Volare
201-205 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COPPER WATER LINE LEAKING UNDER DISHWASH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 24, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR NETS HANDLING FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE ATTACHED TO BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 22, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 15, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 12, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. -
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Severity not stated
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Aug 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 1, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 27, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 8, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 8, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 5, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 4, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSER WITH HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 4, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.