RecordWell Data

Pazzo's

311 S WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County

97cited violations
1serious tier
22inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1092264
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024120
2023140
2022160
2021230
2020280
20191230
2018120
2017250
2016261
2015150
2014270
2013150
2012160
2011280
2010150

Inspections

  1. Apr 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Using Plastic disposable spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Meat slicer not clean around the blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.

  2. May 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Condensation noted at walk-in cooler cooling lines, instructed to insulate cold lines.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate back flow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.

  3. Nov 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED HOT BOX STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

  4. Nov 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, PASTA)NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND 3 COMP SINK SANITIZER BASIN CRACKED. OBSERVED SANITIZER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE SANITIZER BASIN. FOUND PLASTIC WRAP STUFFED UNDER RINSE BASIN DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER (WASTE VALVE) UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. OBSERVED RINSE BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM WASTE VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMP AT 75F LOCATED AT SERVER STATION. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF SERVER STATION WATER TEMPERATURE AT 102F. SERVERS MUST USE HANDWSHING SINK LOCATED CLOSER TO DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERTAURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  5. Oct 13, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      utensils in use stored in standing water, instructed not keep in room temp standing water.

  6. Jan 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE DRAIN FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING ONT THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  7. Nov 9, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Nov 2, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN AND IN THE EMPLOYEES TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE/REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE JANITOR CLOSET CEILING LIGHT, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 (MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME ROOM) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2345498 DATED FOR 11/13/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  9. Nov 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION PROVIDED ON BAR HAND WASHING SINK, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.030(c) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INCLUDING PUBLIC WASHROOMS AND EXPOSED SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, PASTA)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED THAT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

    • 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 WALK IN COOLERS AND SEVERAL REACH IN AND UNDER COOLERS IN EXPRESS PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AREA AROUND AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM TOP AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING SPRAYER ON FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT ON ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP BY RIGHT SIDE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN MINIMAL OF 20 CNDL/FT IN THAT AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  10. Mar 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN POP/ SYURP STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL AREAS PEELING/ DAMAGED IN BUS BOY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE CATERING FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE ROOM ( P129). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING OR MUST ENCASE PIPING. MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

  11. Aug 15, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jul 31, 2017 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 20 SMALL FLIES BY THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR AND 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Dec 9, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLLORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN THE ENTIRE DISH ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING AND ATTACHED LIGHTSHIELD COVERS INSIDE DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  14. Apr 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER.APPROX 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 71.8F,5LBS OF CHEESE LASAGNA SLICES 49.6F,48.7F, 2LBS OF COOKED PASTA-51.7F,AND 1LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.0F. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX COST OF 175.00/ 11-LBS-CDI.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION IDDUED 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP(PASTA STATION) AREA .MUST REPAIR.ALSO OPENINGS ALONG COVING BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACK BY WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL. MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE/WALK IN FREEZER AREA.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MOST REAR SMALL BAR AREA OF THE RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM AREA.ALSO COLD WATER HANLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OF MAIN BAR THATS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED VENTILATION BEING WORKED ON AT THIS TIME IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL/REPAIR BY NEXT INSPECTION.

  15. Apr 29, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELF ABOVE READY-TO-EAT-FOODS (CHEESES) AND ALSO FOUND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A 3DR REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE BROCCOLI. FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. MUST STORE RAW AGGS AND RAW CHCIKEN ON THE LAST SHELF AT WALK-IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS OR COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. CDI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ALL PIPES AND INTERIOR PANELS OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KICHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MOST REAR SMALL BAR AREA OF THE RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE DINING ROOM AREA.

  16. Mar 5, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING COVERFOR COMPRESSOR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AN REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON UNIT.

  17. Feb 24, 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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND TWO CRAWLING ROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. STORE KNIVES IN RACK CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING COVER FOR COMPRESSOR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHROOM AND KEEP DRY, PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE VENT COVERS IN DISHROOM OVER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE FANS AND FAN GUARDS IN SAME AREA. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES ALONG DOOR AT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT ELBOW OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

  18. Jun 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL LARGE OVENS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND BOTTOM PORTION TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISHROOM AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE WALL COLUMN LOCATED AT THE ENTRY WAY INTO THE DISH MACHINE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM WHICH IS TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES ACROSS FROM THE 3DR COOLER AT THE DELI COUNTER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

  19. Apr 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. LIGHT COVERS AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES; FLOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER & IN THE CHEMICAL ROOM NEED CLEANING. 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

      WALLS AROUND 3-COMP SINK & TO THE RIGHT OF THE DISHMACHINE, WITH EVIDENCE OF MOLD, INCLUDING CHIPPED WALL TILES MUST BE ADDRESSED. THE CEILING BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. 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

      FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADRRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE (MIDDLE SECTION) OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM, & AT A PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK. 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS (SHOES,JACKETS). All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

  20. Dec 12, 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. OBSERVED PITS/DARK STAINS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA AND NO COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE COVERS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ICE BINS.

    • 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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN MENS WASHROOM ABOVE TOILET BOWLS.

  21. Mar 29, 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. OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH PREP COOLERS/WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.

    • 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOORS CORNERS, PREP AREA SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND SALAD STATION. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.

    • 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. CEILING LIGHT COVERS LOOSE/DAMAGED ABOVE PREP AREA/DISHMACHINE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  22. Sep 10, 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. SOME COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE, THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPLACED.

    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS,DUST OR DIRT.

    • 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 ALONG WALLS AT WALK-IN COOLER & AT SODA SYRUP ROOM MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS.

    • 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. CRACKED WALL TILES TO THE LEFT OF DISHROOM ENTRY WAY, AT WEST WALL OF DISHROOM, & TO THE EXTETIOR LEFT OF HOOD AT DELI STATION-MUST BE REPLACED. FILTERS & ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD, WITH DUST OR GREASE BUILD-UP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

    • 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. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER BAR HANDSINK; FAUCET LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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.