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Dim Sum House, INC

2610 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

90cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
26tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
25179
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025130
20241110
2023150
2020150
2019160
2017140
20164190
2015130
2014270
2013130
2012140
20113161

Inspections

  1. Aug 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOKS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  2. Aug 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  3. May 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO WEAR AND HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      LARGE BOXES AND CLUTTER AREA NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CFM DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

  4. Aug 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE, FLOOR MIXER AND CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  5. Jun 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NO LABELS OBSERVED ON SOME PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (DUMPLINGS) MADE ON SITE AND PLACED IN FREEZER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PROPER LABELS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXER AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  7. Oct 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AT EAST WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

  8. Dec 16, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.

  9. Dec 9, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1946409 ON 7-12-16 NOT CORRECTED. (38)ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE COBWEBS FROM WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.

  10. Jul 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  11. Jul 12, 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 SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT (MOUSE DROPPINGS) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN THE REAR CORNER AREA OF REAR PREP AREA BY THE STOVE, UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR (RIGHT SIDE) AND AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  12. Sep 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTERED PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  13. Sep 30, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  14. Sep 23, 2014 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

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  15. Aug 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS INOUTSIDE REAR ON STAIRS TO GARBAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE.ALSO ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS,BROOMS),OFF FLOORS/INVERT.

  16. Feb 3, 2012 Complaint · 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

      FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT BEHIND WASHER MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.(TOOLS,ETC.)

  17. Jul 28, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Jul 8, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED: FINDING OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BETWEEN WIRES AT FLOOR AND TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON 1ST. FLOOR, UNDER DRY FOOD STROAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE DRY STORAGE RACKS, AROUND GREASE TRAP BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASE, PALLETS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. IN ADDITON, FOUND DECAYING MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH.

    • 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

      SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS, SIDES OF TOILET, WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT AREA, FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BEHIND BURNER, PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND AROUND PREP TABLES.

    • 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. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

  19. Jun 30, 2011 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

      FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR SCREEN, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS. SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT NEXT TO STAIRCASE AND REAR BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS.

    • 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. REMOVE LITTER AND LARGE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.