Tuscany Restaurant
1014-1018 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 21539
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 18, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, DISHES, ETC) STORED IN BOTH 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOMS (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ELECTRICAL BOXES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOODEN BOXES BEING USED AS A SHELF TO ELEVATE MICROWAVE. INSTD TO REMOVE WOOD BOXES AND UTILIZE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, AND NON POROUS. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED A LINER AT TOP LINE OF PREP SALAD COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING AT WAREWASHING UNIT AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES
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Severity not stated
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Sep 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 4-DRAWER SALAD COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, CHICKEN AT 46F, CHEESE AT 44F, MILK AT 44F, PORK AT 58F, FISH AT 45F, ALFREDO SAUCE AT 44F, MEATBALLS AT 50F, MAYONNAISE AT 44F, STEAK AT 45F, MEAT SAUCE AT 44F, AND SAUSAGE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 4-DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (PASTA AND BEANS). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHROOM AND PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ATTACH SHELLSTOCK TAG TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK (CLOSEST TO THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER) SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/9/2022, REPORT #2563393. #48-OBSERVED BROKEN GAGE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS READING AT 140.0F. TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE MUST ACCURATELY MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO SALAD AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY WATER LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH CLAMS WERE BEING STORED. ALSO OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER IN WHICH MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED. MUST ATTACH SHELLSTOCK TAG TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. ALSO OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS STORED IN BUCKET WITH NO DATE RECORDED OF WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BROKEN GAGE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS READING AT 140.0F. TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE MUST ACCURATELY MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285679. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADVISORY ON MENU WITH AN ASTERICK (*) AT ALL ITEMS THAT PERTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST HAVE WRITTEN WASHING PROCEDURE FOR POTS TO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT P-TRAP IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET BEHIND THE DOOR. ALSO, REMOVE RUST AND DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA NEAR DISH MACHINE, AND REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD ITEMS, MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE BELONGINGS,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER MIDDLE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE, WITH 3RD BASIN EMPTY, NO SANITIZER. ONLY USING 1ST BASIN WITH SOAP AND WATER, AND 2ND BASIN TO RINSE. INSTD TO HAVE 3RD COMPARTMENT WITH PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. BARTENDER STATES USES MULTI USE CLOTH NAPKIN AND SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, AND EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN WHITE PANELS INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
LOCATE SOURCE OF DRIPPING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BREAD PREP STATION AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
STORE ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT IN A CLEAN COVERD CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT COFFEE STATION DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF AND TOO CLOSE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 2, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 25, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED A SMALL WINDOW AT DISH AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH SCREEN MISSING. REPLACE WINDOW SCREEN SO WINDOW IS RODENT PROOFED. ALSO FURTHEST EAST DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT MIDDLE OF DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000076814 10 COURT DATE 5/31/2012 AT 1100AM RM 112 400 WEST SUPERIOR STREET CHGO.,IL.PLEASE SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PREPAYMENT INFO. MAIL-IN OPTION AND PAYMENT LOCATIONS.
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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 REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING OF 2DOOR REFRIGERATORS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AT PREP AREA NEXT TO 2COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO 2COMP SINK AT KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 7, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ICE CREAM SCOOPS AND KNIVES ARE STORED IN LIQUIDS, INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM SERVICE. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing. A copy of the related I.D.P.H. technical bulletin was left on premises.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN OUT LOOSE DEBRIS FROM THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 8, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Invert the to go containers in the wait station and remove the knives from the sanitizer in the front kitchen.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Regrout damaged floor tiles under the bar and in the dishroom so the floors are smooth and sanitary.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the dirty walls under the dishmachine and pot sink areas.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Find and repair the clean water leak in the hot water heater area.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. Clean and reseal the corner behind the hotline hand sink so it is smooth and sanitary. Clean off sticky residue on the lexan food containers.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the damaged baseboard corner next to the pizza station.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The buildup on the walk-in cooler ceiling was washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A catch pan was placed under a sweaty pipe in the store room.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.