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Chitown Chicken

4152 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

81cited violations
3serious tier
9inspections
66tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2873244
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263231
2025271
20241111
20232300
20221100

Inspections

  1. Apr 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-102.14---OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11---OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114---OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11---OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12---OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11---OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Apr 21, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA UNACCESIBLE (LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BREADING ON A CHAIR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION O7-38-030(c) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 106.4F SITTING ON A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCF FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF RICE VALUED $20.00. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

  4. Mar 4, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Feb 21, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK SIZE CONTAINER WITH FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE/DRYING OF MOP IN THE BACK AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT AND LIGHT/COVER SHEILD BROKEN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MANINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      VIOLATION #58 - NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2597315 DATED 7/10/24. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S)AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jul 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP IN HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SOAKING IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; ONLY HANDWASHING IS ALLOWED IN HANDWASHING SINK. COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SCUMB SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CONDIMENTS (IE: KETCHUP, RANCH DRESSING, TATARE SAUCE, MAYO, SUGAR AND MUSTARD) NOT LABELED. OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FISH AND/OR CHICKEN FLOUR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. COS.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED/LAID ON HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASH AREA AND BY FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. COS.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS (TAKE-OUT STYROFOAM CONTAINERS) BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. COS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, STAFF RESTROOM, NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR FRYERS AND BACK STORAGE AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER; UNUSED/UNNECESSARY STORAGE OF ITEMS (PIZZA MACHINE/STOVE IS BROKEN/NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND DOUGH MAKING MACHINE) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE/REMOVE/DISCARD.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENT OVER THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASY DEBRIS AND GREASE SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL/STOVE/FRYER AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      VIOLATION #58 - NON-COMPLIANCE. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S)AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Aug 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • 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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE SURFACES ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Jul 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AND ALSO THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A FLY STRIP TAPED FROM THE CEILING HANGING ABOVE THE ICE BIN/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE STRIP AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • 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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE SURFACES ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Dec 1, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A FLY STRIP TAPED FROM THE CEILING HANGING ABOVE THE ICE BIN/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE STRIP AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND BOTH PREP HANDWASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE SO WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR THE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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.