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Paterno's Pizza

5303 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

109cited violations
0serious tier
22inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
36411
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025360
2024110
2023120
2022170
2021190
2020170
20191140
2018270
2017190
2016250
20151100
20142110
2013160
2012150
20112100
2010100

Inspections

  1. Nov 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Nov 19, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

  3. Jul 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MISSING PLASTIC HANDLES/KNOBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLES.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT .CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING WALL PANEL BY THE WINDOW AT PIZZA AREA.SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,REPAIR ISSUE. SMOOTH SURFACE

  4. Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA STAINED. REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND PAPER TOWELS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RELOCATE TO ABOVE HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

  6. Dec 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES, BEEF, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  7. May 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF AND PIZZA WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TALL 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GRIME UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS LOCATED IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS LOCATED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Oct 15, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      SOME FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS ARE NOT LABELED PROPERLY. INSTRUCED TO LABEL IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, PASTA ETC.)

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (BEHIND THE BAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (REACH-IN, PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER ETC).

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE (UNUSED) REAR BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND AND IN BETWEEN COOLING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

  9. Jul 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA (BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK OR SODA CRATES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  10. May 15, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS/KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE BAR AREAS ALSO,SEAL LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE URINAL INSIDE THE REAR MENS TOILET ROOM(PARTY/DINING ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 8, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE FORKS/SPOONS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS/KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE BAR AREAS ALSO,SEAL LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE URINAL INSIDE THE REAR MENS TOILET ROOM(PARTY/DINING ROOM) AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS AND RAILINGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE MAGNETIC STRIPS FOR KNIFE AND SPATULA FOR PROPER STORAGE. (NOTED SPATULAS AND KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WITH GREEN MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALSS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.---------------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM, PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK REPAIR (RIGHT SIDE) BEHIND BAR.--------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR DINING/PARTY ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  13. Oct 11, 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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND USED MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS. MUST RELOCATE.

  14. Sep 30, 2016 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 2-5-15 INSPECTION # 1522705. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR MOST SMALL BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090 MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR SMALL BAR AT REAR OF PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND USED MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS. MUST RELOCATE.

  15. Feb 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIRTY STAINED CARBOARDS ARE USED TO SEAL SIDES OF PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.FOUND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE AT PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AD PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA. PIZZA BOXES AREA STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF TO STORE SAID ITEMS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIECES OF RAW WOOD BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,UNEVEN AND SURFACE IS POUROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE THE KICHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE ROOM LIGHTS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS ALSO OBSERVED WOMENS HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY (FRONT WOMENS WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDWASHBOWL AT FRONT AREA WOMENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  16. Dec 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM (1ST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE ROOM LIGHTS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS ALSO OBSERVED WOMENS HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY (FRONT WOMENS WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK HANDWASHBOWL AT FRONT AREA WOMENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  17. Jan 3, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT CEILING WALK IN COOLER AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS/LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE ICE MACHINE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THEROMETER INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  18. Aug 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BEER PIPE COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (MAIN BAR) WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND FAUCET NECK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG HE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE (2) MEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENT INSIDE (2) WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  19. Nov 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Reach in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks and door tracks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in bar areas under counter and behind coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear prep area storage area, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vent(fan guard )in walk in cooler had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

  20. Dec 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks(1st floor)not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt. storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in bsmt storage area by hot water heater area not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floors need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged light shields shall be replaced in storage areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler fan guard in bsmt. not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

  21. Jan 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, door tracks of bar cooler not clean need detailed cleaning. Storage shelving need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas(1st floor, and bsmt. need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tiles in prep are/kitchen need cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area, bathrooms need cleaning, missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided(1st floor/bsmt.).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.

  22. Jan 13, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.