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811 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60642 · Cook County

68cited violations
6serious tier
16inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2314015
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025231
20243223
2023190
2022110
2020120
2019181
2018130
2017250
20162120
2015231

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      Low-temperature dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse; 0 ppm of Cl obtained on test strips. Instructed the manager to provide the proper sanitizer concentration at the final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. The machine is tagged as not allowed to be used.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

  3. Jul 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  4. Jun 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595681 ON 6/4/24 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584297 ON 10/30/23 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 60 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Jun 4, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 137F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. DISHES WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, AND IT WAS USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 62F, PORK, AND BEANS AT 58F, PORK BUTT AT 59F, AND BEEF BRISKET AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584297 ON 10/30/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 60 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF WOOD PELLETS AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR IS SLOW DRIAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN CEILING ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Feb 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  8. Sep 3, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TH FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  9. Feb 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND-SINK BEHIND BAR WITH FOOD AND DISH CLEANING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 30 LBS OF BRISKET AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM OF 72F TO 120F VALUED AT $200. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall 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 REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE COFFEE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

  10. Mar 30, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE COUNTER TOPS AND THE INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS AND CEILING NEED CLEANING AT THE REAR PREP STATION AND AROUND THE FRYERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

  11. Oct 10, 2017 Complaint · 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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. PORK, CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE GRIME BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOOD VENT, THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES, AND EXIT SIGN LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS ALSO AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A FEW LEAKS: ONE AT THE 3 COMP SINK (MIDDLE) RELEASE LEVER AND THE OTHER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CAFE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON RACKS IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR THE MALE EMPLOYEE(S) WITH FULL, LONG BEARDS.

  14. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS HAVE NO LIDS AND THE GARBAGE IS OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINERS REPLACED WITH ONES THAT HAVE LIDS AND TO MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON RACKS IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBERSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR THE MALE EMPLOYEE(S) WITH FULL, LONG BEARDS.

  15. May 1, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

  16. Apr 28, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IN THE "CAFÉ BLUE" COFFEE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

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.