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Stroger Cafe

1969 W OGDEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

76cited violations
9serious tier
18inspections
47tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Hospital)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2496843
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025140
2024293
2023120
2022100
20212160
20202131
20192152
2018272
2017461

Inspections

  1. Jul 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN COLD PREP AREA (LL618) WITH SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER AND THE GRILL WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 2-3 DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN FOOD BANK PREP AREA (LL613). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO TRACK NEW ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD BANK PREP AREA (LL613) IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED AT THE PIZZA GRILL PREP AREA: THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER DRAWERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SOME SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, THE 1 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH, ALSO NOTED THE 2 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN

  3. Jun 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      4-901.14 09/03/2024 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  4. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ATT AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS: WHITE RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AND IN A HOT BOX. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 102.0 F TO 112.5 0F. FOOD VALUED AT $20.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CUT UP TOMATOES 66.51 F, COOKED CORN 103.0 F, COOKED POTATOES 85.00F, COOKED QUINOA 68.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      "OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR (TRAY, TOWEL) BEHIND HOT COOKING(FRYERS) EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  6. Feb 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Feb 18, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF BLAST CHILLER IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,KETTLES,COOKERS,STOVE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,SERVING LINE-CABINETS ,LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLDING UNITS UNITS,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF COOKING KETTLE.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PULP PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  8. Feb 9, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN DISH WASHING AREAS THAT HAS EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER AND LEAKY RPZ VALVES,PULPA AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS,REAR HALLWAY,SERVING LINE.MUST REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) .

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF BLAST CHILLER IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,KETTLES,COOKERS,STOVE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,SERVING LINE-CABINETS ,LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLDING UNITS UNITS,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RPZ VALVE AT DISH MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF COOKING KETTLE.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PULP PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

  9. Nov 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS(BREAKFAST SANDWICHES WITH EGG AND SAUSAGE) AT 87.2F. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8 LBS VALUED AT $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CAFETERIA DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND SEVERAL TABLES IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA OF THE CAFETERIA NOT WORKING OR BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  10. Jun 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. Cutting or Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVENS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND DOOR FRAME AND WINDOW OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO 75 GALLON COOKING POT, AND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO SERVERY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP HOOKS FOR HANGING MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT FOOD LINE, AND A BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA OF THE EXHAUST STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Oct 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BLOCKED HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA WITH USED BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF PAPER TOWELS STUFFED INSIDE AND MULTIPLE HEAVY METAL ROLLING CARTS STORED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSPECTOR UNABLE TO ACCESS SINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE CAFETERIA...APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, 4 LBS OF PLAIN YOGURT, 4 LBS OF STRAWBERRY YOGURT, 4 LBS OF CHEDDAR CHEESE. NOTED TEMPERATURES ON ALL ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 53.0-58.2F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, TOTAL COST FOR SAID ITEMS $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS IN RETAIL FOOD SERVICE (FOODA, DISPLAY COOLER IN CAFETERIA WITH PREPACKAGED ITEMS, AND GRILL AREA). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN GRILL AREA OF RETAIL CAFETERIA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOWL OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE FLAT TOP GRILL ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THIS AREA, MAIN PREP AREA FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND POP MACHINE IN RETAIL AREA NEAR CASHIER,IN DAY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DELI PREP. INSTRUCTED REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS IN MAIN AND CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE TO REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

  12. Jun 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF BEYOND MEAT BURGER PATTIES IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN GRILL/SELF SERVICE AREA OF THE CAFE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF (49.3F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM ON WALLS AND NEAR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND DRAINS OF KITCHEN AREA AND ON THE WALLS OF CART/DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ENTERIOR REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING CREAMERS AND MILK IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION IN CAFE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ALSO NOTED EXTERIOR OF FRYER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY .. BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  13. Jun 8, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2176627 ON 6/1/18 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND RETAIL SALES AREA. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AND RETAIL FOOD SALES AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

  14. Jun 1, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN BACKING UP WHEN THE WATER IS RUN IN THE SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE SAME HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE INGREDIENT PREP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS AT THE HOT FOODS PREP STATION, 4 DOOR SANDWICH COOLER IN THE DELI STATION, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STATION IN THE KITCHEN, PREP STATION UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN, TOP OF OVENS IN THE KITCHEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE TRAY PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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

    Result: Pass.

  16. Nov 29, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  17. Nov 14, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS OF THE INGREDIENT ROOM LL616. CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE OVENS.

  18. Apr 20, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLER, FLAT TOP GRILL AND VENTILATION HOOD IN THE GRILL AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE TRAY LINE SERVICE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.