RecordWell Data

Nepal House

1301 S Michigan AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

99cited violations
2serious tier
25inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2222204
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
20252130
2024130
2023150
20223122
20214140
20191140
2018290
20172120
2016220
2015270
2014350
2013110

Inspections

  1. Jan 29, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES OF STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. May 29, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  3. May 22, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SOUP, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO THE ONE PRESENTED HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  4. May 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      No discard date provided on cooked TCS foods ( rice, chicken... ) in walk-in cooler and held for than 24hrs, instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lights.

    • Severity not stated

      REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

  5. Jan 26, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED THE AREA AROUND THE HAND WASHING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SINK NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  6. Nov 3, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ALL OPEN FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 25, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MILK CRATES MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, ALL OPEN FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE OPEN FOR IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEAT STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HANDSINK AT MAIN PREP LINE IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2555639 DATED MAY 11, 2022. #47 OBSERVED WORN GASKET IN 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. #55 FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  8. May 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP, CHOP, AND WRAP UP READY TO EAT PITA BREAD FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHICKEN IN DELI TOP COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 45 F TO 54.3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS $25 OF CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOOD IS AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM PIPE CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WORN GASKET IN 2 DOOR COMMERCIAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  9. Sep 23, 2021 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  10. Aug 10, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  11. Jul 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  12. Jul 15, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR, OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  13. Apr 30, 2019 Complaint · 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, POLICY MUST MATCH KIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER HAND WASHING (WHEN TO WASH AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS) IN FACILITY. FOOD HANDLER RE-WASHED HAND AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY STORING ITEMS (MEDIUM CONTAINERS, HAND PUMP & PITCHERS) INSIDE HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. TWO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ALL ITEMS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK AND INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK NEED TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FACILITY ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE TOP NEAR CHUTE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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 ITEMS (FISH,RICE,CHICKEN,SHRIMP, LENTILS, SOUP, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN 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.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      8-201.13 FACILITY MAKES YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN FOR YOGURT MAKING PROCESS. REFER TO VIOLATION #32.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      8-103.11 OBSERVED YOGURT BEING MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CEASE MAKING YOGURT AND PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR YOGURT MAKING PROCESS IN FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARY DISCARDED YOGURT. VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FACILITY BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED STORE LARGE UNCOVERED POT OF READY TO EAT RICE, POTATOES AND BAGS ON ONIONS ALL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EQUIPMENT TOUCH POINT AREA AND PREP TABLES, SHELVES ETC WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING HOT WATER WONT TURN OFF). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FACILITY REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT (REACH IN COOLERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE ETC) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR CLOSET AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. 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.

  14. May 29, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE GLASS PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE SELF SERVICE BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASS PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BEING STORED ON THE SHELF LOCATED UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY STORAGE AND DO NOT STORE ANY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. May 22, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE GLASS PLATES NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE SELF SERVICE BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASS PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BEING STORED ON THE SHELF LOCATED UNDER A WASTE WATER PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY STORAGE AND DO NOT STORE ANY STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Mar 23, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACKS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH EXCESS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS HAVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE WALLS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE AND AT THE MIDDLE HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

  17. Feb 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACKS, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH EXCESS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS HAVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE WALLS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE AND AT THE MIDDLE HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND THE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

  18. Apr 1, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Feb 23, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISPOSABLE EMPTY MILK JUGS USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE WASHED PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE IS PUSHED TO BACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BARRIER.

  20. Feb 19, 2015 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  21. Feb 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT BEING USED PROPERLY. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING, SANITIZING THEN RINSING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH THEN RINSE THEN SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  22. Feb 19, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

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

      CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Feb 6, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR PANEL. FOUND BUFFET TABLE WITH INADEQUETE AMOUNT OF SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUMBER OD SNEEZE GUARDS AT BUFFET TABLE. DISCONTINUE USE OF BUFFET UNTIL SNEEZE GUARDS ARRIVE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1114745 3/28/13 INSP#333 #38 MUST ENCLOSE/COVER ACTIVE PLUMBIMG PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PIPES MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOPPERS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  25. Mar 28, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ENCLOSE/COVER ACTIVE PLUMBING PIPES ABOVE PREP 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.