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Old Lwiw Restaurant INC

2228 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

96cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
35tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
37708
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252180
2024120
2023260
2020120
20191150
2018150
2017140
2016261
20152100
20142110
2013150
2012290
2011120
2010110

Inspections

  1. Jun 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY SANITIZING WATER AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT, OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES AT SEPARATE TIMES WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING IN DISH RACK TO DRY WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS ON HOT SELF-SERVICE BAR, SUCH AS 3LBS. PORK & CHICKEN BALLS-129.2F.5LBS. PORK-124.5F.5LBS. POTATO-123.4F.5LBS. MUSHROOM GRAVY-126.9F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX.18LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ON COLD SELF SERVICE BAR SUCH AS 3LBS. GREEK SALAD-53.2F.5LBS. REDDISH SALAD-54.3F. 5LBS. RED BEET SALAD-52.9F.5LBS. CUCUMBER SALAD-55.6F.3LBS. PUREE BEETS-53.6F.3LBS. CARROT SALAD-49.5F.5LBS. CUT WATERMELON- 54.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.29LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT SELF-SERVICE HOLDING UNIT AT 99.5°F AND COLD HOLDING SELF-SERVICE UNIT AT 46.9°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 136.9°F AND COLD HOLDING 42.3°F.AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ON BOTH UNITS. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD HOLDING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA & BAR MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (SHOES AND CLOTHING STORED ON CHAIRS AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOP AT COFFEE STATION.MUST REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN REWASH & SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2597256 7/9/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS.#55-: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  3. Jul 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

  4. Apr 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Apr 18, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL AROUND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVE 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2453879 DATED 10/27/2020: #47 4-204.12 "NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      STAINED AND CHIPPED DRYWALL SURFACE BEHIND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

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

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

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESO COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING

  8. Apr 24, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE AND,COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

  9. Jul 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER WITH FROST BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA THAT ARE HANGING OFF OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jul 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS SLIMESUBSTANCE ON PORTABLE PLASTIC DISH DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jul 6, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND COOKED CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 81.9F; MIXED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 98.4F; FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AND SHELVES.FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED AT COLD BUFFET UNIT: SLICED CABBAGE AND SLICED CUCUMBER AT TEMP OF 63.7F; SHREDDED CARROTS AT TEMP OF 59.3F; SHREDDED BEETS AT TEMP OF 62.0F;ALL SALADS WAS MIXED WITH CREAMY DRESSING WHICH WAS MADE IN HOUSE. SLICED WATER MELON AT TEMP OF 64.2F; COOKED CABBAGE WITH CARROTS AT TEMP OF 62.9F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS17,VALUE76 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-24-15,REPORT #1454201 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 7-6-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS SLIMESUBSTANCE ON PORTABLE PLASTIC DISH DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  12. Oct 6, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROCERY BAGS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT NINFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Sep 24, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-3-14 REPORT# 1512559 NOT CORRECTED: #38 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR/ COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROCERY BAGS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT NINFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Dec 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR/ COFFEE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.

  15. Feb 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      COVER AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM NEAR BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  16. Jul 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exposed handsink installed next to utility sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling tile through-out premises and wall behind stove not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and detail clean heavily stained wall.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored on floor through-out prep and storage areas. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  17. Sep 5, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.Consumer advisory must be posted.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Remove aluminum foils from the bottoms of prep tables in kitchen areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Hood,filters above cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

  18. Aug 29, 2012 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 live fruit flies in the kitchen areas.Approximately 15 live fruit flies were observed around crates of onions,dry foods storage stored on shelving in kitchen.Detail clean,sanitize affected areas,remove said flies,provide containers with lids to minimize pest problem,remove unnnecessary articles from said area.Pest control service now reccomended.Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.Consumer advisory must be posted.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Remove aluminum foils from the bottoms of prep tables in kitchen areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Detail clean,maintain interiors of refrigeration units,stoves,ovens,tops and bottoms of work tables,dry storage shelvings.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors beneath the cooking stove,buffet table are dirty,clean floors in detail.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hood,filters above cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

  19. Mar 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE FLAT WEAR BY BUFFET AREA, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA

  20. Dec 2, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

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.