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Taylormade Cue

6717 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County

99cited violations
7serious tier
15inspections
54tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2528763
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026231
20252110
20243300
20194312
20182203
2017241

Inspections

  1. May 13, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: ALONG THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM, DISHROOM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE, ON RED SHELF IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIONAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: DISHROOM HANDSINK (NO RUNNING WATER), KITCHEN HANDSINK (61.2 F) AND WASHROOM HANDSINK (76.3 F), AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (65.7 F). PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED HOT WATER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Jul 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.

  4. Jun 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.

  5. Jul 26, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED FAN GUARD INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS LIDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  6. Jul 12, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-102.4F.4LBS. COOKED BAKED POTATO-127.4F-129.2F.20Z. COOKED ONIONS-120.2F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 5.2 LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH 1LB. COOKED RICE-53.2F.3LBS. COOKED STEAK-52.9F.5LBS. SPOILED CHICKEN-52.9F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.9LBS. $40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 57.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS.ALSO. APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED FAN GUARD INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS LIDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND REPAIR DRAINAGE.WASTE DRAIN LINE IS NOW REPAIRED PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-03(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET FILLED WITH FECES & TOILET TISSUE APPEARS TO ABOUT TO OVERFLOW AT THE TOILETS RIM WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED.NOT ABLE TO USE TOILET FACILITIES PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.TOILET IS NOW ABLE TO FLUSH AND BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSSIVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588776 1/29/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.#47- 4-202.15 : OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER. MAINTAIN. #47-4-501.12 : OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE THEM. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.:#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES PITTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND H

  7. Jan 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER. MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE THEM. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES PITTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE. MAINTAIN PROOF ACCESSIBLE TO INSPECTORS.

  8. Dec 27, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Dec 19, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, OFFICE AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FRONT PREP AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO SANITIZING SOLUTIONS TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION 60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55 OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD, AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, AND VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  10. Sep 11, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS RE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SCREEN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT SCREEN TO KEEP PESTS OUT. OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 3 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCREENING MATERIAL AND PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO CREATE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jul 25, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE(BEEF 55.4 REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, RANCH DRESSING 87.3 FRONT PREP TABLE, RIB TIPS 47.2 FRONT PREP COOLER, BEEF 44.9 FRONT PREP COOLER, POLISH SAUSAGE 49.9 FRONT PREP COOLER). TIME/TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR FOOD SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25LBS VALUED AT $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (60.1F). EQUIPMENT FOR COOLING SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OR REMOVE TAG UNTIL CONTACTING CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, OFFICE AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND FRONT PREP AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT DOOR SCREEN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT SCREEN TO KEEP PESTS OUT. OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 3 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCREENING MATERIAL AND PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO CREATE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GRILLS, FRYERS, AND VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS,SHELVES AND CEILING WITH DEBRIS, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES, AND ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  12. Jun 1, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Food not in original container not properly labeled, potentially hazardous food stored in coolers not labeled with discard date or name. Must label food items and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed bare, rough, porous concrete, floor in facility hallway and rear prep area; accumulation of food debris, grease and dirt on floor. Must clean, repair and maintain floor for smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable. Coving in rear prep area missing and in disrepair. Must obtain, repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tiles are damaged not made of cleanable material and heavily stained. Must repair, replace and maintain. Hot holding unit in front prep area knobs are in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Violation Corrected- Light shield obtain and installed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hood in front prep area filters missing and in disrepair, hood has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on it. Must repair, clean and maintain hood.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Facility had accumulation of unnecessary articles and non functional equipment through out ( front prep, closet and rear prep areas). Must remove unnecessary items not use for facility and maintain.

  13. May 25, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Observed 2 door reach in cooler not holding proper temperature of 40 degrees F or below with potentially hazardous food stored inside; ambient air at 60.8 degrees F. Tagged 2 door reach in cooler unit(traulsen) Critical Violation 7-38-005(a)

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed potentially hazardous food out of temperature, beef sausage 90.3 in rear prep kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler;cut tomato at 55, cheese 69.3 degrees F at prep cooler in front cook line area. Shrimp at 129.2 in hot holding unit in front prep area. Food handler voluntary discarded food item out of temperature. Critical Violation 7-38-005(a)

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed no paper towels at hand sink in front prep area or employee restroom. No soap or paper towels at hand sink in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain soap and paper towels at all hand sinks in facility. Critical Violation 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      Observed outside waste grease storage area not clean, container has old food debris and grease accumulated on and around container unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain unit. Serious Violation 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Food not in original container not properly labeled, potentially hazardous food stored in coolers not labeled with discard date or name. Must label food items and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shelving and tables in front and rear prep area not clean has accumulation of food debris on it. Must clean and maintain. Touch point area in food prep area not clean in front and rear prep area (handles, doors, switches etc.) Must clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed bare, rough, porous concrete, floor in facility hallway and rear prep area; accumulation of food debris, grease and dirt on floor. Must clean, repair and maintain floor for smooth, nonporous, easily cleanable. Coving in rear prep area missing and in disrepair. Must obtain, repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tiles are damaged not made of cleanable material and heavily stained. Must repair, replace and maintain. Hot holding unit in front prep area knobs are in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Rear prep area light in missing shield. Obtain/repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hood in front prep area filters missing and in disrepair, hood has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on it. Must repair, clean and maintain hood.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All reach in coolers and freezers through out facility missing thermometers inside units. Facility does not have metal stem thermometers for food temperatures. Must obtain and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Facility had accumulation of unnecessary articles and non functional equipment through out ( front prep, closet and rear prep areas). Must remove unnecessary items not use for facility and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Food handlers not utilizing proper hair restraints or hair nets while prepping food. Must wear proper hair restraints while food handling.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Missing food handler certificates. Must obtain and maintain

  14. May 15, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. May 8, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK.

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.