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Alibaba Cafe

4044 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

94cited violations
4serious tier
19inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1884323
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025160
2024110
2023220
2022130
20212100
20191160
20172143
2016120
2015171
2014290
2013140
2011170
20102110

Inspections

  1. Aug 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  2. May 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      WASTE PIPE ABOVE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE CUBES INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THREE C THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.

  3. Aug 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DOOR AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO SEPARATE BUSSINESS NEEDS TO BE RODENTPROOF AND MAINTAINED.

  4. Nov 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND GRILL AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

  6. Jul 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITVHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB.

  7. Feb 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON TIME AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  8. Feb 5, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON TIME AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND STEAK WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND ASTERISKS. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON MENU WITH REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND ASTERISKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TESTING KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TESTING KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2244169 DATED 1/8/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN" " OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES DID NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN" " NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2244169 ON 1/8/2019. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  9. Jan 8, 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 ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU INCLUDING AN ASTERISK LEADING TO THE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED, OR MAY CONTAIN UNDER COOKED OR RAW INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR IN THE BASEMENT LEADING TO TENANT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP COOKING AREA STAINED AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD IN THE REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH COMMERCIAL FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER, PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SIDE OF THE GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BACK OF FACILITY LOCATED NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(CEILING FAN, TV, RECESSED LIGHTING COVERS, PICTURES, CHAIRS IN DINING AREA) INCLUDING THE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WATER STAINS ON CEILING TILE INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NO BASE BOARD AROUND FLOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE BRICK LEADING TO TENANT STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORING ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A MOP AND OTHER CLEANING TOOLS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES DID NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2059784, ISSUED ON 06-07-2017. (PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1961168 ISSUED ON 09-23-2016). #41 - BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED AT NORTHEAST WALL BY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.-------- GROCERY BAGS NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.-------NOTED WATER LEAK INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP/DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN LINE MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  11. Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER (DIRTY WATER - GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER CLEANED AND RODDED THE OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK CLOGGED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PLUNGED THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • 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

      FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS, ALSO NOTED OVER 3 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1961168 ISSUED ON 09-23-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #41 - BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED AT NORTHEAST WALL BY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.-------- GROCERY BAGS NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.-------NOTED WATER LEAK INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP/DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN LINE MUST PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  12. Sep 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED AT NORTHEAST WALL BY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  13. Jun 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, PRESENTLY CLOGGED.AFTER HALF HOUR OWNER WAS ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM.SINK UNCLOGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A SHELF LINERS AND UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BRICKS AND RAW WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY WITH EXCESS GRIMES AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TUBE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS,ALSO END CAPS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AND TO PROVIDE END CAPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS TOBACCO BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE TWO SOUTH- WEST STORAGES, IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS FOR CLEANING PURPOSE.

  14. Oct 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SPICES SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BY STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALL TILES AT FRONT COUNTER AND BETWEEN COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (CANS AND SAUCES ON MILK CRATES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVES FOR ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL CANS AND SAUCES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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

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

      OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL BEHIND. MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SAID SINK AND WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON STAND UP REACH IN COOLER RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  16. Jan 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ON TOP OF PREP COOLER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.

  17. Jul 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving(bsmt.) 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 bsmt. storage areas under storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided, wall in kitchen areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shield in cooler shall be provided, missing light shields in storage areas, shall be provided, Light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning(detailed).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  18. May 25, 2010 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #30 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #38 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

  19. May 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

      FOUND TOXIC ITEMS(BLEACH AND SPRAY CONTAINER OF INDUSTRIAL CLEANER AND DEGREASER) STORED WITH THE CANNED FOODS IN THE STORAGE SHELVE. MANAGER /OWNER TOOK THE CHEMICALS AND STORED IT AWAY IN THE PROPER PLACE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A/7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED. ALSO ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS AND RICE NEED A LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RECAULK AROUND THE SPLASGUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,( CAULKING WORN OUT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, AND COOLER,AND BEHIND THE GAS PIPE ,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MISSING PART OF THE WALL BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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.