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Potbelly Sandwich Works

959 W DIVERSEY PKWY, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

137cited violations
10serious tier
24inspections
54tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1913925
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026153
2025280
2024180
20232192
2022190
20212150
2020281
2019171
2018150
2017140
20164250
20152121
2014240
2013182
2011100

Inspections

  1. Feb 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED MEATBALLS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 110.7F, 112.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. SLICED BEEF AT 46.7, HAM AT 44.6F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS FOUND IN COOLERS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED TWO PREP LINE ONE DOOR COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE COOLER FOUND AT 44.2F WITH BEEF AT 46.7F. THE OTHER COOLER NOTED AT 55.2F WITH CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.6F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT, PLASTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  2. May 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. May 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SOUP, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 130F. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-3-2024, REPORT #2595582. #58-OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 6-3-2024, REPORT #2595582. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT LINE 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTEROR CONTACT SURFACES OF MILK COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAIN ON WALL BEHIND WATER TANK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNUCESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNUTS FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MECHANICAL REGRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  5. Jun 20, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NEWLY INSTALLED TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11---CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-6-22 REPORT #2546188 AND NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-23 REPORT #2577179 ARE STILL NOT CORRECTED.#58-: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jun 12, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN A ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. CHICKEN SALAD @49.1F, SLICED TOMATO @53.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED ONE DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AT 49.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD INSIDE AT 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE CLOTH STRING AS A MEANS TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH CUTTING TOOL FOR PLASTIC WRAPPED FOODS. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED BAGGED ONIONS. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP.---UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING REPAIRED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----ALSO NOTED AT SAME SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO COMPLETEY TURN OFF. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC LIDS UNDER FRONT PREP METAL RACK SHELVING.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREP STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE HANGING OR INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-6-22 REPORT #2546188 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN PREP AND HALLWAY.REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WEST AREA), MUST REPLACE.#58-: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jan 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE PLASTIC COVER FOR THE SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE DOES NOT COMPLETELY COVER THE OPEN AREA WHERE ICE IS STORED. REPLACE COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT BOWL OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF NOZZLE OF ICE MACHINE DISPENSER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE SHELF. NOT EASILY TO OPERATE, ALSO CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING. FAUCET NECK AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING REPAIR ISSUE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVER PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMSFOR CUSTOMERS/STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN PREP AND HALLWAY.REPLACE. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WEST AREA),REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST REPLACE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED FOR NEW CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  8. Feb 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS INCLUDING DELI MEAT ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT ON PREPARATION LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS WERE FOUND INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS ON PREP LINE UNCLEAN WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1913925 DATED 2/10/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #235661 DATED 1/10/2020:VIOLATION #47 VENT WHITE HOSE IN SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN SAID HOSE. VIOLATION #49 FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  9. Feb 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS ON PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE EASY TO LOCATE AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN GARBAGE BAGS TIED FROM DOOR HANDLE TO HOT WATER HEATER PVC PIPE TO PROP DOOR OPEN. GARBAGE BAGS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE AND ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF SUPPLY CLOSET NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE WALL SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INCLUDING HANDLES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER ON FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. DRAIN FROM HOT WATER HEATER IS NOT LINING UP TO FLOOR DRAIN. MAKE SURE DRAIN LINES UP TO FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BROOMS, DUSTPANS, AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND PILED UP AROUND HOT WATER HEATER CREATING CLUTTER. HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AND STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES PROPERLY. OBSERVED SUPPLY CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES, PURSES, AND COATS IMPROPERLY STORED AMONGST FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY AWAY FROM FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN SUPPLY CLOSET TO DECREASE CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS ON PREP LINE UNCLEAN WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL COOLERS NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2356661 DATED 1/10/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #47 VENT WHITE HOSE IN THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HOSE. VIOLATION #49 FOOD AND GRIME INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION

  10. Jan 10, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jan 2, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT SMOOTHIE STATION MAKING A SMOOTHIE WITH BARE HANDS,HANDLING NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM DIRTY HANDLES OF UNIT TO PUT BLENDER AT SINK(MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO THE OTHER),WITHOUT HAND WASHING,GLOVED HER HANDS AND PICKED-UP A RTE SANDWICH ROLLED ON PAPER TO GIVE A CUSTOMER. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES PROCEDURE TO MANAGER,WHICH HE DISCARDED SANDWICH AND CORRECTED ISSUED OF HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      WE, MANAGER AND I, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT DISPENSER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED AT SAID WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      VENT WHITE HOSE INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID HOSE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE ALL SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-19,REPORT #2252684. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 1-17-19,REPORT#2252684 NOT DISPLAYED,MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND IT SOMEWHERE AT REAR OFFICE.SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

  12. Jan 17, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN -WOMAN/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 116.2F, 1LB OF MINESTRONE/VEGETABLE SOUP, $4.00 112.3F, 1LB EGG PATTIES, $0.45 111F, 8OZ, SAUSAGE PATTIES, $0.35 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS, 8OZ, AT A TOTAL OF $4.80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED WHOLE MILK/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, STORED IN FRONT DAIRY COOLERS, WITH OTHER FOODS, PAST EXPIRATION/APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE OF JANUARY 4, 2019. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED IF DATE APPROPRIATELY MARKED ON CONTAINER/FOOD PRODUCT EXCEEDS EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WHICH EXCEEDS APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE ON CONTAINER WITH EXPIRATION/USE BY DATE AND/OR SEPARATED AND STORE IN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR SAID FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS, $1.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Mar 1, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRON DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE DINING AREA AND WALLS ABOVE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT ON VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR SURROUNDING MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  14. Aug 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED GASKETS AT TOP DOORS OF SANDICH MEAT COOLER WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TRAYS OF CONVEYOR OVEN WITH FOOD DERIS.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TRAYS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REAR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CLEAN REAR FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  15. Dec 9, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD PREP COOLER

  16. Dec 2, 2016 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,IN FLOOR DRAINS,CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND EXCESSIVE LARVAE HANGING FROM DRAINLINE UNDER ICE CREAM MACHINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN A CRACK AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE LARVAE FROM DRAINS,EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND TRASH FROM FLOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/2/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON TOPSIDE OF SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP COOLERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,OVEN STAND,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,TRASH IN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALAD PREP COOLER

  17. May 12, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDE OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FORM ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,POP SLEEVES,CART UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR CHIP STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ABOVE DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT CLOSET

  18. May 4, 2016 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 #1609248 12/31/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDE OF STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FORM ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,POP SLEEVES,CART UNDER CONVEYOR OVEN,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA..MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN UPPER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR CHIP STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ABOVE DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN COAT CLOSET

  19. Dec 31, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERAORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  20. Dec 17, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES OF EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH/CREDIT CARDS AND SCCOOPING ICE CREAM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1498113 DATED 10/23/14 VIOLATION $36 CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES BROWNIES AND DESSERT ITEMS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE AND NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. ALL REFRIGERAORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  21. Oct 23, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

  22. Oct 16, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1199196 DATED 11/15/13. #33- INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS,POTS,PANS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED/BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

  23. Nov 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB. MARINARA SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 132.8F. 3 LBS. MEATBALLS IN SAME UNIT RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 129F TO 136.4F STEAM TABLE WAS LOW ON WATER TO MAINTAIN HEAT. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $4.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA BEFORE BEGINNING TO PREPARE MEAT BALLS PUT ON RUBBER GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. MANAGER OBSERVED THE SAME AND REVIEWED WITH EMPLOYEE PROPER HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER USING GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP DESSERT COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR ALL FRONT PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR FRONT PREP ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL ITEMS IN DINING ROOM HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE ON LEFT SIDE AT ICE CREAM PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  24. May 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.