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Pizzeria Aroma

5350 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

79cited violations
2serious tier
11inspections
67tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2608589
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026161
2025130
20241110
2023150
2022240
20212241
2020190
20192170

Inspections

  1. May 28, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 46.8F,MARINERA SAUCE 45.4F, PEPPERONI 47.5F, SHRIMP 44.7F,PASTA 50.4F/50F, SOUPS 47F/46.4F (WALK IN COOLER).MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF PREP LINE NEXT TO PREP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BLACK AND SILVER TO-GO TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE HOT FOODS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM ANY OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND NEAR FRYING AND GRILL EQUIPMENT.

  3. Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS THE GRILL) IN THE KITCHEN. --------INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR CLEANING/CHEMICAL ITEMS NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE RINSE SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE/ABOVE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.

  6. Jul 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH DESSERTS REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH DESSERT COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  7. Aug 13, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.17 OBSERVED WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REFINISHED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.15 CAN OPENER BLADE WITH GRIME ON IT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 SOME PLASTIC WHITE COVER FOR DOUGH BROKEN, REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.1 NO COVER AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19 NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GRIMES/OIL ON TOP OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18 OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNITIN USE NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  8. Jul 20, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10LB OF SOFT SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.7F,2LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CAN OPENER BLADE WITH GRIME ON IT , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SOME PLASTIC WHITE COVER FOR DOUGH BROKEN, REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVER AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GRIMES/OIL ON TOP OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNITIN USE NOT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-2020,REPORT #2386480 #39)3-305.12 NOTED CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #55)6-501.11 NOTED A LARGE HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #55)6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WITH MICE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Aug 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLES INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINARA SAUCE USED FOR SCOOPING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPOONS OR CUPS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP THE SAUCE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED CONTAINERS OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

    • 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 DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED A LARGE HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON WALL THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WITH MICE DROPPINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  10. Feb 28, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED 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. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SERVER/WATER STATION AT BASE OF INTERIOR STEPS NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED FROM FOOT TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. PROTECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REFINISHED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BASEMENT AREAS CONTAINING SODA SYRUP, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AS WELL AS BEER AND SODA COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

  11. Feb 26, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED 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. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED FOR ACCESS FROM BOTH THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAIN COOKING LINE. INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SERVER/WATER STATION AT BASE OF INTERIOR STEPS NEEDS TO BE PROTECTED FROM FOOT TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. PROTECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REFINISHED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BASEMENT AREAS CONTAINING SODA SYRUP, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORAGE AS WELL AS BEER AND SODA COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHEILDED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

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.