RecordWell Data

Taco Lulu

601 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

88cited violations
2serious tier
27inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2013974
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026280
2025120
2024120
2023120
2022100
2021151
2020270
20193120
20183220
2017230
2016290
2015271
2014220
2013110
2012140
2011120
2010100

Inspections

  1. Jun 23, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 11, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE INACCESSIBLE: REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR KITCHEN/DINING ROOM DOOR) OBSTRUCTED BY SODA CASES; BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM LISTED HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK, NO SOAP DISPENSER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ACQUIRED AND INSTALLED HAND SOAP DISPENSER WITH HAND SOAP AT THE BAR AREA SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE GRILL LINE AREA DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINE CONDENSATE DISPENSING LINE DISCHARGING CONDENSATE WATER DIRECTLY INTO BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ROUTE CONDENSATE LINE DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER APPROVED POINT OF DISPOSAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION(S) FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2620056) ON 7/3/2025 NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF CURRENT CANVASS INSPECTION: #37 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,.)MUST LABEL. #58 2-102.13 FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD (SANITATION) MANAGERS, AND CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS PRIOR TO THEIR ASSIGNED CORRECT BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,.)MUST LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

  4. Jul 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      No exposed backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      found employees personal items ( medicine ) stored on food shelves, instructed to keep in designated rea away from food storage.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS, WALLS, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

  6. Jul 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Dec 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA 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 WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHICKEN 45.7F AND RICE 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 215 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  8. Oct 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  9. Jun 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, GUACAMOLE, COOKED RICE, SAUCE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  10. Oct 17, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

  11. Apr 26, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BROWNIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, AND SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BROWNIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Oct 23, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      : 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA L EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5.205.15 MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. -

  14. Oct 16, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA L EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6.202.13 MUST DISCONTINUE USING FLY STRIPS IN FOOD PREP AREAS, FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2.402.11 EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3.304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4.601.11(B) MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, GRILL, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCT TO MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5.205.15 MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6.201.11 CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND FROM UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

  15. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed pre-portion salad dressings, for sale to public located inside 2-door True refrigerator unit front line. Observed pre portioned brownies for sale to public without proper labels and dates, located at front counter near register. Informed manager that all food items remove from bulk container must have proper dates and labels.Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dark deep grooves and cuts on cutting boards located at burger prep line and hotdog and Italian beef station. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line at 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and resurface caulk line. Maintain at all times.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed missing grout throughout basement dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area.

  16. Jun 30, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed debris and liquid on floor of walkin cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floor f walk in cooler. Must maintain same.

  17. Jun 22, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed previous minor violations from report # 1977063, dated 12/13/16, not corrected by assigned date 3/13/17. Must correct the following (previous) minor violations: #32 OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed debris and liquid on floor of rear of walk in cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floor of walk in cooler. Must maintain same.

  18. Dec 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS) BEING STORED ON FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT MATERIALS.

  19. Apr 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THAT THE GROUTING IS MISSING/SPLITTING FROM THE AREA SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE LEAK ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER SURROUNDING THE MAINTENANCE WORK BENCH IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  20. Jun 8, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.

  21. Apr 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN WASHROOMS ON SITE. THE TWO WASHROOMS ON SITE ARE FOR SHARED EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER USE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      DISCARD BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINER LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DISH WASHING.

  22. Dec 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Jul 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS, SOUTHEAST CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Jun 19, 2013 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 CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  25. Jun 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL COUVING ALONG WALLBASE ON THE EAST SIDE AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND CHANGE FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.

  26. Jun 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS BROKEN CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE OUTER DOOR, REPAIR THE BROKEN CONCRETE.

    • 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. THE CEILINGS ARE MOLDY IN THE UNUSED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE THE MOLDY SECTIONS OF CEILING.

  27. Jan 25, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.