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New Modern Grill

3171 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

104cited violations
1serious tier
23inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
44790
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024130
2023130
2022150
2021190
2020120
20191140
20183121
2017270
2016160
2015370
20142110
2013140
2012140
20103150

Inspections

  1. Jul 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF TOOLS, AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE ON THE COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

  2. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR IF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      COOKLINE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  3. Sep 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      THE CEILING WOOD ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IS TOO LOOSE, AND THE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.

  4. Oct 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT.

    • 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.

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

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND WOODEN PREP SURFACE. MUST USE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SHELVING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR IN FREEZERS OR THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, SHELVING, AND PREP SURFACES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE SOILED USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH APRONS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COVERS FOR BULK FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVING FRONT, AND REAR NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPEN CREVICES IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED, CUT, OR SANDED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  6. Apr 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT/SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED/NOT VALID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.

  7. Sep 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER DOOR AND RUBBER GASKETS, INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.

    • 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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2213798 DATED 8/30/2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

  8. Sep 6, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Aug 30, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND COFFEE MACHINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SOME SMALL HOLES ABOVE PREP COOLER AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLES ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES, FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Feb 22, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION CORRECTED, EXCEPT THAT OPERATOR MUST STILL DEFROST THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  12. Feb 14, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763331 DATED 4/21/16: #32: DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #33: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES AND SAUSAGE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED SOILED TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE CINNAMON SHAKER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SHAKER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED THE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING POTATOES TO BE CRACKED DOWN THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BROKEN CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER DURABLE, OR EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE TILES SEPARATING FROM THE FOOT RAIL AT THE DINER BAR, SHOWING A GAP INTO THE FLOOR CAVITY UNDERNEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOOT RAIL SO THERE ARE NO GAPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

  13. Apr 21, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE A PLATE AS A SCOOP FOR FOODS INSIDE COOLER. FOOD SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLE STORED UPWARD OUTSIDE OF FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. DIRTY/RUSTY FOOD SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FLOOR AT THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR ENTRANCE TO REAR STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNEVEN, PEELING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON CLOTH TOWELS ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  14. Sep 9, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATIONS GASKETS AND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  15. Apr 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Apr 20, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED A BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL ON THE JOINTS OF BOTH OUTER COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE DIVIDERS ATTACH TO THE SINK AT THE EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO THE BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL COMING OFF IN THE WASH AND SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SAID MATERIAL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF TOXIC MATERIALS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL USED AS SHELVING AND SURFACE LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AT FRONT COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER AND REAR ROOM BY WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

  18. Mar 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPATMENTSINK LOCATED AT FRONT COOKING LINE MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  19. May 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST ALSO CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND 2DR REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 1DR FREEZER IN THE BACK AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK LOCATED BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE LOTTO MACHINE.

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

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

      MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REAR SLIDING 2DOOR COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2DR COOLER NEXT TO COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FROST BUILD-UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT RUSTY REAR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE.

  21. Jul 28, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST USE DURABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

    • 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 INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  22. Jun 25, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  23. Jun 17, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • 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. OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE STORED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • 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 INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.

    • 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 WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.