Pizzeria Ora
545 N LA SALLE DR, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 49732
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP STATION IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED Walid Bitar WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDAS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-55.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(51.4-53.8F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(50.2F), BUTTER(47.8-50.0F), BACON(50.5F), HAM(48.0-51.4F), TURKEY(51.4F), CHEESE(51.3-55.2F), POOLED RAW EGGS(50.1F), CONTAINS DICED TOMATOES(46.6-47.3F), COOKED BELL PEPPERS(50.7F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.3F), LETTUCE LEAVES(47.5F), CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT HONEYDEW MELON(47.8F) AND ALFREDO SAUCE(48.4-50.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $300 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH ONE DOOR TOP COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH ONE DOOR TOP COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOUFFLE CUPS USED TO DISPENSE SUGAR IN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE SUGAR. INSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE DURABLE AND TO RETAIN THEIR CHARACTERISTIC QUALITIES UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND NON WORKING CEILING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN NEAR BOTH HALLWAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee maker, instructed to expose.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in beverages walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to install good working ones.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar, flour...) instructed to label.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND DRYING BOARD OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SOAP & PAPER TOWELS, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER TOP THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAGS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOUR COVERING THE FLOOR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GRILL, PIPES, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR DIPPING ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE SOAP & PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 28, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE FROM 8:50AM TO 9:38AM. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FROM BEGINNING OF INSPECTION AT 8:50AM UNTIL CERTIFIED MANAGER WALID BITAR ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:38AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE THROUGHOUT MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS OF CHEESE AND MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED COFFEE SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA WITH PLASTIC AROUND FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED COLD WATER DISPENSER IN THE GLASS STORAGE ROOM POSITIONED ABOVE AN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO RELOCATE DISPENSER TO AVOID WATER DRIPPING INTO ICE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED PIZZA WARMER UNIT WITHOUT AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING PIZZAS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 18, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR #38 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.MUST INSTALL A WORKING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM MAY 9, 2016 STATED "NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR." Monday, May 09, 2016 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND CUT BREAD BEING STORED IN A WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG INSIDE AN ICE BOX FREEZER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF CHEMICAL CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0PPM . EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WASHING DISHES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE TRI MARK MARLIN COMPANY FOR THE TECHNICIAN TO COME AND REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM ALREADY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL STOCKS,BAG OF ONIONS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS x3 ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 11, 2014 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
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 3, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES AND THEN DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND CHEST FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLE AND SPILLS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DIRTY AND MOLDY WALLS BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK WATER PRESURE AT LARGE 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP KEPT IN STANDING WATER. MUST KEEP SCOOP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 5, 2011 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
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS: HAM AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 47.1F, CHEESE AT 46.8F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46.1F, CUT FRUIT AT 44-48F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.6F, TACO SAUCE AT 50.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPAINT AREA NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM FALLS BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. INSTALL A RING AROUND THE FAUCET TO KEEP THE NOZZLE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 10, 2010 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean floor under and around soda syrup rack.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink (prep area)faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sink.
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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.