Main Kitchen

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Inspections

1. Jan 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING, BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THEDISH ROOM. NOTED FLOOR GROUT IS WORN DOWN THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NOTED AT WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, A 2X2 HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 13, 2024 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Apr 2, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Ice scoop stored on top of a dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

6. Mar 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No paper towel provided at prep area hand wash sink, instructed to povide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). By the end of inspection mgr provide a roll pf paper towels.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Using disposable plastic cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.

7. Jan 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HAND SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHINE AREA WITH HARD TO TURN KNOBS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASY TO USE HAND SINK TO PROMOTE HANDS WASHING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( FLOUR, SUGAR.. ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

8. May 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

9. Nov 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CAN OPENERS THROUGHOUT 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN WITH RUST AND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS IN 4TH FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

10. Sep 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

11. Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (A) (A)-OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN. HOT WATER TEMP AT MENS REST ROOM WAS 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

12. Jun 2, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      CORRECTED

13. May 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND OVER 10 MILK AND HEAVY CREAM CONTAINER WITH OUT DATED USE BY DATE ( 4-13 TO 5-16 ) SOME FOR MORE THAN A MONTH BEYOND USE BY DATE STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO KEEP DAIRY PRODUCT BEYOND STAMPED DATE ON CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • 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

      INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT KITCHEN CEILING AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WERA.

14. Sep 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WHITISH RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

15. Mar 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Nov 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED CRYOVAC MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND 13LBS OF SLICED HAM, 6LBS OF CORNED BEEF, 4LBS OF PORK CHOPS, 10LBS OF BEEF FILET, 2LBS OF LAMB AND 9LBS OF PULLED PORK VACUUM PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY AND STORED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT BUTCHER SHOP WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED CITY OF CHICAGO HACCP PLAN TO CRYOVAC. ALL FOOD LISTED ABOVE WAS STORED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE CRYOVAC MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO CRYOVAC. PROVIDED ALL CONTACT INFO TO SUBMIT HACCP PLAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CUTTING ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

17. Nov 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE SMALLER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

18. Jan 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON SHELVING UNDER STORED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND IN CLOSET OFF OF MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE CLOSET BY STORING ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF GROUND.

19. May 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

20. May 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY, POOLING WATER DURING STOREAGE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND BETTER AIR DRYING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE SCREWS AND NUTS NOTED ON PIPES IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT OBSERVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

21. Aug 26, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASHING AREA & ANY BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE SILVERWARE SOAKING SINK IS NOT WORKING & THE FAUCET WASHER IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. 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.

22. Aug 18, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      (7-38-030)INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND HEAVY WATER LEAKING UNDER/AROUND THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL SECTION OF THE POTWASHER SINKS & ANOTHER LEAK UNDER AN ELBOW PIPE OF THE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING BY SILVERWARE SINK & OTHER DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA-MUST PROVIDE. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES IN THIS AREA ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTICED A LEAK ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF A CEILING ABOVE STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN-MUST FIX & MOVE ALLSHELVES AWAY FROM THIS SITE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SLOW DRAIN AT THE SILVERWARE SOAKING SINK-MUST FIX. 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.

23. Dec 1, 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED.

    • 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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.