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Saint Lou's Assembly & Moneygun

660-664 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

76cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2412224
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024130
20232101
20212170
20202160
20193141
2018262
2017160
2016230

Inspections

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

  2. Jul 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS AND WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  3. Dec 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE STAIRCASE, AND IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, LIQUOR AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE HOOD LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN.

  4. Dec 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BAKED BEANS 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 1/2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1.50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE STAIRCASE, AND IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, LIQUOR AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE HOOD LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND STOVE TOP GRILL) IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED NOZZLE TO HOT WATER AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK IN DISREPAIR AND MISSING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.16 OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Jun 15, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINES LOCATED BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 8/2020 AND 6/2/2021. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND STOVE TOP GRILL) IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NOZZLE TO HOT WATER AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK IN DISREPAIR AND MISSING HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386484 CONDUCTED ON 8/25/2020: (#49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN. (#55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS,BOXES, AND MILK CRATES FROM PREMISE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR-AGE. MUST MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

  7. Sep 1, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. Edit Delete

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR AND TORN GASKETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS,BOXES, AND MILK CRATES FROM PREMISE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR-AGE. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE BAR AND BASEMENT. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Aug 25, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN PREP AREAS WITHOUT ANY LABELS, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN NUGGETS, COOKED BAKED POTATOES, HOUSE MADE SAUCES, MARINADES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON SAID REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS STORED ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... FLYING THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AREAS , STANDING ON EXPOSED HANDSINKS AS WELL AS EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, ON TOP OF LIQUOR SHELVING CASES IN OUTDOOR BAR PREP, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE SMALL CLOSET USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR AND TORN GASKETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS,BOXES, AND MILK CRATES FROM PREMISE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR-AGE. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, HALLWAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE BAR AND BASEMENT. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 20, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Sep 13, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED EGGS SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (60.9 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ARE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. APPROX FOOD 6 LBS AND VALUE $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 80 SMALL FLIES AT THE REAR BAR AREA, THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE WATER HEATER, THE LIQUOR ROOM, AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, DATED 2/15/19, REPORT #2262093. # 16 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. # 44 MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. # 47 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS ON HOT FOOD LINE. # 47 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. #49 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Feb 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS ON HOT FOOD LINE. Cutting boards must be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain .

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF GRILL, FRYER,AND STOVE ON HOT FOO LINE. ALSO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FOR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL ON ICE CREAM COOLER AND TOP LOADER ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE HOT FOOD LINE, WITH HOT & COLD WATER LINES, PER CITY PLUMBING CODE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE

  12. Mar 9, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Observed IDPH food handler requirement not met. Instructed manager that IDPH food requirements must be met within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirement. Maintain at all times.

  13. Mar 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 2 door refrigerator, in rear prep area, at a improper temperature of 45.5f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical violation # 7-38-005(a).

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in 2 door refrigerator unit in rear prep area, near dish washing room: 54.6f, 10lbs of vegetarian chili, at a value of of $5.00: date 3/1/18 55.7f, 4lbs of collard greens, at a value of $6.00: date 2/25/18 48.5f, 5lbs of baked sweet potatoes, at a value of $5.00 55.5f, 8lbs of bean chili, at a value of $6.00 55.7f, 2lbs of shredded chicken, at a value of $4.00 Manager stated total weight of 29lbs at approximately value of $21.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive grease buildup along hood filters above cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times. Observed slight scale buildup on interior surfaces of ice machine in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to detail 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

      Observed chipped paint and chipped dry wall in rear dry storage hallway and staircase leading to basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed loose self closing hinge on employee restroom door. Instructed manager to re install and maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Observed IDPH food handler requirement not met. Instructed manager that IDPH food requirements must be met within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet requirement. Maintain at all times.

  14. Jun 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on shelf in front prep area. Must remove. Observed heavily soiled cutting board with deep groves on prep cooler in front prep. Must resurface or replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed standing water on floors in basement prep, under 3 compartment sink. Must keep floors dry and clean. Observed several items stored on floors in basement prep. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor throughout, to allow proper cleaning. Observed food debris on floors (and on pipes) behind cooking equipment in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observe freight elevator used for storage on the Moneygun side. Observe large gaps around the entire frame of elevator compartment. Facility uses this for storage. Instructed must keep elevator doors closed at all times to prevent pest entry from elevator shaft. Once doors closed, observed heavy dust accumulation. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed employee restroom in kitchen does not self close. Must provide self closing mechanism on employee door in kitchen. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed top loading, frozen desert machine in front prep area without proper plumbing. Must install a faucet with hot and cold water above this machine to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on vent in employee restroom. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Operator did nor provide food handler certification for employees. Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees by next inspection.

  15. May 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINEIN THE BASEMENT STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTY UNDER THE EXPOSED LINES, OR PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER THE EXPOSED SEWER LINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE BURNT OUT BULB IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COOK LINE.

  16. Feb 11, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      1ST FLOOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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.