK ,IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.

  8. May 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK ,IN PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

  9. May 18, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SALAD PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK ,IN PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION HANGING FROM AIR CONDITION CONDENSER TUBE AT SOUTH PREP AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE. REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES; ALSO MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT PROVIDED 160F AT FINAL TEMPERATURE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE.MAINTAINS TEMP OF 146.4F. MUST REPAIR WAREWASHING UNIT TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT TEMP OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT COFFEE/SERVING STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

  10. Oct 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. GERMAN CHOCOLATE (9/29), MILK MOUSSE (10/10, 10/7, 10/8), FILLING (10/12, 8/11). THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $94 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jun 9, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      : 3-304.14- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-201.11-- NOTED CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE REAR LARGE DISHWASHING MACHINE. TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. WRAPPED VENTILATION ABOVE THE FRONT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP WITH TORN, EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION.

  12. Jun 2, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INACCURATE, BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT FUNCTIONAL. MUST REPLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETER OR REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS FLOUR AND STORED NUTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      THE FOOD HANDLER AT THE FRONT PREP/DISPLAY AREA NOTED HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE HALLWAY CLOSET WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER LEAKING FROM THE REAR KITCHEN LARGE DISH MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USING PAPER TOWELS AS HAND DRYING DEVICES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE SERVICE SINK. SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING TILE GROUT AT THE REAR LARGE DISHWASHING MACHINE. TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. WRAPPED VENTILATION ABOVE THE FRONT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP WITH TORN, EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL CLOTHING/JACKETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA PROVIDED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366095 ON 3-20-20 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2366095 ON 3-20-20. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORTS MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  13. Mar 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK/CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  14. May 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH THE GLOVES ON,MOVED FROM THE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER PREP AREA AND BACK; THEN CONTINUED TO PUT FOOD INSIDE CONTAINERS ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. STILL SAME EMPLOYEE WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON CONTINUED STORING FOOD INSIDE CONTAINERS AND THEN WASHED HANDS AND TRAY AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES NEED TO CHANGES GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN THEY CHANGE A TASK AND MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AT THE DELI PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS 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 THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  15. Jan 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jan 23, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-8-17 INSPECTION # 2072211. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  17. Sep 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  18. Dec 14, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ON EAT END OF SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT ICE STORAGE CONTAINER AND ADJACENT COFFEE FLAVOR SYRUPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHEILDED OR SHATTER PROOF. DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

  19. Dec 7, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY AT 50.0F. OBSERVED NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN WALK IN COOLER ONLY WHOLE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND LEMONJUICE. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HAND SINK ON EAT END OF SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT ICE STORAGE CONTAINER AND ADJACENT COFFEE FLAVOR SYRUPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHEILDED. DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.

  20. Aug 10, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST BEEN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  21. Jun 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOODS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST BEEN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING FOR CAKES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND ALL ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE CAKE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  22. Dec 8, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Oct 1, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE COOKIE DECORATING ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR (PAINT/RESEAL/REPLACE) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND THE SMALL DISHMACHINE THAT RESTS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.