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American Craft

151 E WACKER DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County

95cited violations
4serious tier
22inspections
49tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1922
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262360
2025100
2024160
2023141
2022141
2021110
20192100
2018110
2017110
2016262
2015120
2014390
2013120
2012150
2011250
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS ON COOK AND PREP LINES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-304.11 : OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DISH RACKS AND COUNTERS IN DISH MACHINE WEAR WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 : OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN,DEEP GROOVES AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT BEVERAGE STATION BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL AND CEILING IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND PERSONAL FAN IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 3, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NONE FOR CURRENT AND MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH LAST ONES FOR YEAR OF 2020.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

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

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING APPX.3LBS. COOKED BACON FROM A PLATE INTO HOT HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT A BARRIER,TONGS OR DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.3LBS.$20.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AT 77.1F.STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BOTH HAND SINKS AT 65.0F & 75.0F.MUST HAVE RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)WATER TEMPERATURE IS NOW 116.3F AND 117.2F.(COS)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST ADJUST FAUCETS TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA AND IN REAR BEVERAGE PREP AREA,SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DREYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOILDATED VIOLATION)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATED SERVED OR SOLD WRITTEN ON TAG MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS WEAR DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT MAIN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)DISH MACHINE IS NOW 100.0PPM'S(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED SAUSAGES-130.5F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS.10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SMOKED SALMON-55.6F DATED 6/2/26.2LBS. YOGURT-45.3F.3LBS. CUT CANTALOUPE-51.4F.12LBS. CUT HONEYDEW-46.0F.4LBS. SLICED TURKEY HAM-50.2F.1LBS. SLICED SALAMI-55.6F.1-DOZEN HARD BOILED EGGS-49.6F ON BUFFET COLD SERVING LINE AND PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.24LBS.$310.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH BUFFET SERVING LINE COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SELF SERVE AT FRUIT COOLER-53.9F AND DELI MEATS-53.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURES ARE NOW 35.0F AND 36.0F ON BOTH COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS ON COOK AND PREP LINES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP,DISH WASHING,UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS,BUFFET SELF SERVING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/3/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DISH RACKS AND COUNTERS IN DISH MACHINE WEAR WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER BEING USED FOR READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER.(COS)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL WORN,DEEP GROOVES AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AT BEVERAGE STATION BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA TO BE GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL AND CEILING IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND PERSONAL FAN IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Dec 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN 200 PPM. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT SANITZING GLASSWARE, FINAL RINSE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING ON TOP OF CONDIMENTS IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 8, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hot running water at front omelet prep station, water temp at 71f. Instructed to provide hot running water no less than 100f to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Found several food bags(20lbs) in walk-in cooler not discarded with cook date 9-29-23. instructed manager not to keep cooked food in cooler beyond discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

  6. Jul 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENT BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE

  7. Aug 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED AT OMLET STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  8. Feb 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP TO AID IN ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Feb 1, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THREE ROACHES WERE NOTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE COOKING APPLIANCES STORED ON THE REAR WALL NEAR THE HOT HOLDING SERVICE LINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THAT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPING WELL. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP TO AID IN ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Jan 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, FOUDNFOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Mar 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLATES STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Mar 28, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Above violation still remaining(Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, instructed to service drainage system).

  13. Mar 18, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink without sanitizer. technician was called in and turn on the sanitizing solution valve. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Observed hand sink in the omelet food preparation area without cold water-hot water at 123.6F. sink was repaired during the inspection Citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed waste water and accumulated garbage under and around dumpsters, instructed to clean all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean utensils stored in the hand sink cabinet, under the waste waste water pipe. Must remove.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed broken floor around east side compactor/dumpster, instructed to repair floor, also waste water is not draining into the floor drain under west side dumpster, instructed to service drainage system.

  14. May 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT OF THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE PIPE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP STATION AREA. MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP STATION AREA SO AS TO BE 85F AT ALL TIMES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  15. Nov 17, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Nov 10, 2014 Complaint · 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

      INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED 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

      DUSTY FAN COVERS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT PASTERY AND CUT FRUIT SELF SERVICE STATIONS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE THAT WILL PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CARDBOARD LIKE MATERIAL THATS ABSORBANT COVERING SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT SMOOTH SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GASKETS FOR PREP COOLER NOT CELAN. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR PACKAGED SANDWICHES OPEN COOLER KEPT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND EASY TO MONITOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOPS AND BROOMS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEPP AWAY.

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

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

      IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE LARGE FANS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS BACK PREP AREA AT FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.

  19. May 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON TALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE ON THE HOT LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE STAIR WAY.

  20. Jul 25, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Jul 18, 2011 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLES AND ON KITCHEN WALLS, ALSO OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #197500 DATED ON 06-21-10. FOR VIOLATION # 32( MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOP, MUST SEAL CRACKS ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING THATS CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPPINGS.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME

    • 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 INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS, CRACKS NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLERS CEILING CAUSING CONDENSATION AND DRIPPINGS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND INSTALL A DIPPER WELL.

    • 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. FOOD SPILLS ON DEBRIS NOTED ON KITCHEN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. HOLES NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  22. Jun 21, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · 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 INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM STATION.

    • 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. SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. WALLS AND CEILING ARE I POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, ALSO PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DROP CEILING PANELS HOLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.