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Naty's Pizza

5129 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

98cited violations
3serious tier
23inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1167763
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262171
2025110
2024100
2023130
2022130
2021130
2020110
2019150
2017120
2016140
2015172
20144320
2013380
2012240
2011130
2010150

Inspections

  1. Aug 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR FREEZER NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.115: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING INTERIOR AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Aug 14, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55.0-66.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, BUTTER(64.2F), CHEESE(55.0-55.6F), TZATZIKI SAUCE(66.0F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(58.6F), SLICED TOMATOES(62.2F), LAMB(59.5F), AND PIZZA PUFF CONTAINING PORK(55.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 8LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON PALLETS, OBSERVED 3 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLY AND RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/14/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PALLETS USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLENABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR FREEZER NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET TOWELS STUFFED UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR FAN IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH SLIDING DOORS NEAR CASH REGISTER CONTAINING CANNED SODAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WET TOWELS FROM UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR FAN OF SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE OF RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WET MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING INTERIOR AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT INTERIOR OF HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DIMLY LIT DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Sep 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CONDENSOR LEAKING IN FRONT PREP COOLER, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  4. May 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND FRAMEWORK OF KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      FOUND TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS NEAR PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR UNDER PREP SHELVES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Aug 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  8. Dec 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      TOILET ROOM DOOR EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT, DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF DOOR WITH GRAFFITI. INSTD TO CLEAN, REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jan 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Observe no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Observed TCS foods without proper labels in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with discard dates. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Observed no thermometers in refrigeration units. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

  10. Oct 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR, ANDGRILL DRIP TRAY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR CEILING, LIGHT SHIELDS AND INTERIOR OF SKY LIGHT NOT CLEAN/DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.

  11. Apr 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547308 ON 6/24/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA COOLER DOORS ARE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED THE EDGES OF THE WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES CHIPPING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  12. Jun 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP COOLER IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES : BOX OF HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 53.1F AND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 49.8F IN PREP COOLER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, GRAFFITI. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT WHERE ADDITIONAL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.

  13. Oct 20, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HADNSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAITNAIN SPLASH GUARDS.

  14. Oct 7, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2/27/14 #1439208 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH WORN SURFACES, DAMAGED LEGS AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.#36 FOUND WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED FROM END TO END WITH NO GAPS AND MAINTAINED. #38 FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD THAT WILL BE CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSIL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HADNSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAITNAIN SPLASH GUARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO BOTTOM PANEL OF 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM PANEL OF REFRIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED METAL RACKS OF WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE OF RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT EMPTY, UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF LARGE CHEST FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SODA COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF CCOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND INTERIOR SIDE OF EQUIPMENT UNCLEN WITH CHARCOAL/RUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

  15. Feb 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED THAT ALL BULK FOOD MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH WORN SURFACES, DAMAGED LEGS, AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL FLOORS ARE CLEAN, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT FREEZER NEAR NORTH EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DAMAGED LOWER WALL TILE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS WITH INADEQUATE SHIELDING. INFORMED THAT LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED END TO END WITH NO GAPS AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD THAT WILL BE CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING THE LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

  16. Feb 20, 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

      FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS. FOUND 22 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED THAT ALL BULK FOOD MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WITH WORN SURFACES, DAMAGED LEGS, AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL FLOORS ARE CLEAN, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT FREEZER NEAR NORTH EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DAMAGED LOWER WALL TILE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALK IN COOLER LIGHTS WITH INADEQUATE SHIELDING. INFORMED THAT LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED END TO END WITH NO GAPS AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD THAT WILL BE CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING THE LARGEST MULTI USE UTENSIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

  17. Jan 22, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN BOTTOM COMPAARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILDS AT FRONT PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

  18. Jan 18, 2013 Consultation · 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 BETWEEN 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UNIFORMS ARE STORED AND INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR UNDERNEATH BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF WASHBOWL RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN BOTTOM COMPAARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILDS AT FRONT PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

  19. Jan 14, 2013 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 BETWEEN 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UNIFORMS ARE STORED AND INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR UNDERNEATH BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF WASHBOWL RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN BOTTOM COMPAARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHEILDS AT FRONT PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

  20. Sep 12, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THREE REACHIN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP. THEY ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

  21. Aug 27, 2012 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

      THE EAST SIDE DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT THGHT FITTING INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38- 020. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,PIPES AND FILTERS ABOVE,FRYERS AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THREE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

  22. Jul 7, 2011 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 EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANING EQIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

  23. Oct 7, 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 REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN & CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

    • 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 FRYER,FANGUARD IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • 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.MUST PAINT UPPER WINDOW TRIM AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.

    • 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 REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT HEAT LAMP.MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS IN PREP AREA.

    • 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.NEEDED FOR CHEST FREEZERS & PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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.