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@ At The Caf

525 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

84cited violations
8serious tier
21inspections
38tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2334788
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
20253171
2024140
2023131
2022262
20192102
2018240
2017160
2016271
20153130
20143101

Inspections

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

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SANITARY CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Nov 5, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  3. Oct 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  4. Oct 6, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 72.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE G8 STATION. TEMPERATURE WAS 93F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING ON FLOOR WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOT GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  5. Apr 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Milk self-dispensing cooling units missing a thermometer, instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Fly glue traps mounted above clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away from clean utensils and open food.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Ice build-up noted on the grill walk-in cooler cooling unit, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Ice scoop for the large ice maker sitting in a stagnate water, instructed to keep in a dry clean holder.

  6. Feb 27, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT; ABOUT 10 WHOLE CHEESE PIZZAS (10 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 62F-63F, ABOUT 1 LB OF DELI MEAT TURKEY AT 50.5F, ABOUT 1 LB OF DELI MEAT HAM AT 48F, ABOUT 1 LB OF COOKED BREADED CHICKEN AT 49F, ABOUT 1 LB OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 47F, ABOUT 1 LB OF CHEESE AT 48F, AND ABOUT 1/2 OF HUMMUS AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. TOTAL FOODS DISCARDED WORTH ABOUT $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  7. Jun 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MANAGER STATED THAT SEVERAL WORK ORDERS HAVE BEEN PUT IN.

  8. Jun 3, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 72 F. HOT WATER IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HOLD A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE SALAD BAR COOLER AND KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER NEAR BAKERY. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 44-48 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF SLICED HONEYDEW MELON, 2.5 POUNDS OF COTTAGE CHEESE, AND 10 POUNDS OF CHILI ($32) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN WAREWASHING ROOM. OBSERVED LIVE 10 SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MANAGER STATED THAT SEVERAL WORK ORDERS HAVE BEEN PUT IN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED SURFACES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: HANDLE OF COKE MACHINE BY GRILL AREA, INTERIOR OF ATLAS METAL COOLER IN SALAD STATION, INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN CONVENIENCE STORE, GASKETS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED AREAS ACCORDINGLY.

  9. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 FOUND HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, LOCATED IN PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.

  10. Oct 17, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN BAKERY AT 85.6 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F -75 F : SLICED TOMATOES( LOCATED IN GRILL PREPARATION COOLER), VARIETY OF CHEESE (LOCATED IN GRILL FOOD PREPARATION AREA), SOUP (LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER), TOFU (LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE FRESH MARKET BAR) . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $200 AT 40 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND RAW SUSHI LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE SUSHI COOLER WITHOUT FOOTNOTE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE: DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDER FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, LOCATED IN PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON PREPARATION HOTLINE SLOW LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S RESTROOM RECEPTACLE UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER AND GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND STEAMER IN MAIN HOT LINE PREPARATION AREA, IN BAKERY BEHIND MIXER, BEHIND FOOD WASTE DECOMPOSER LOCATED IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  11. Nov 9, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH ALLERGEN INFO. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. NO CITATION ISSUED 90 DAYS GRACE PERIOD GIVEN

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY IN STANDING WATER IN ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTS TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN HOLDER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SNEEZE GUARD NOT ADEQUATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO LOWER SHIELD ON ALL SELF SERVING FOOD STATIONS.

  12. Mar 8, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. May 8, 2017 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

      THERE WAS NO VALID (ONLY HAD A XEROX COPY)CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ANY PERSON ON SITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN SIGHT OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AND THE CERTIFICATED HOLDER(S) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. THE HAND WASHING SINK (CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE) IS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MAINTAIN SAME. THERE IS RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE RACKS AND THE KNIVES STORED INSIDE NOT CLEAN. THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND STOVES NEED TO BE CLEANED, MUST REMOVE WHITE/PINK SUBSTANCE FROM ICE MACHINE AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DIRT/DUST, FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER IN THE ICE HANDLES UP OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN, ETC.

  14. Dec 21, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      bulk-food containers not labeled ( white powder) instructed to label and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      standing water and dirt behind pipes and equipment at dish washing area. instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      unused equipment with attached pipes in dish washing area preventing easy access for proper cleaning and sanitation, instructed to remove.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

  15. Jul 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED SLICED CHICKEN STORED IN A 6 INCH DEEP CONTAINER AT 56.5F IN PREP COOLER. CHICKEN DATED A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCT TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROEPRLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION ON PREP COOLER GLASS DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

  16. Dec 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM WITH EXCESS WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN FRONT OF THE TILT SKILLET IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

  17. Jan 26, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS @THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTS @THE GRILL STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

  18. Jan 16, 2015 Complaint · 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 APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE DISH ROOM AROUND THE PULP MACHINE AND ON AND INSIDE OF THE UNUSED PULP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS @THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTS @THE GRILL STATION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTOOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB AT THE MOP SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUG AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET MOPS INSIDE OF BUCKETS IN THE REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED AN UNUSED PULP MACHINE INSIDE OF THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.

  19. Aug 14, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Aug 12, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1453461 8-7-14 INSPECTOR#218. #18 FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 80-85 FLIES FOUND IN DISH AREA, REAR PREP AREA, FRONT CEREAL AREA, FRONT COFFEE AREA, FRY AREA AND TRAY RETURN STATION. ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS DECREASED BY HALF BUT NOT REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.

    • 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

      SEE VIOLATION #14

  21. Aug 7, 2014 License · 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

      FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 80-85 FLIES FOUND IN DISH AREA, REAR PREP AREA, FRONT CEREAL AREA, FRONT COFFEE AREA, FRY AREA AND TRAY RETURN STATION. ALL AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT DELI STATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA, JUICE AND COFFEE DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FRONT FRY STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. SPEED RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND MAIN ICE MACHINE AND SMALL ICE HOLDER IN COFFEE STATION. ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. 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 WALK IN COOLERS, IN ALL PREP STATIONS AND DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIUPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN ALL FRONT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SODA MACHINES IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES. DRAIN AT FRONT COFFEE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT IN ICE AT COFFEE STATION.

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.