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Cafe 300

300 E RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County

64cited violations
7serious tier
19inspections
8tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2074568
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025251
2024100
2023130
2022140
2019110
2018160
2017230
20163163
2015293
2014130
2013120
2012170
2011250

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59.4-89.4F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER WATER TEMPERATURES OF 106.3-108.0F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS ON 3RD FLOOR AND 30TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION FAUCET ATTACHEMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS ON 3RD AND 30TH FLOOR, HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN 3RD FLOOR AND 30TH FLOOR PREP AREAS REMOVED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  3. Jul 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Weak water pressure at deli station hand wash sink. Instructed to provide under city pressure.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Found several live pottery plants stored above food prep areas, Instructed to remove.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoop.

  5. Nov 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT AND GARLIC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  6. Sep 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WATER WHEN RAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CORRECT.

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

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

      UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      USING SARAN WRAP AS PART OF CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LARGE POT DISH MACHINE AREA WALLS MISSING A BASE BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT CITY PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING AND INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST AREA.

  8. Jun 12, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jun 2, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED 75 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE SHELF WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE BREAKFAST STAION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAINN.

  10. Dec 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      food container not labeled in kitchen, instructed to label.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Meat slicer not cleaned properly, back side of blade not clean, food debris noted. Copper pipes with heavy grease and dirt build up at rear grilling station. instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      standing water under ice maker at rear food storage, instructed to keep dry.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inaccurate thermometer for hot holdings cabinets, instructed to repair, missing refrigeration thermometer at juice cooler at 1st floor storage room.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      cluttered dry food storage room in 1st floor, instructed to better organize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      food handlers with beard not wearing a beard restraints. instructed to wear.

  11. Aug 8, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining( Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Found caulk around 2 compartment sink, and around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen prep area storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  12. Jul 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, Citation issued 7-38-005(A), critical violation. list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting 40F or less, are as follows: salmon at 45.7F, fruit salad at 46.7F, marinara sauce at 45.7F, cut vegetables at 45.3F, mgmt. discarded product at once, approximate value $120.00, approximate weight(30 lbs).cooler temp was at 38.9F..

    • Serious Critical

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

      Found/observed various employee's not washing their hands at various prep areas while changing their gloves touching their uniforms, at time of inspection, citation issued 3-38-010(A), critical violation.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Found/observed exposed hand sink at prep station, with no paper towel holder or paper towels, and with no soap or soap dispenser, citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.(mgmt. complied at once).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Found/observed grease container in dock/receiving areas dripping grease on sides of container and onto ground, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Found Ice machine ice deflector in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Found caulk around 2 compartment sink, and around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen prep area storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen prep area storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices) Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment by grill areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floors that had rust, loose metal plaque under door, shelving not clean, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(food debris/splatter removed). Cove molding that was damaged/ peeling by deep fryer area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shield of display cooler shall be provided.

  13. Jun 30, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING FLOORS UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FACUETS NOTED AT THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  14. Jun 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITHCHEN AT 127 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED A REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 118 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT 118-133 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      THE HIGH TEMPERATURE POT WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE FINAL RINSE MUST REACH 180 DEGREES TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE POTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING FLOORS UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FACUETS NOTED AT THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.

  15. May 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MINOR CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.

  17. Sep 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KNIVES INSIDE BUCKETS ARE KEPT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL UTENSILS STORED OF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSULATION COVERINGS AT WALK-IN COOLER UNIT NOT CLEAN, WHITE SLIMY SUBSTANCE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOLR AT HOT FOOD STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING LINE AT THE FAR WEST STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

  18. Jan 26, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Jan 21, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARD FOR ALL FOOD SELF SERVICE STATIONS, EXISTING GUARDS TOO SHORT NOT PROTECTION FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING ONES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD SERVICE LINES.

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.