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Greek Kitchen

219 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County

69cited violations
5serious tier
22inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2055163
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025120
2024250
2023160
2022172
2021130
2020180
2019152
2018120
2017140
2016121
2015290
2014130
2013220
2012140
2011120
2010300

Inspections

  1. Jun 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED OPEN FOOD AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINKS OR BELOW DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCAET OPEN FOOD AND EQUIPMENT FROM ADJACENT TO OR BENEATH HANDWASHING SINKS AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION DURING HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RINSING EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO WASHING WITH SOAP DURING WAREWASHING, NOT RINSING BETWEEN WASHING AND SANITIZING STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO RINSE ALL EQUIPMENT FOLLOWING WASHING AND PRIOR TO SANITIZE AS A DISTINCT WAREWASHING STEP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, DRAINS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing thermometer in a standup 1 door cooler at rear prep kitchen, Instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Employees personal items stored on shelf above food prep tables, Instructed to remove.

  3. Apr 30, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Ice scoop placed inside ice maker between ice cubes. Instructed to keep off ice cubes.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Employees personal Items stored on shelf above food prep table, Instructed to keep away.

  4. Jan 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD CONTAINERS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORED AWAY FROM FOOD CLEAN CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  5. Mar 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP COOKING AREA SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2555668 CONDUCTED ON 05/12/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57) 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. May 12, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND COOKED VEGETABLES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 110F LOCATED ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 63F. OF SLICED TOMATOES AND SLICED BEED LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN REAR PREP STAINED (BLACK AND YELLOW) WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. GARBAGE RECEPTALES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2473193 ON 1/27/21: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUTCED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jan 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

  8. Oct 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  9. Apr 11, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP AND CUT/DICE READY TO TOMATO & CUCUMBER, WITH BARE HANDS IN SIDE REAR PREP AREA (LARGE CONTAINER). INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS.APPROX 15LBS $95 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. ONE 5 POUND PAN OF SPINACH PIE AT 102.9 DEGREES F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 5LBS $50 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING/ PREPPING FOOD, FOOD HANDLERS MISSING HAIR RESTRAINTS (NET/HATS, VISOR) IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FACILITY WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATERIAL IN REAR WARE WASHING ARE OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Mar 20, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PREPACKAGED COOKIES, DESSERTS NOT LABELED. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELED WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF PAN STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ON ALL THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Apr 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY AZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER COLD LINE.APPROX 6LBS OF HUMMUS-46.7F,1LB OF COOKED EGGPLANT-45.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX 7LBS/ COST APPROX $40.00.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS NOT CLEAN IN DISHROOM,MOP ROOM AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER BY STORAGE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHICKEN, SLICED VEGETABLES) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HELD ARE FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDER THE GYRO RACK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE COLD HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Oct 23, 2015 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 FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHICKEN, SLICED VEGETABLES) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HELD ARE FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDER THE GYRO RACK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE COLD HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO SMALL PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL AT CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN CEILING LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

  16. Oct 15, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Jul 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BROKEN FLOOR SEAL IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  18. May 10, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & 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

      GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. 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

      BROKEN FLOOR SEAL AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK & AROUND GREASE TRAPS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

  19. Jul 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  20. Dec 21, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Dec 7, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

  22. Dec 1, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.