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Robinson's #1 Rib

225 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County

78cited violations
4serious tier
27inspections
17tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
32317
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025110
2024100
2023100
2022110
2021120
20202100
20191111
2018271
2017270
2016230
2015260
2014282
2013270
2012130
2011360
2010250

Inspections

  1. Apr 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES BROKEN AND DOOR FALLING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 2-DOOR REACH-IN CABINET DOOR AND DOOR HINGES AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

  2. Apr 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Clutter area around rear hand wash sink, Instructed to organize and maintain.

  3. May 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jun 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. May 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

  6. Jan 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(RIBS, BEANS, COLE SLAW) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  7. Feb 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXTERIOR SURFACES ACCUMULATED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY IN BETWEEN GRILL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND TRASH DEBRIS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON PIPES AND FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTER AND PIPING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (COOK LINE) AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED VARIOUS REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PORK RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED CORNED BEEF, NACHO CHEESE, SAUSAGES, BURGERS, ETC) WITH MISSING DISCARD DATE LABELS , STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL SAID ITEMS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXTERIOR SURFACES ACCUMULATED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY IN BETWEEN GRILL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND TRASH DEBRIS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON PIPES AND FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTER AND PIPING.

  9. Mar 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (COOK LINE) AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. ONE 9 POUND PAN OF FRIED CHICKEN WING AT 86.7 DEGREES F AND ONE 10 POUND PAN OF BAKED BEANS AT 106.9 ALL IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, PASTA,RIBS, CORN,BEEF, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB AND GO PASTRY ITEM MISSING LABELING REQUIREMENTS; CAKES AND DESERT MISSING ALLERGEN ON PACKAGING. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CLEANED UTENSILS AND PANS STORED LOW DIRECTLY ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN UTENSIL AND PANS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ITEMS NOT USED FOR DAILY OPERATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED IMPROPERLY DISORGANIZED NO SEPARATION. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FILTER FOR HOOD WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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

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

      OBSERVED COOKE PREPARED FOODS,( MACARONI AND CHEESE, RIB TIPS, PULLED PRK NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS PRPED COOKED FOR KEPT FOR OVER 24 HRS OR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMTER FOR COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  11. Feb 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COD TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 53.8F AND 4-LBS OF COOKED PORK RIB TIPS AT , 46.0F-48.9F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST $45.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK NOT LABELED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ANY COOKED PREPED FOODS AND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED/ DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/ DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO LIGHTS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER IN SIDE PREP COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL .

  12. Sep 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Mar 16, 2017 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

      Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc) are being prepped and cooked. Must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found the following coolers with damaged gaskets: 2 door prep cooler in front prep area; 2 door cooler in rear prep area; 2 door cooler in basement storage. All coolers have either duct tape or clear tape on them. Must remove tape from all coolers, and must repair all gaskets. Must maintain same. Found several cutting boards in front prep area heavily soiled and stained, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace these cutting boards. Must maintain same. Found excessive rust on shelves in the 1 door coca cola cooler in rear. Must remove rust or paint shelves. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize all fryers. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling fan cover in prep area. Must remove dust and detail clean. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found excessive grease build up and food debris on floors and baseboard tile next to and under fryers. Must remove grease and debris, detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found large hole in ceiling in rear corner of back prep area, above hot water heater. Must repair or cover hole to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Found excessive grease build up on wall next to fryers in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive dust and grease build up on hood on cooking line. Must remove dust and grease, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dry storage items stored directly under sewage waste pipe in basement storage area. Must completely encase waste pipe, or move items from underneath. Must maintain same. Observed hose draining into bucket from walk in cooler in basement storage area. Must properly route hose to floor drain. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Found several coolers and walk in cooler without thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.

  14. Dec 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PREPACKAGED DESSERTS,(CAKE SLICES) NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABEL OF INGREDIENTS ON EACH FOOD ITEM.ALSO FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED.MUST INSTALL.

  15. Jan 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET HEAD OF 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

  16. Jun 19, 2015 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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES OR NO VALID SUMMER FESTIVAL CERTIFICATE POSTED OR SUMMER FESTIVAL CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES AT 230PM AT THE 1ST FOOD CONCESSION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND. REMINDED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED MANAGER OR A SUMMER FESTIVAL CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.

  17. Apr 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC WHITE SHOPPING BAGS INSED THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR ENTIRE DAMAGED, LOOSE AND BROKEN GASKET AROUND THE 1 DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS AT THE COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD -UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AND INTERIOR WALLS 2DR FREEZER, COKE REACH-IN COOLER AND 1DR REACH-IN COOLER TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPLACE TOP 2 RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT COKE REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED OVER MATS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST IMPROVE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM HAND SINK. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.

  18. Jun 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. EMPLOYEES WERE OBSERVED NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND NOT CHANGING THEIR GLOVES WHILE PERFORMING DIFFERENT TASKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. THE HANDSINK WAS CLOGGED AND WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDSINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. THERE WAS NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED A BARRIER DURING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND CUSTOMERS UPON REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO FLOORING WAS PROVIDED AT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON THE GRASS AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR SURFACE.

  19. Apr 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BASEMENT 2DR COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND COOLERS ON MAIN FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR, ALSO BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED, ALSO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  20. Aug 15, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN CEILING ABOVE STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  21. Apr 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL AT ALL TIMES FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (DESSERT CAKES) LOCATED NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING LOCATED WITH DARK GROOVES NEXT TO THE FRYER AT THE FRONT AREA ACROSS FROM THE CAHS REGISTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 1DR COCA-COLA COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ITEMS STATED ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

  22. Apr 25, 2012 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. VERY RUSTY SHELVINGS IN COOLER FACING WEST MUST BE RE-SEALED/REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST PROVIDE. 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

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

      FLOORS OF WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT COVER IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

  23. Sep 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/ROD OUT PIPE AT SINK.

  24. Mar 30, 2011 Special Events (Festivals) · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/12/11

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      SEE REPORT DATED ON O1/12/11

  25. Jan 12, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR (AT COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER.

  26. Jun 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean gaskets of front cooler doors.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide missing light shield in basement walk-in freezer.

    • 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. Any soda /milk crates used for storage shelves/racks must be replaced with regular shelvings, for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.

  27. Feb 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace big cutting board at prep area due to deep cuts/grooves: provide an extra stopper at 3-comp sink.

    • 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 along wallbases behind heavy equipment, under storage shelves in basement need cleaning.

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.