RecordWell Data

Chicken Hut

3200 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

91cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
23914
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025150
2024130
2023160
2022140
20212100
2019192
2018150
2017151
20162130
2015130
20142110
2013120
2012140
2011230
2010281

Inspections

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHUNG SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNUSEX CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Aug 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE DEEPLY SCRATCHED AND GOUGED, NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE; HANDWASHING SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BASIN IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA/NEXT TO BATHROOM TO BE MISSING SIGNIFICANT CAULKING ALONG TOP OF BASIN, WITH A LARGE GAP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  3. Sep 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      BEGINING OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      DRY FOOD AT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED: FLOUR, ETC. MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS AT FRONT SERVING AREA MUST BE INVERTED, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      DRAIN HOSE FROM WALK-IN COOLER NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN.WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      GROUND SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED.DEBRIS AND GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAININIG CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE OTHER TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS

  4. Oct 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  5. Jun 14, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AND SUCH A PERSON BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT PREP.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE BASEMENT MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MISSING TOILET TANK TOP IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE FIRST FLOOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS DIRTY.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP STOVE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-6-21 NOT CORRECTED. #55--MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION.#43-ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  6. Jan 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION.

  7. Sep 10, 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 FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 55F; POTATOES SALADS AT TEMP OF 49.7F; RICE PUDDING AT TEMP OF 48.F TO 52.F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. CREAM CHEESE SINGLE SERVING 1oz EACH AT TEMP 53F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 60,VALUE 150. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 49.5F TO 55.3F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:RICE PUDDING,POTATOES SALADS ETC. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION, DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-30-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOOD STORED IN DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      ADDITIONAL PIPE IS NEEDED AT DRAIN PIPES FROM CONDENSER UNIT OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,DUE SAID PIPES NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN,IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SOME PART OF CEMENT FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT IS CRACKED AND UNEVEN,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  8. Oct 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FOUND DRY GOODS AT BASEMENT WITH WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST MAKE WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DRY GOODS AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Aug 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD IN 55 GALLON CONTAINERS AT 68 DEGREES F IN WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80 LBS OF CHICKEN WORTH 400 LBS. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATION #44 FROM REPORT #1951062 DATED 8/23/16 NOT CORRECTED: SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. OPERATOR WAS INSTRUCTED DURING INSPECTION TO DISCONTINUE ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE THIS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING CARDBOARD TO LINE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT WHILE PREPPING PITA BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

  10. Aug 23, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GAS STOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. METAL HOOD ABOVE STOVE WITHOUT MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO AIR SUCTION INTO VENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE GAS STOVE

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  11. Aug 16, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WHILE SANITIZING DISHWARE, POTS, PANS, UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-20-15 NOR CORRECTED. #31- OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE BULK SALT AND GARLIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS.#36- LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE RACK IS MISSING THE END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS MENTIONED ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COLE SLAW AND POTATO SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. DAMAGED, PEELING WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WASHROOM ENTRANCE AND THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, MISSING SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GAS STOVE IN THE BASEMENT PREP NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED. METAL HOOD ABOVE STOVE WITHOUT MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO AIR SUCTION INTO VENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE GAS STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      SEVERAL CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISH AREA TO UTILIZE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  12. Oct 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE BULK SALT AND GARLIC CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP TO PREVENT INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE RACK IS MISSING THE END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS MENTIONED ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND A BROKEN GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE SAME SINK MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND GASKET ON FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT/RE-PLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON VENTS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE SODA MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  14. Mar 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNETH STORAGE SHELVING AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  15. May 23, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND POTATO SALAD IN CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE) FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN.

  16. Aug 9, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAINT RUSTY RACKS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE RACKS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS ABOVE SODA MACHINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO NOT HAVE STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK AT BASEMENT NEXT TO 2COMP SINK. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED CEILING TILES ABOVE SODA MACHINE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR VENT AT RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT FRONT AREA.

  17. May 20, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. May 13, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED WALL VENT COVER ALONG THE BASE OF WINDOWS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE, GAP OF 1 INCH, OPENING FACING THE OUTSIDE SIDE WALK.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE OPENINGS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE, MUST SPECIFIE WERE THE CHEMICALS ARE PLACED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072173-13

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP,IN BASEMENT AREA.DETAIL CLEAN ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,FOUL ODOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA.

  19. Feb 5, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Feb 4, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 75F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED TONGS USED TO TAKE FOOD OFF OF THE GRILL TOUCHING THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO THE FRONT REGISTER. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TONGS BEFORE USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND HOOD AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, VENTILATION FILTER IN THE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE THE FOOD PRODUCT FROM THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT THAT HAS EXPOSED RAFTERS IN THE CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKUP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEVERAL SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.

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.