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Orion Restaurant

5772 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County

115cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
60tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2097956
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252100
2024130
20233370
20222180
2019160
2018130
2017130
2016140
2015150
20142170
2013270
2012221

Inspections

  1. Aug 20, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING TCS FOODS (POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANLDERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      MULTI USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE

  2. Jun 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING TCS FOODS (POTATOES, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. BUCKET AND EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

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

      MULTI USE UTENSILS IN STORAGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE

  3. Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM BAR CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN DRAIN UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.

  4. Apr 24, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  5. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574126 ON 4-12-23:25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553506 ON 3-25-22:39- FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. 47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. 47-BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE. 53-MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. 57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  6. Apr 12, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (POTATOES 137.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE TONGS, TISSUE, OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS AND CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED DRINKING GLASS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSDIE FLOOR DRAIN IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553506 ON 3-25-22:39- FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. 47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. 47-BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE. 53-MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. 57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  7. Mar 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.11(B, C, D, E): IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-204.16: BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

  8. Mar 17, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK AND BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET AND MOP. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. HANDWASH SINK TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF SEALED SALAD DRESSING) ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A PROTECTED MANNER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BEVERAGE TUBING AND COLD PLATE BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE IN CONTACT WITH STORED ICE. ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO STORE ICE THAT IS USED FROM CONSUMPTION SEPARATELY FOR TUBING AND COOLING DEVICE

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, RE USING SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVERS ON RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

  9. Feb 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REPSPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLIES AS NOTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS UNDER REFIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (MASHED POTATOES, PORK, ETC.) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NON WORKING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE WORKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AN MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.

  10. Jun 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR PREP KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. PARTITION MISSING INBETWEEN BEVERAGE LINES AND CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. CLOTHS BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN SHELVES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

  12. Jun 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. CHICKEN, SOUP, DUMPLINGS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE, VEGETABLE/W/RICE SOUP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FRONT AND REAR BAR COOLERS, TOASTER OVEN, CHAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS ROOM, AND KITCHEN PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BAR GUNS NOT DRAINING INTO A DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN LINES RUN INTO PROPER DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  14. Mar 13, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WHERE UTENSILS ARE DRIED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARTITIONERS TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE SOIL TOWELS FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS THATS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  15. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326656 DATED 04/01/13 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP CLEAN SAME. 35-MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD WHERE UTENSILS ARE DRIED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PARTITIONERS TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE SOIL TOWELS FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS THATS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  16. Apr 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.

  17. Mar 12, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/11/12 (1229541) NOT CORRECTED. 38- NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BOTH. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.

  18. Jun 11, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN 3 BAR AREAS. INSTALL SAME.

  19. Apr 10, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINKS NEEDED AT ALL BARS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

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.