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201-205 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

84cited violations
6serious tier
24inspections
35tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2141813
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025231
2024130
2023160
20222142
20214120
2019110
2018190
20172131
2016330
2015240
2014120
2013282
2012120

Inspections

  1. Mar 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED COPPER WATER LINE LEAKING UNDER DISHWASH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

  2. Aug 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jul 24, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND PEAS, 5 POUNDS CHEESE, AND 1 POUND CHICKEN ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING: BASEMENT PREP AND BASMENT DISH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LID OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR NETS HANDLING FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPINNING AROUND DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE ATTACHED TO BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

  6. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS food held at improper temperature found 2 large containers 20 lbs each of meat-based sauce (Bolognese sauce) held at 56.4f at the core, containers were placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs discarded valued at $600.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Improper cooling method, TCS food placed in large plastic tubs covered tightly in cooling down process placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

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

      deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

  7. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS food held at improper temperature found 2 large containers 20 lbs each of meat-based sauce (Bolognese sauce) held at 56.4f at the core, containers were placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs discarded valued at $600.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Improper cooling method, TCS food placed in large plastic tubs covered tightly in cooling down process placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

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

      deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

  8. Jun 22, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LID ON PASTA PREP COOLER ON EAST COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR (LID DOESN'T STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  9. Jun 15, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LID ON PASTA PREP COOLER ON EAST COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR (LID DOESN'T STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

  10. Mar 12, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION WRAP (MATERIAL IS SHREDDED) ON METAL PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE INSULATION WRAP. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Feb 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION WRAP ON METAL PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE INSULATION WRAP. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Jul 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED THE CEILING BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WATER STAINS AND CRACKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  13. Aug 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS/PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11(B) OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11(A) DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA LEAKING AT VALVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-304.11 EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-037 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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

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

      DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENTS KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, ELECTRIC PIPES RUNNING ABOVE, LARGE PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HAND WASH SINK IN PASTRIES BASEMENTS PREP AREAE, SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR SODA GUN DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.

  15. Feb 27, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENTS KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, ELECTRIC PIPES RUNNING ABOVE, LARGE PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HAND WASH SINK IN PASTRIES BASEMENTS PREP AREAE, SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR SODA GUN DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.

  16. Apr 8, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Mar 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Mar 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  19. May 5, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY 3-COMP SINK AT REAR, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA.

  20. Feb 4, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSER WITH HANDLE OUT OF ICE.

  21. Apr 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Nov 26, 2013 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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: HAM AT 49.6F, CHEESE AT 49.1F, OCTOPUS AT 47.8F, SALMON AT 43.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: MEAT SAUCE AT 52.5-54F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 45.3F, AND VODKA SAUCE AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 185# OF FOOD WORTH $320. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 172F. MANAGEMENT CALLED A TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DISHMACHINE WAS AT 189F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR HINGE FOR THE MILK COOLER. REPLACE TORN AND WORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLERS SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE PULLOUT DOORS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY CAN CLOSE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM. SEAL THE WALL CORNER OF THE PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITH MISSING OR NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

  23. Mar 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS.

  24. Apr 4, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST SEAL ALL CREVICES AT PREP AREA WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.