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Petey's

250 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

99cited violations
12serious tier
21inspections
48tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2294492
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026121
2025121
2024272
2023110
20222120
20213270
2019130
20182152
2017152
20162123
2015291
2014130
2013210

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler slicing lettuce and placing it in a tub with bare hands, instructed manager not to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. priority violation 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Slow drainage at the hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

  2. May 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS COOKED BEEF AT 81.4F AND 10 LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 80F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  3. Jul 18, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES 51.5 F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 44.8F, SHREDDED CHEESE 47.0F, SLICED CHEESE 62.0F, SLICED ONION 50.0F, SLICED MUSHROOMS 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 46.0F, PORK SAUSAGE 46.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APRX. 80.0 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A FEW STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BACK PREP AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN DINING AREA, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS BY THE BACK DOOR.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2592589 FROM APRIL 11/2024 AS FOLLOWS: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Apr 11, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: ONE CONTAINER OF ROAST BEEF AT 51.2 f. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  5. Jun 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  6. Dec 13, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENT IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/9/22 REPORT 2557054: #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING CASHIERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jun 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED THE CASHIER WHO WAS ALSO HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE (FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH GRILL).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET WHEN RUNNING WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL), CLEAN IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING CASHIERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER AND PREP COOLER

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER PANELS OF REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BACK DOOR,CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING PANELS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED STEAK 111.9F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 109.4F-120.2F,5LBS. COOKED POLISH 117.3F,1LB. COOKED ONIONS 117.3F,15LBS. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 70.9F-87.6F.LOCATED ON OVERHEAD SHELF ABOVE GRILL,LOWER PREP TABLES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS) APPX.28LBS.$56.(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS .5 GALLON-RED SALSA 65.1F,2LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 48.9F,4LBS. HOT DOGS 44.4F,2LBS. COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 44.6F,1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO 45.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 9.5 LBS. .5 GALLONS.$52.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 68.4F AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LOWER LEDGE OF 2- REACH IN FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE SHED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LOWER PANELS OF REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT STOPPER HANDLE UNDERNEATH 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BACK DOOR,OPENING IN WALL UNDER VANITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM,CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING PANELS,LOOSE WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE FOOD MANAGER WITH OUT FACE COVERING AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH MASK UNDERNEATH CHIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO 3-MALE CUSTOMERS STANDING IN LINE AND ORDER FOOD AT WINDOW WITHOUT A FACE COVERING IN RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERING.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)

  10. Jan 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      FOUND FROZEN BEEF THAWING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST THAW FOOD USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2321044: "OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION WILL FOLLOW IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE." INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Nov 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION WILL FOLLOW IF NOT IN COMPLAINCE.

  12. Aug 10, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7--38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP POLICY WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.

  13. Jul 26, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 3 PREP COOLERS: TAZIKI SAUCE @ 59.8F; SLICED TOMATOES @ 59F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 58.9F; SLICED CHEESES 61.7F; SAUSAGE PATTIES @ 60.1F; COOKED CHICKEN @ 48F; RAW CHICKEN @53.2F; ASSORTED SLICED DELI MEATS RANGING FROM 58.1F - 61F AND POLISH SAUSAGES @ 50.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS OR 135F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES 10LBS OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE VALUED AT $200. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES: FRONT PREP COOLER @ 70.5F; FRONT PREP COOLER @ 71.1F, AND REAR PREP COOLER @ 60.1F. REAR PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED AT PREVIOUS INSPECTION 7/21/17. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HAVE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE TAGGED COOLERS UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE, SMALL AND LARGE BLACK FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OPERATOR COULD NOT PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. LAST INVOICE IS MAY 2017. INSTRUCTED MUST OBTAIN SERVICE WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. MUST KEEP CURRENT LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPER STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR, SIDES AND TOPS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT HAND SINK @ 77.2F, AND HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 76.6F. MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AT TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER, AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MUST HAVE AVAILABLE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS.

  14. Jul 21, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOLLOWING COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AND STORED IN PREP COOLER; HOT DOG 74.5F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 55.6-60.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 52.1-57.4F, CORNED BEEF 49.8F, ROAST BEEF 49.6F, TURKEY 49.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $75 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  15. Aug 15, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, AT 55.8 F DEGREES, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40 F DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (3 PANS OF SHAVED ITALIAN BEEF (5LBS), 2/5LB BAGS OF SLICED ITALIAN STYLED SEASONED BEEF, 17LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 11LBS OF RIBS, 15LBS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND 3LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE )LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53.7-55.2 F DEGREES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F BELOW. APPROX. WT.61LBS AND APPROX. VALUE $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE SPILLED ON TOP, LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AT BOTTOM OF 11/2" GAP ACROSS BOTTOM OF DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Feb 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, TOUCHING EQUIPEMENT, REFRIGERATOR HANDLES, WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA, THEN HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 45, FROM 4/22/2015, #1533188 NOT CORRECTED. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING INFORMATION, PROOF OF COMPLETION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, ALL REFRIGERATORS, DEEP FRYERS, INST. TO CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN 3 COMP. SINK AREA NOT CLEAN. INST. TO CLEAN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS NOT CLEAN, NOT STORED PROPERLY. INST. TO STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER.

  17. Apr 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  18. Apr 22, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVERED FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH A BROKEN(LEAKY) PIPE AND A SLOW DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  19. Dec 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY, GIVEN SCHOOOL INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR AROUND THE NORTH FRYER/GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, BETWEEN HOODS, AND UNDER NORTH HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.

  20. Dec 9, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT SLL TIMES.

  21. Nov 20, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.