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2141 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

100cited violations
7serious tier
24inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2263755
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026270
2025270
20242110
2023280
20212141
2019150
2017251
20165161
2015271
20142160
2013243

Inspections

  1. Feb 3, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

  2. Jan 27, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF THE SUBPUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE WAS ON JANUARY 5, 2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALSO UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

  3. Feb 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 29, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/ PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSEVRED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, UNDER THE SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND INSIDE THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Apr 24, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Apr 16, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/03/2023, REPORT #2573581 #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. #55: THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

  7. Apr 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.

  8. Mar 27, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FROM THE COMPANY THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY USING (TERMINIX); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND LICENSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #38. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.

  9. Nov 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

  10. Nov 15, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON REACH 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE TRAP SET UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jan 28, 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 ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER SOME EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  12. Nov 13, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 4(35LS) CONTAINERS OF RAMEN NOODLES IN 2-DR PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 47.1F-49. 1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODSAT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 35LBS AND VALUE $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT FO GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET IN FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF COOKING AREA.

  13. May 18, 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 AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AROUND VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Nov 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, FRYERS ETC).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR, CLEAN IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Apr 11, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

  16. Mar 15, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

  17. Feb 19, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

  18. Feb 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED THE MALE WAITER REMOVING STEAMED BROCCOLI FROM A STRAINER WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED A MALE COOK HANDLING BEAN SPROUTS, CUT VEGETABLES AND COOKED MEAT WITH HIS BARE HANDS (PLACING INTO A BOWL OF BROTH FILLED WITH COOKED NOODLES); INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS; MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO WEAR GLOVES. THE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT DATED APRIL 27, 2015 STATES IN THE COMMENTS: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

  19. May 6, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

  20. Apr 27, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AND PORK STOCK STORED AT KITCHEN FLOOR AT 70.4F. ITEMS STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA NOT FOR COOLING DOWN PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS IN CONTROLED TEMP AT PREOPR HILDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $600.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION; OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. FOUND PREP TABLES UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR REMOVE. FOUND OVER 20 OPEN CONTAINERS OF LIVE PLANTS IN STANDING WATER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1494140 DATED 8-28-14 FOR VIOLATION #(42)NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPTY PLASTIC 2LITER SODA CONTAINER BEING REUSED TO STORE FOODS, IN STRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SIGLE SERVICE ARTICLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ROUGH RAW CONCRETE WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT'S PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE COVER THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

  21. Sep 8, 2014 Consultation · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  22. Aug 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OF BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  23. Aug 19, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Jul 17, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. MUST PROVIDE

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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.