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The Sabroso Pollo

4440 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

85cited violations
3serious tier
22inspections
46tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1332717
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026141
2025130
2024261
2023110
2022130
20212230
2020260
2019190
2017270
2016260
2015110
2014280
2013120
2012130
2011231

Inspections

  1. Jan 6, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hand soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Found 20 lbs of cooked chicken held at 83.4f in hot holding that's not turned on. Instructed manager to keep all hot TCS foods held at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $70.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.

  2. May 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR (PIZZA PREP) IN NEED OF CLENAING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER/PREP TABLE, UNUSED PIZZA BOXES AND STORAGE SPACES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE LOCATED IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNOPENED ALCOHOL AND OTHER BEVERAGES, KITCHENWARE EQUIPMENT, OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.

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

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED FOUR LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS PREPARED ON JUNE 30, 2024 TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AS FOLLOWS: SOUP 54.0F, SALSA 57.6F, CHICKEN BROTH 67.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. 120 LB, VALUE $200. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F) or less. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION NOT ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. BASED ON THE OWNER'S INFORMATION THE FACILITY WILL PREPARE MADE TO ORDER EGGS AND HAMBURGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RECYCLABLES AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREA SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Mar 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCED TO CLEAN THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN FRYER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN AREA WHERE WALK-IN UNITS AND STORAGE LOCATED; REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  7. Jun 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSRETS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE DOORS,TORN SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS AND SCREEN TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,FOIL FROM PIPES AND CARDBOARD FROM 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND DOORS HINGES ARE IN POOR REPAIR ON SAME,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IN PIZZA PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED IN FLOORING IN PIZZA PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY,FRONT PREP AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

  8. Jun 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR COOLER,GLASS COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. RAW STEAK 51.8F,2LBS. BREADED STEAK 52.5F,5LBS. COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN 47.3F,1LBS.HAM 49.1F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 46.1F,4LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 45.7F-46.4F,.5LB. SLICED TOMATO 52.3F,20LBS. DICED TOMATO 45.9F-46.2F,40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN IN BROTH 46.6F-46.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.77.5LBS.$435.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 37.1F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED).

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSRETS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP AREA- INSIDE OF A BUCKET ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES,RADIATOR AND STORAGE SHELVES,IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-NEXT TO RADIATOR,ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZERS,RADIATORS AND CHEST FREEZER,MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO VANITY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/21.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE DOORS,TORN SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS AND SCREEN TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET TOWELS ON STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,FOIL FROM PIPES AND CARDBOARD FROM 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND DOORS HINGES ARE IN POOR REPAIR ON SAME,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND GAPS IN FLOORING IN PIZZA PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY,FRONT PREP AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO DOUGH MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

  9. Mar 5, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVING.

  10. Feb 18, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVING.

  11. Apr 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE CEILING AND FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AN D MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NON-SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

  12. Jun 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jun 20, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRWAY IN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE AREA NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN 3-DOOR COOLER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEAR GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER(SPILLS, BLACK SUBSTANCE, ETC)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC AND INSIDE CLOSET UNDER STAIRWAY. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR 3-DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  14. Dec 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CARDBOARD LINER IN REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ARE ALLOWED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

  15. Apr 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL RAW WOOD AT BACK PIZZA AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AT UPPER LEVEL IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, BEER CLOSET AND PREP KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT UPPER LEVEL REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA WHERE BASKETS ARE KEPT.

  16. May 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN

  17. Nov 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.

  18. Mar 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED 2 KNIFES STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FRONT SALSA COOLER FANGUARD COVER,NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES REAR COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON NORTH WALL OVER RESTROOM DOOR NEED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. CLEAN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  19. Feb 15, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Jan 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE AREA/ATTIC. ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS,ELEVATE STORAGE.

    • 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.WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BY FURNACE. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM..MUST REPAIR.

  21. Aug 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS PREPARED YESTERDAY ( IE LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN SOUP APPROX 10 GALS -51F IN REACH IN COOLER,2-CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE -49F,50F IN WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM COOLER,MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

    • 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE,PREP. CLEAN STAIRS AND FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE IN ATTIC,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR.

  22. Jan 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink.

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.