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Congress Pizzeria

5925 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

66cited violations
4serious tier
12inspections
52tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2846172
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026470
20252141
20241121
2023240
20223292

Inspections

  1. Sep 3, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Aug 27, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  3. May 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. May 7, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF DINING/BREAK AREA BAR FLOOR, BEHIND COLD-HOLD UNIT, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER, ON STORAGE RACK IN HOT COOKING AREA, BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN SMALL CORNER NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DINING/BREAK AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED/UNECCESARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Aug 14, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN TOP INTERIOR SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED 1/4TH IN GAP AT REAR DOOR TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTSEAL TO EXTERIOR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN HALL WAY BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KITCHEN NEAR STORAGE CLOSET AND THROUGHOUGHT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS FROM BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND

  6. Jan 15, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45-47.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. 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 ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN 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

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • 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. 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

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. BACKING UP HAD BEEN FIX BY THE NEXT DAY WHEN I RETURNED TO FINSH THE REPORT AND ISSUE CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  7. Jun 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS PORK, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MEN WASHROOM AND HAMDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND HANDWASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F-57.3F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. RIBS AT 47.8F AND CHICKEN AT 49.7F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGER CAME SOMEONE TO FIX IT DURING WRITING MY REPORT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • 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, 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

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • 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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  8. May 15, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE GREASE OIL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11--FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 4 DEAD COCKROACHES IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE. MANAGER REMOVED COCKROACHES PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jun 1, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

  11. May 27, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE PIZZA-PREP COOLER IN THE PACKING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45F (TOP RAIL) AND 48F (UNDERNEATH). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

  12. May 25, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED MUTLIPLE COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE PIZZA-PREP COOLER IN THE PACKING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOKS LINE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-DOOR (LEFT) COOLER IN THE BAR TO BE IMPROPER AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA AND AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN ON WATER/REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO A WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.