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Ken's

10522 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

80cited violations
0serious tier
16inspections
32tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
83988
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024190
2023130
2022120
2021160
2020120
2019190
2018150
2017160
2016180
20151100
2014120
2013110
2012120
2011160
2010150

Inspections

  1. Aug 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INSECT OR PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN CLOSET AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS AND OR RODENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE SIDES AND UNDER SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN THE KITCHEN WITH POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. May 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SCOOP STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WITH SCOOP HANDLE UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS MUST BE INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER LIQOIR STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 28, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AT PREP SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE LOCATED AT HANDWASH SINKS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  5. Jun 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND SPRAYER ON SINK IN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  6. Aug 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PIPING SHALL BE COVERED AND FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AND CONTINUE REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILE UNDER DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.

  7. Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL KIT, SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES OR POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARED TO BE FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BULKS CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED TO EASILY IDENTIFY WHAT IT CONTAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CIELING IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE OFF THE HALLWAY WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PIPING SHALL BE COVERED AND FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED OR WAS PRESENTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

  8. Jan 5, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WOOD AND TILE FLOORING UNDER DISH MACHINE DAMAGED. MUST SEAL/REPLACE. ALSO FLOOR NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING AREA OF SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STORAGE OF ARTICLES EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  9. Dec 28, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 38- STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT #1770215 DATED 5-05-2016 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WOOD AND TILE FLOORING UNDER DISH MACHINE DAMAGED. MUST SEAL/REPLACE. ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING AREA OF SALAD PREP AREA..MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STORAGE OF ARTICLES EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE

  10. May 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL SIVERWARE AT TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS(DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS, BOTTLE CAPS, ETC). SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER SCRAPE SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE(SPILLS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN BASIN OF UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ICE SCOOPS HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BAR AREA.

  11. Sep 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE FROM CONTAMINANTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE BEVERAGE LINES IN THE BAR AREA OR REROUTE LINES. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL THE COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED, MOLDY LIKE CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

  12. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AROUND STORAGETHRU-OUT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

  13. Apr 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

  14. Jun 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE # 10 CAN OPENER, SLICER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

    • 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.OBSERVE 3 CEILING TILES THAT NEED REATTACHING IN FRONT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.

  15. Mar 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED SALADS IN REACH-IN COOLER.

    • 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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR GASKET AND HANDLE ON SALAD COOLER DOOR.

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES

    • 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. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. FLOOR NEED REPAIR BEHIND BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER OR SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  16. Feb 8, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE (SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS, ETC)

    • 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 AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLE UNDER CUTTING BOARD, STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • 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. WALL NEED REPAIR BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN STORAGE AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES FROM FOOD IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

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.