Mr V's Carryout
5285 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 53883
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECOAT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 9, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD/DIVIDER FOR HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR PROPER ICE CREAM SCOOP IN BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING,EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed torn gaskets on the two door prep cooler and the two door pizza prep cooler in the rear. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.DIVIDER IS WELDED(LAST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BY THE HOT WATER TANK),HOWEVER THE WELD IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RE-WELD SAID DIVERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DO NOT USE RUST MATERIAL
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE JUICE BOXES BROKEN,UNEVEN AND DIRTY.RUSTY AND BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FLOOR TILES AT MENTIONED AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SMOOTH, NOT CLEANABLE,ALSO WALL AREA IN BROWN IN COLOR FROM EXCESS SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CEILING TILES EXTREMELY STAINED/BROWN FROM COOKING SMOKE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.SPIDER WEBS ON WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLE OF PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT FRONT COOKING AREA,ABOVE THE LARGE CHICKEN FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ALSO NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 9, 2014 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
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 16, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing nozzles need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under front counter pop dispensing unit had excess syrup build up, needs detailed cleaning, floors under prep table in prep area needs cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vent in employee bathroom not clean needs cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in freezers, must date and label food items in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that was damaged by front of kitchen, shall be repair, damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
exhaust vents(ventilation), in coolers, in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 17, 2010 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 LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN AND MAINTAIN. FAUCET NOZZLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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.