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Himmel's Chicago

2251 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

85cited violations
5serious tier
18inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
71700
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20251152
2024110
2023120
2022120
2021120
2020170
2019190
2018140
2017141
2016120
2015160
2014140
2013160
2012170
2011140
2010292

Inspections

  1. Apr 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  2. May 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED THE BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO PRIME THE MACHINE AND CHANGE THE SANITIZER BOTTLE TO A FRESH GALLON TO THEN ENABLE MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE TO 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      HANGING PLANT BASKET MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS, SPONGES AND SCOURING PADS MUST NOT BE STORE BETWEEN PLUMBING AND THE WALL UNDER THE PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED IN USE TONGS FOR FOODS INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLER STORED INSIDE THE FOODS. MUST STORE HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS OR ON A CLEAN SURFACE, IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BROKEN METAL LID ON THE KITCHEN PREP SOUTH COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED DIRTY BULK FLOWER CONTAINER AT THE PIZZA PREP.----EXTREMELY DIRTY SALT AND PEPPER BOWLS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SEVERE LEAKING UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. PLUMBER ON SITE REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE BACKING UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAINING ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR WHEN MACHINE RELEASES ITS WASTEWATER. PLUMBER/CUSTOMER ON SITE WAS ABLE TO ROUTE THE DRAIN AND UNCLOG DURING THE INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE THEN PROPERLY ABLE TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE ROOMS, OUTDOOR STORAGE PATIO, HALLWAY STORAGE AT WASHROOM AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED MISSING TILE GROUTING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE MISSING GROUT.----NOTED BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE ON THE BACKSLASH OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

  3. May 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND (2) BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  4. May 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPING OF HANDWASHING SINK NEAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE.

  5. May 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND MAIN BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  6. Aug 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

  7. Mar 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

  8. May 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SAUCES,POTATOES,TACO BEEF,PASTAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF MENTIONED HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS ON SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

  9. Apr 24, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE BOTH STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

  10. Jul 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAR WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND ROD THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION. J.BLANTON PLUMBING COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. TEL NO 773-7249272. KEN STROMAN PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMP ISNK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER OUTSIDE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE ICE MAKER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS BESIDE THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jul 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn gaskets on the 3 door cooler in the kitchen and the salad prep cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the corner behind the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

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

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED BY FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN FLOOR COVERING, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL AREA BY BACK DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE, BETTER ORGANIZE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

  13. May 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FRREZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORAGE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN FLOOR COVERING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COVING MISSING IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE COVING.

  14. Jul 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BROKEN LID ON DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR DRAIN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE DRAIN TO PREVENT PEST. FLOOR AT FRONT SERVER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING AT FRONT SERVER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PANELS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND REPAINT.

  15. Jun 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND NEEDS TO RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER COMPUTER TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND DEAD LIGHT BULB (KITCHEN HOOD) ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.-----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.----------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (LEFT SIDE) AT MEN'S HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR (GARAGE) STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  16. Jun 9, 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT KITCHEN PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PIZZA PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYER, MEAT SLICER, OVENS AND CABINETS UNDER WASHROOMS HAND SINKS

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN FOR ICE MACHINE.

  17. Jul 16, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Jul 15, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND IMPROPER TEMP OF WALK IN UNIT AIR TEMP 50.1F, 2 REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT 48.9-TO 50.1F LOCATED IN KITCHEN. THIS IS WHERE POTENTIALLY HAZARDS FOOD ARE STORED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SOUR CREAM 46.7F,PROCUITTIO 48.9F,HAM 50.2F,PASTA 48.9F,HEAVY WHIP CREAM 50.1F,EGGS 50.1F,1 GAL. OF MILK 49.5F MOZZARELLA 50.0F,6 PINTS MASCARPONE 8LBS PROCUITTIO 8LBS HAM, $400.00 75LBS MANGER CORRECTED BY DENATURAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. UNABLE TO REACH PROPER SANITIZE READING 50PPM.DURING INSPECTION.

    • 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. LABLE ALL CONTAINER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN UNIT STORAGE AREA,

    • 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. GREASE BOX NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN AND PAINT.

    • 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. ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND ALL SHELVES NEED DETAIL CLEANING. WALK IN UNIT BOTTOM HAS OPENING NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BY THE OVEN AND BAR AREA

    • 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. LIGHTS NEED TO BE SHIELD IN THE REAR EXIT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EVERYTHING HAS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA AND BY THE PIZZA AREA

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.