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Dan's Bakery& Eatery

2521-23 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60652 · Cook County

115cited violations
1serious tier
27inspections
55tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1445861
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025270
2024150
20233190
20222120
2021130
2020271
2019170
2018110
20174100
2016130
2015120
20143200
2013130
2012140
2011140
2010130

Inspections

  1. Aug 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK WITH A LEAK AND THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ALSO HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH PEELING PAINT. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO FRONT HAND WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND A LEAK A THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL AREAS...AS WELL AS THE TOILET ROOM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED IN OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      DEAD INSECTS IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN

  4. Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO HAVE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MULTI-USE BOWL AND STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR DRY STORAGE AND STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND CUPS AND REPLACE WITH A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      HINGE ON FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT OUT IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING

  5. Aug 25, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

  6. Aug 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

  7. Jul 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 HAND SINKS AND THE 2 COMP NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND ALSO HAVE LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM PIPES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROO DOOR AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

  8. Aug 18, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. WET CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS AND PLASTIC CONDIMENT CUPS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE FOODS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR THE KITCHEN FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND SINK PLUMBING.

  9. May 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IMPROPERLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL DISPENSERS AT HANDWASH SINKS ONLY

    • Severity not stated

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

      PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THOUGH OUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN FREEZER CEILING AND INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  10. Oct 20, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      TILES MISSING ON WALL AT DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Sep 23, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  12. Sep 3, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT HOT HOLDING SERVICE- LINE STATION LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2 15-LBS OF COOKED PORK RIBS AT 48.0F, 55.0F . ALSO APPROX 2 LARGE DEEP ( 20, 25LB) WHITE CONTAINERS OF MACARONI PASTA/ CHEESE AT 51.0F,57.0F,( 2) 20-LB CORN BREAD STUFFING CONTAINERS AT 48.0F, 20-LB CONTAINER OF SWEET POTATO PIE FILLING AT 54.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED, DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 500.00.-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  13. Feb 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID POLICY AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD IN COLD HOLDING OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE UTILITY ROOM, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  14. Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT SLICER AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  15. May 8, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Apr 26, 2017 Complaint · 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 RAT DROPPINGS (10) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OPEN BAIT (GREEN PELLETS) SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT AND USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL MEASURES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INST TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

  17. Feb 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OR STEAM TABLES WELLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  18. Feb 17, 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

      OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OR STEAM TABLES WELLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  19. Mar 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR THAT IS SELF CLOSING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE MOP SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  20. Aug 21, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TWO REAR BULK STORAGE UNITS WITH BROKEN LIDS( HELD TOGERHER WITH TAPE), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  21. Nov 19, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  22. Nov 10, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434273 DATED 03/25/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-MUST REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. 36-MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. 41-MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND ENFORCE THEM WEARING ONE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  23. Mar 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CRACKED/DAMAGED WASHBOWL COUNTER TOP IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE MEAT SLICER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.

  24. Apr 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN MENS ROOM. ALSO REPAIR FRONT WALL(PEELING PAINT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED USING HAND TOWELS TO STOP UP DRAIN AT 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

  25. Apr 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED TO ADD LABEL FOR CAKES,AND PIES NAME ADDRESS, PHONE # INGREDIENTS, CONTAINS/ALLERGENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM OVEN.

    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO DRAIN.

  26. Apr 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE MAY NOT BE REUSED. MUST DISCARD AFTER SINGLE USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. FLOORS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  27. Jul 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR. REPAIR SAME.

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.