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Sultan's Market

2521 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

93cited violations
9serious tier
20inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1767684
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
20242140
20223100
2021271
20191100
2018160
2017152
20163131
2015120
20142102
2013130
2012151
2010162

Inspections

  1. Nov 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE NAME OF FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

  2. Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLEAS AND REAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PIPES ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSNAL BELONGINGS STORE UNDERNEATHFOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

  3. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN BACK PREP AREA, FRONT LINE AND BASEMENT PREPAREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED MICROWAVE AT FRONT LINE NOT CLEAN AND MISSING PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE PLATE OR THROW AWAY UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED DUST ON WALL ABOVE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE WHO HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  4. Dec 6, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND RAW EGGS(150 EACH) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5F.OTHER FOODS STORED IN ICE WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW. EGGS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 50

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  5. Oct 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  6. Sep 30, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      DRY FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALLS.REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  7. May 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELING ON PACKED BAKLAVA MISSING. MUST STATE THAT THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NUTS ON PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  8. May 3, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARREAH CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PROCEDURE PROVIDED. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLER NOT MAINTAING 41F OR LESS. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN TCS FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELING ON PACKED BAKLAVA MISSING. MUST STATE THAT PRODUCT CONTAINS NUTS ON PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352876 DATED 12/6/2019 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #37 MUST LABEL BAKLAVA SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME, AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR #58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

  9. Dec 6, 2019 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 ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BAKALA SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASE ON FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINKS IN THE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS & WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  10. Jun 28, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jul 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED SERVICE COOLER UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.SEE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS BELOW. TAGGED SERVICE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7- 38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMAS.BABA GANOUGE,TABULI AND JERUSALEM SALAD RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 51F TO 63F IN SERVICE COOLER.TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED WAS 127LBS AT $550.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FAN GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DRAIN LEAKING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      UNABLE TO LOCATE BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ABI-METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

  12. Dec 9, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Nov 17, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1386630 1/28/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.#35-MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN DINING AREA,STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND FRYER CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ADJUST UPPER FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP ACROSS THE TOP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURE AND CHAIN ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND BASES IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND CHEST FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO OVER FLOW VALVE AT HOT WATER TANK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  14. Jan 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON A PAN SITTING ON SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE 4LBS.- MEAT PIES 99.4F,110.5F,110.8F,5LBS.-SPINACH PIE 69.7F,80.6F,88.1F,96.7F,3LBS.-EGG PIE 94.5F,94.8F,100.0,3.5LBS.-BABA GHOUNASH 48.1F,50.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.15.5 LBS.$120. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WORN SHELVING UNIT ABOVE STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE,UNDER CASH REGISTER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK WAY LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA,WALL IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND JUICE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN 1ST FL. TOILETROOM .MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS AND BROOMS.

  15. Aug 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jul 3, 2014 Short Form Complaint · 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 fresh falafel on a container on top of the empty box beside the deep fryer at 48.9F. Baba ganush at 51.5F, Mixed cucumber salad with yogurt at 48.8F on cold holding unit. Instructed manager that all cold foods must maintain a temperature of 40.0F or lower during display, and storage inside the cold holding unit. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(a)Cold holding unit temperature at 41.0F Manager discarded the said products worth $95.44 and 16 lbs total.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,SUGAR, BEANS, MUST BE LABELED. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PASTRIES PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME.ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, WT NET AND ANY ADDITIVE INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. May 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. AND NO SOAP INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE (COPY ONLY)POSTED ON SITE BUT IS NOT THE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE THE ONE POSTED,NOT THE COPY. MANAGER WENT HOME TO PICK UP HIS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HE POST IT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK ON THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Aug 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  19. Oct 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 50.7F, FETA CHEESE AT 44.0F-48.7F, YOGURT AT 45.1-46.7F, COOKED PEAS AT 51.8F, COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

  20. Aug 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(FRONT AREA).COOKED AND MASHED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 55.7F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 48.7F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.5F;COOKED RICE WRAPPED IN GRAPE LEAF AT TEMP OF 48.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.3F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 5, VALUE 30.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62516-13

    • Serious Critical

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

      Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSEVED EMPLOYEE AND CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS(FOOD CONTAINERS,SERVING UTENSILS,ETC),WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE 100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62516-13

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL THE PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS IN PREP AND BUFFET AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT THEM.

    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP, REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING,AND RE CAULK)

    • 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.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

    • 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.WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLRES AND FREEZERS.

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.