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Godess And Grocer

1036 N KILBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

95cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Commissary)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2379666
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025240
2024150
20232141
20213220
2020160
2019290
2018140
2017140
20163150
20154123

Inspections

  1. Jun 2, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF THE DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR SANDWICH PREP AREA IN THE SAVORY AREA OF FACILITY NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES.

  2. May 23, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. THERE WAS A HOT BOX BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING. AND I WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SINK MENTIONED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, SO THAT THEY ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE. THE UNIT WAS MOVED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF THE DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR SANDWICH PREP AREA IN THE SAVORY AREA OF FACILITY NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS AND 16 SMALL FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN THE REAR WAREHOUSE/PACKING AREA. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, AND THE SANDWICH PREP AREA IN THE SAVORY SECTION OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Jul 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PACKING ROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH USED/DIRTY UTENSILS IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. COS. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY, ON PREP TABLE(S), NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR DISH MACHINE AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PACKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AND STOVE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Jun 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN SAVORY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT WORKING DUE TO THE BREAKER GOING OUT DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER MANUALLY WASHING ALL THE UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION SINCE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 15LBS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 57.8F AND 8LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 23LBS AT $65. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PECANS, DRIED APRICOTS AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, PASTRY ROOM AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ABOUT 5-6 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE SAVORY ROOM MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  6. Feb 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jan 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,IN METER CLOSET,ON LEDGE BEHIND COOLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA,ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN,UNDER ICE MACHINE,IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CAGES ON TOP OF ARTICLES,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALL AND LOCKERS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 5 LIVE ROACHES AT UNDERSIDE OF DISH MACHINE AND LIP OF SCRAPE SINK AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/29/2021.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,KETTLE,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STORAGE SHELVES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLERS,FLOOR TROUTS.

  8. Jan 6, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK WITH A BOX OF GLOVES AND A BOTTLE OF DISH WASHING LIQUID.MIDDLE HAND SINK HAD 2- LARGE BUCKETS ON FLOOR AND A HOT HOLDING CABINET STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS PASTRY AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,SHELVING UNITS & UNDER ROLLING CARTS.SANDWICH PREP AREA-BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLER.SIDE STORAGE AREA- UNDER SHELVING UNITS. UNDER ICE MACHINE.ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE RACKS OUTSIDE OF OF WALK IN FREEZER #3.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MOP SINK ROOM- ON FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.PACKAGE AREA- UNDER PREP TABLES.WALK IN COOLER- ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND CRATES.MEN'S LOCKER ROOM-INSIDE OF LOCKERS AND WOMEN'S - ON FLOOR NEXT TO LOCKERS.HOT WATER TANK ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ARTICLES AND HOT WATER TANK.REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA-UNDER,AROUND,ALONG SHELVING UNITS,ON TOP OF ARTICLES AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/2021.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      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 DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,KETTLE,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STORAGE SHELVES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED KNEE PEDDLE MISSING ON REAR HAND SINK FOR WATER TO FLOW FROM SINK FAUCET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY OVERHEAD CONDENSER LINE IN PASTRY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LOWER WALL PANEL UNDER HAND SINK NEAR PACKAGING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER SCRAPE SINK OF DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER #2 AND ELECTRICITY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PLACE EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  9. Mar 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD PLANKS BEING USED TO SUPPORT SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN FAR REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET IN WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED CLOSER TO WINDOWS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSREVED AN UNUSED ICE MACHINE BEING STORED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Jul 9, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER(CATERING EQUIPMENT) IN THE WAREHOUSE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE

  11. Jun 28, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN A CORNER NEXT TO THE HAND SINK IN THE CAKE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE SALAD ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY FOOD AND CAN GOODS STORAGE RACK AND SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS(CAKE & SALAD PREP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      NOTED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (LID MISSING). THIS ALLOWS FOR POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LID FOR PROPER CLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER(CATERING EQUIPMENT) IN THE WAREHOUSE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  12. Apr 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLOTH LINERS ON SHELVING AT DISH DRYING AREA LOCATED AT SANDWICH MAKING AREA AND OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ONDER GRILL AND RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL LINERS. OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS AT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY AT SALAD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS IN MENS TOILET DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS IN MENS TOILET

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT MAIN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. URINAL FLUSH LEAKING AT MENS RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAK. VENTILLATION NOT WORKING AT OFFICE RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILLATION UNITS.

  13. Apr 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS: PASTRY ROOM,PREP(HOT FOOD) ROOM,EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN AND MENS TOILET/DRESSING ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED), ALSO IN THE HALLS BY THE OFFICE AND BREAK ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE PASTRY PREP ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

  14. Nov 29, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN ALL FANS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN ALL PREP AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FRO THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

  15. Nov 16, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN ALL FANS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN ALL PREP AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FRO THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

  16. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID OF CONTAINER, THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CHEMICAL ROOM NEAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IS MISSING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  17. Jul 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING WITH FOOD.

  18. Jul 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE NOT READING DUE TO DISHMACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING WITH FOOD.

  19. Feb 17, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EQUIPMENT ROOM WITH CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  20. Feb 9, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      FOUND NO COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM. ALSO, SMALL LEAKS AT DRAINAGE PIPING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-030)

    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      FOUND FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASHING ROOM NOT DRAINING PROPERLY.(BACKING UP) FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-030)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. OLD FURNITURE, PALLETS, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS NEXT TO OFFICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING AT 2 OUT OF 4 MEN'S RESTROOM. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EQUIPMENT ROOM WITH CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

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.