Francesca's On Chestnut

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	4	3
2024	1	13	2
2023	2	12	3
2022	1	2	0
2021	3	12	0
2019	1	6	0
2018	1	5	0
2017	1	4	0
2016	2	12	1
2015	1	5	0
2014	1	5	1
2013	1	2	0
2012	1	6	0
2011	1	6	0
2010	2	7	2

Jul 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 1, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS COOKED PASTA, 2 GALLONS OF HALF AND HALF, 10 POUNDS COOKED LASAGNA, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN, AND 5 POUNDS OF TIRAMISU ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DESSERT COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 37-45. HALF OF THE WALK-IN COOLER HAD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2595616 DATED JUNE 3 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITAION ISSUES.

Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR AREAS TO BE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR HOT-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT-HOLDING UNIT: VEAL STOCK AT 103.9F, CHICKEN STOCK AT 104.5F, GRAVY AT 111.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE REACH-IN COOLER: PICO DE GALLO AT 48.9F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 48.7F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE SERVER AREA MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (PLATES AND BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS AND STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS ON MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. FOUND LIDS OF MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSELY-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND COOLER LIDS AT MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (STOVE, GRILL, GREASE PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE FOR USE WITH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER USED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORDERED QUAT-40 SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF RIGHT-HAND MAIN COOK LINE COOLER (INTERIOR CAVITY) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE (STOVE, GRIDDLE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKNG EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT ICE CREAM AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PLUMBING OF COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 21, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS/LABELS AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS, CLAMS, SCALLOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLWOING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED PORK RANGING BETWEEN 49.1- AND 54.4F,8 LBS LASAGNA @ 64.2F ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED 4 LBS GROUND PORK @45.3F, 3 LBS COOKED EGGPLANT @ 51.1F, AND 4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO ALL STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS BRUCHETTA @ 72.0F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 80.1F ALL STORED ON PREP TABLE. NOTED .5 LBS BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS @ 52.2F, 2 LBS SLICED SALAMI @54.1F,2 LBS MAC AND CHEESE BALLS @55.0F,4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO @ 49.8F, 4 LBS MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 52.0F ALL STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS ITEMS, WHOLE CHICKEN, PASTA, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN BROTH, (COOKED POTATO, MEATBALLS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA, ETC PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE (DISCARD)DATE LABELING WHILE ON SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLH HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE @56.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABLES ON WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, HERBS) AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING TOWLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH @ LEAST 50PPM.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILDING UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Jan 19, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Food obtained from unapproved source, found 5 boxes of 40 lbs shrimp ravioli with no label, date or a manufacturer name, just a plain unsealed card board with a hand written food name only. invoice on site doesn't list manufacturer address just a p.o Box. instructed manager to obtain food from approved source with proper date and labeling. Priority violation 7-38-005. manager removed food from cooler and placed on box "do not use" to return it to supplier.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing, observed frozen shrimp being thawed in a bucket o with no running water, instructed to thaw TCS according to health code.

Nov 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in both walk-in coolers, instructed to provide.

Apr 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (2019 INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED). INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Apr 2, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK (COFFEE SERVICE AREA) AND UTILITY SINK (DISH AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Mar 4, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2304983, DATED 8/20/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION: #51 - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA -
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Jun 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH IN COOLER #24 DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKET TO COOLER DOOR, GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT BUS STATION AND AROUND DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAPER AROUND CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAPER/PAINT AT SAID AREAS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

Oct 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC JUGS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR OIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FRONT BAR ICE BIN MISSING A COVER A CROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON ELECTRIC CONDUIT AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 15, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CUTTING BOARD USED BY THE SERVERS TO SLICE BREAD IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH SEVERAL DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE LOAVES OF BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG LINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM BAG TEARING.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN AND HOLSTER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE ARE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE SODA FOUNTAIN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATION DRAWERS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: FOUND A PAN OF SALMON AT 67.6F, PAN OF WHITE FISH AT 64.6F, CALAMARI AT 65.7F, TENTACLES AT 66F, AND A PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 626F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $400. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MANAGER REALIZED SOMEONE HIT THE CIRCUIT WHICH TURNED OFF THE COOLER. AFTER THE COOLER WAS TURNED BACK ON, VERIFIED REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 40F OR LESS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-37-005A
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1448091 ON NOVEMBER 20, 2016: (36) REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILLING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. INITIAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 8-15-16 BUT DID NOT FINISH REPORT; PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON 8-16-16 WHEN THE REPORT WAS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOODVENTS AND THE SURROUND WALLS AND VENTS FROM OVER ACCUMULATION. MUST HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP AROUND AND ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

STREAM OF CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DIRECTLY INTO A CONTAINER FILLED WITH ICE FROM OLDER CONDENSATION. MUST REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING NEAR THE SODA FOUNTAIN IN THE KITCHEN COVERED UP WITH TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR OF LAST PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS AT FRONT AND BASEMENT BARS CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILLING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AT END OF DISH MACHINE IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN DISH ROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

May 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN, CHEESE AND SAUTEED VEGETABLES)IN PREP COOLER AND ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (50.1F-90.7F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $85. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WOMENS RESTROOM WITH OUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION.

Aug 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Aug 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EMPTY PLASTIC MILK CONTAINERS ARE BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BIN ARE CHIPPED AND CRACKED, INSRUCTED TO USE SOUND CONTAINERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, PIPES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND INTERIOR SURFACES. KNIVES ON KNIVES HOLDER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS AND HOOD.

Sep 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. DIPPER WELL MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOLLOWINH NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM & KITCHEN, AROUND WATER TANK & DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM NEED CLEANING; ANY OPENINGS ON WALLS OR CEILING MUST BE SEALED (THRU-OUT PREMISES). GREASE STAINS ON ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS-MUST RPOVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR COLD/DRY STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

Feb 25, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 23, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FISH AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 47.3 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 40 DREGREE OR BELOW.
Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDWASHING SINK AT PIZZA STATION IN NEED OF SPLASH GUARD. MUST INSTALL.
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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING.
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 WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ALL WASHROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL.
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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT ICE CREAM STATION. LEAK AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING.

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