RecordWell Data

Central Gyros

3127 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

96cited violations
8serious tier
27inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
28851
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026162
2025210
2024210
2023330
2022120
2021170
2020170
2019120
2018180
2017293
2016370
2015151
20142130
2013140
20123102
2011140
2010170

Inspections

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120F LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SPINACH FETA PIE AT 121F AND COOKED POTATOES AT 100F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 56F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.

  2. Oct 16, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

  4. Aug 7, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 29, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS BY TO GO CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN REAR. OBSERVED ONE LIVE HOUSE FLY ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED

  6. Dec 13, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Dec 6, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-6-23 INSPECTION #2581301. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-42-090.MUST REPAIR.

  8. Sep 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

  9. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND ICE TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

  10. Sep 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD COVDERINGS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE GAP OPENING ON WALL CORNER BEHIND THE REAR ICE MACHINE.INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: REAR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  11. Jun 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO 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 AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  12. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED CLEAN UP TO BE INCOMPLETE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION.

  13. Dec 14, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE TO FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMER OR ANYBODY ENTERING THE PREP AREA TO REVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN THAT AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. MUST SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  14. Jun 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE). AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 40.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CHICKEN KABOB AT 48.3F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 46.2F, MOUSSAKA AT 46.5F, FISH SPREAD AT 46.4F, WHOLE EGGS AT 46.2F, PORK CHOP AT 45.6F, FETA CHEESE AT 44.7F, COOKED RICE AT 48.9F, LASAGNA AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 5 PPM (CHLORINE) CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  16. Oct 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR COOKING AREAS NOT CLEAN, MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA AND ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN,

  17. Feb 18, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

  18. Feb 9, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 06/18/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1559286, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAIN CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

  19. Jun 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.4F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS WHICH WAS MADE A DAY BEFORE: LASAGNA AT 53.1F, MOUSSAKA AT 52.1F, CHICKEN AT 49.8F/52.1F, BAKED CHICKEN AT 53.4F, DOLMA AT 48.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS GYRO MACHINES) AND RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND SALAD/SOUP PREP AREA IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.

  20. Oct 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around 3 compartment sink, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, rear storage rooms 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

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage areas, shall be provided.

  21. Feb 10, 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 STORE,INVERT CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,KITCHEN POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,REMOVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE CAULK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE KITCHEN COOKING STOVES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF HOT HOLDING KITCHEN STEAMTABLE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEAR ONION BAG STORAGE NOT CLEAN.INSGTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SUPPLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" INCHES FROM FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

  22. Jun 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and labe; food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, shall be replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.

  23. Nov 6, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  24. Oct 23, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. NOTED A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 163F. (DISH MACHINE IS IN USE DURING INSPECTION). MUST BE FIX. INSTRUCTED, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

  25. Apr 26, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE UNCLEAN,FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,VENT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS AND DUST ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED

  26. Mar 30, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling not maintained in walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair and reseal ceiling. Ceiling tile damaged in areas in rear. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install scatter proof bulb.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

  27. May 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED

    • 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. DAMAGED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED

    • 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. INTERIOR OR COOLER IN FRONT MUST BE CLEAN,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE GREASY AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES,CEILING TILES WITH HOLE IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. WASHBOWL SINK IN WORKERS TOILET AND IN DISH MACHINE SINK AND WALLS MUST BE RECAULKED

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

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.