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240 E 103RD ST, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

58cited violations
3serious tier
14inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2683476
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025250
2024270
2023162
20222110
20214201
2020240
2019150

Inspections

  1. Dec 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  2. Jan 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED STRAWS, CUPS AND LIDS STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS AND REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM HAND WASHING SINK TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF FRONT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS ON SERVICE LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING. OBSERVED SOME DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION ON BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MINOR DEBRIS UNDER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Aug 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: STEAK-53.6F; SOUP-52.7-54.0F; TURKEY-51.8-52.6F; SALAMI-51.3-52.2F; PIZZA-52.3-54.0F; PEPPERONI-50.0-52.0F; CUT TOMATOES-50.0F; HAM-52.4-53.0F; COLD CUT-50.0-52.2F; CHEESE-50.8-52.4F; TUNA-53.2F AND MEATBALLS 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND THE SHELF UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BEVERAGE STATION AND A PAN OF STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AND DUMP THE PAN OF WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND THE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND TO DISPOSE OF DIRTY WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.

  6. Jan 27, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 150.9) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA (39.2F), HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM (44.5F), HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (68.2F), AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (40.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

  7. Jan 19, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED MEAT THAWING AT AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THAWING CAN NOT OCCUR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PUT UNDER REFRIGERATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS ON FOOD ASSEMBLY LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN POP DISPENSER STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR CLEANING STORAGE SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA, OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE IN CUSTOMER VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2-112-340

  8. Dec 17, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,STEAK, TUNA, SOUP) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER POSTED SIGNS DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN REACH REFRIGERATION UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  9. Jul 29, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. FLYING INSECTS NOTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ARE GREATLY MINIMIZED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STICKY FLY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED EGGS ON COLD HOLDING BAR AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.OF OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 COOKED EGGS AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HOT WATER FIXTURE ON FRONT HANDSINK DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jan 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN OFFICE/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  12. Dec 3, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHES AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE POP SYRUP STORAGE RACK IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Mar 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  14. Aug 6, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY IN POLICY INCLUDING PLASTIC GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY CONNECTION ON FAUCET AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO PIPE LEAKING UNDER POP STATION IN DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM. ALSO WALLS NOT CLEAN OF POP SYURP NEAR REAR COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLERS . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.