RecordWell Data

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

1018 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

73cited violations
7serious tier
22inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2333086
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026250
2025163
2024350
2023270
2022100
2021130
2020120
2019190
2018140
20173121
2016261
20153122
2014120

Inspections

  1. Sep 23, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11: EXTERIOR OF CABINET DOOR UNDER BEVERAGE STATION WITH PEELING SURFACE AND EXPOSED PARTICLE BOARD. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17: MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  2. Mar 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      LEAKING CARBONATION UNIT NEXT TO BEVERAGE SYRUP BOXES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  3. Nov 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED MEATBALLS IN THE STEAM TABLE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 131F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 47F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46F, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR SANDWICH CONDIMENT COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER HELD TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Aug 27, 2024 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Aug 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Jul 30, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED GREY WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Aug 25, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LOCK IS MISSING FROM 1 OF 2 UNISEX SINGLE-OCCUPANT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON DELI SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  8. Jun 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, SOUP, SALAD) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE UNISEX WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) HANDWASHING SINK HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

  9. Jul 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jun 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FUNCTIONING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAR ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NEAREST 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  11. Apr 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE OVEN IN PREP AREA AND VENT FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON 3/22/19. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  12. Mar 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      THERMOMETERS MUST BE IN ALL WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF TIGHT FITTING STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      LONG HAIR IN NEED OF TIGHTER RESTRAINT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      1 COMP PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED REPAIR AT P-TRAP. LEAKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKS FROM UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, AND FROM PIPE UNDER SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE ADJACENT TO THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  14. Nov 16, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR.

  15. Nov 8, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED A EMPLOYEE PUSH THE SWINGING DOOR WITH HER GLOVED HANDS AND PUT READY TO EAT VEGETABLES ON SANDWICH AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WENT INTO FRONT PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA,WORKED ON THE REGISTER AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BOXES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,SUPPLY STORAGE,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.I POSTED A NEW SUMMARY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,TEA DISPENSER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER SODA MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR TO DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT HOOD ABOVE OVEN AND VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF OVEN

  16. Feb 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE LARGE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COOKING OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A FUNNEL AT DRAIN AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SOMETHING THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

  17. Jul 22, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER/COVER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND SIGNS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  18. Jul 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      PACKAGES OF SOUP IN CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER (COOLING FROM LAST NIGHT) IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES, ICE BATH, ETC BEFORE PLACING HOT SOUP IN REFRIGERATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALLS AND SURFACES. OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR ON WALLS, BOXES, AND SHELVING NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST ON WALLS AND AROUND SIGNS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  19. Nov 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN DINING AREA NEED PAINTING TO REMOVE ALL CHIPPED SURFACES.

  20. Jul 28, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR POSTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLKATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTICED N FLOOR NEAR CAPPED DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.

  21. Jul 15, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NEXT TO OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HOLDING AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F. PLUG NOT PROPERLY SECURED IN WALL SOCKET. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      TUNA SALAD-60.1F, HAM-58.1F, TURKEY-58.1F, PULLED PORK-59.6F, HUMMUS-58.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. 40LB VALUED AT $150 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED IN THE DINING AREA. 30 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON BOTH WINDOW LEDGES AND GLASS IN DINING AREA AND IN SELF SERVICE POP DISENSING AREA. 5 LARGE HOUSE FLIES ALSO NOTED ON PREMISES IN DINING AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 6-16-14 ON REPORT# 1467335 NOT CORRECTED: -32-MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE LARGE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED(BLACK) CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER NOTICED N FLOOR NEAR CAPPED DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND SOUP PREP STATION.

  22. Jun 16, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROPERLY EXTEND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE OVER THE OPEN SITE DRAIN.

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