RecordWell Data

Montgomery Place

5550 S SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60637 · Cook County

110cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
52tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Long Term Care)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2204614
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026270
2025241
2024120
20232130
2022140
2021140
2019240
20183350
2017120
2016290
20153263

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Sep 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THEEMPLOYEE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, THE UTILITY CLOSET, AND THE APRON/TOWEL CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LEADING TO TRASH AREA. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Apr 4, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Mar 28, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, THE UTILITY CLOSET, THE APRON/TOWEL CLOSET, IN THE KITCHEN AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE BOTTOM BACK AREA OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND ON A GLASS STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF FRYER WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES). CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  5. May 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SINK. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  6. Nov 22, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO SNAITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, TUNA SALAD, ROAST BEEF, MILK AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN POLICY AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES NOTIFIED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT DIARHHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN KIT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      ALL HANDSINKS IN NEED OF PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDSINK AT FRONT SANDWICH STATION TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE GLOVE USAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND SIGNAGE. HANDSINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED SO HANDSINK WILL BE IN FULL OPERATON. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN ORGANIZED MANNER. ALL CABINETS WITH SOILED ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. GROUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. DRAIN COVERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALL AREAS UNDER CABINETS AND STORAGE UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF IT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDERNEATH THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE LARGE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED.

  9. May 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS NOT WORKING; MUST CORRECT. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.

  10. Sep 17, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND UTILITY CLOSET AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES BY VENTS AT CEILING OF DISH WASHING AND SMALL GLASS DISH MACHINE AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER SMALL GLASS DISH MACHINE OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

  12. Dec 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SLIDING ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOT HOLDING UNIT

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,OVENS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAKROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS

  13. Dec 4, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT AN AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES USAGE FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SLIDING ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOT HOLDING UNIT

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,OVENS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAKROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS

  14. Nov 26, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • 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-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FRONT CAFE PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.COS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT CAFE PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.COS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(SEE VIOLATION #10)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT AN AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES USAGE FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.HAND WASHING SINK IS NOW REPAIRED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND OFFICE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/26/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SLIDING ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE AND PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,OVENS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOOR ING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF BREAKROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF BREAKROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.

  15. Mar 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS, AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN UNDER LARGE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM WHERE NEEDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  16. May 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 12, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE CLEAN COFFEE URNS AND OTHER DISHES STORED ON THE SHLEVING RACK OR RELOCATE SHELVING RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE REAR TWO COMPARMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARDS IN THE DINING ROOM SERVICE STATION WHERE MISSING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST RMEOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL UNDER THE DIPPER WELL. DETAIL CLEAN OVERHEAD VENT COVERS AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN STORAGE AREAS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  18. Mar 18, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER,PREP WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FEEZER,MILK WALK IN COOLER,MILK & FRUIT REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH AND POP STORAGE AREA.

  19. Mar 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386017 3/16/15 #13 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS ON PREP SERVING LINE,GAPS IN WALL BASES .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/17/15. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST COVER SILVER WARE SETTINGS ON DINING ROOM TABLES.MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER,PREP WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FEEZER,MILK WALK IN COOLER,MILK & FRUIT REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,KETTLE,OVENS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,GRILL TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYERS,BREAD RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL ACCESS PANEL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MUST GROUT THE SAME.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.,HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH AND POP STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRYFOOD STORAGE AND POP AND DISH STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST STORE (FLOUR AND MEAL)SCOOPS PROPERLY.

  20. Mar 16, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS-PESTO SAUCE 44.1F,1 LB.ROSEMARY SAUCE 44.7F,1.5 LBS. FISH SAUCE 44.8F,1/2 LB. SHELLED EGGS 65.2F,1.5 LBS COOKED STEAK 45.6F,1.5 LBS. DICED TOMATOES 44.3F,1.5 LBS MILK 44.8F-48.5F,1LB. COOKED PASTA 50.2F,12LBS. LIQUID EGGS 45.8F-49.8F, 1LB. COOKED CHICKEN 45.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 25 LBS. $79.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION APPX 200 ON UNDER SIDES OF STEAM AND PREP TABLES ,PREP COOLERS MOTORS ,ON FLOOR CRAWLING ON MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD AND DEBRI ,ON WALLS AND BROKEN WALL BASES UNDER AND NEXT TO ABOVE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT ON PREPPING LINE IN PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR BEHIND MOTOR OF DISH MACHINE.ALSO REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/15.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS,GRITS,HAM,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST COVER SILVER WARE SETTINGS ON DINING ROOM TABLES.MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER,PREP WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FEEZER,MILK WALK IN COOLER,MILK & FRUIT REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,KETTLE,OVENS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,GRILL TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYERS,BREAD RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL ACCESS PANEL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MUST GROUT THE SAME.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.,HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH AND POP STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRYFOOD STORAGE AND POP AND DISH STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE (FLOUR AND MEAL)SCOOPS PROPERLY.

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.