RecordWell Data

Nicky's

5801 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

112cited violations
3serious tier
25inspections
70tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
7813
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
20253190
2024180
2023171
2022160
20213110
20192170
2018171
2017260
2016120
2015110
2014280
2013151
2012130
2011240
2010120

Inspections

  1. May 22, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HANDSINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE/SCREWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. May 11, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT ALL HANDSINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE/SCREWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jun 11, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH SEASONINGS LEMON PEPPER, BARBRQUE SPICE AND BEANS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED SMALL WHITE BOWL INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH BEANS BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. May 27, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH SEASONINGS LEMON PEPPER, BARBRQUE SPICE AND BEANS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED SMALL WHITE BOWL INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH BEANS BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. May 16, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VOMIT DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH SEASONINGS LEMON PEPPER, BARBRQUE SPICE AND BEANS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SMALL WHITE BOWL INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH BEANS BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING MASSIVELY AT DRAINPIPE WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND CRACKED LID PREVENTING TIGHT FITTING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Apr 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ABOVE DRY FOOD ITEMS AT THE STORAGE SHELF (NEAR STAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SO THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED RAW PORK RIB TIPS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE REAR STORAGE SHELF (NEAR STAIRS), AT 34.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO REFRIGERATION AND USE APPROVED THAWING METHODS, SUCH AS THAWING UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS ON SHELF IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER (NEAR WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN-USE LADLE STORED IN STILL WATER AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LADLE FROM STILL WATER AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON CLEAN, DRY SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH DRY STGORAGE SHELF NEAR WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN FACILITY WALL IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL PANEL AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  7. Aug 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (SLICING TOMATOES) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 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 VARIOUS FOOD ITEM STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STAIRWAY LEDGE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  8. Mar 29, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND SPILLS ON NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS ON BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT SECURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Dec 6, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL DOOR HANDLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BASIN OF SERVICE SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REINSTALL/REPLACE BASIN OF SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 10, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BASIN OF SERVICE SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REINSTALL/REPLACE BASIN OF SERVICE SINK AND MAINTAIN

  11. Feb 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS OR HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR DRYFOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLE AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED TWO INCH OPENINGS ON WINDOW IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16-MESH SCREEN ON WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSER. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SECOND FLOOR DRYFOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243913 ON 12-28-18:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  14. Dec 28, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Found chicken and pork ribs ranging in temperatures between 119.1F - 126.2F in the hot holding unit in front prep area. Instructed all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be held at 135F or higher when placed in hot holding units. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates total cost of 134 lbs of discarded foods to be $135. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Observed TCS foods improperly labeled in walk in cooler. Must label at prepped TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Observed several bulk food containers throughout facility without proper label on containers. Must label all bulk foods with common name. Must maintain same.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Observed boxes and other items stored directly on floor in dry storage area of 2nd floor. Must elevate all items 6 inches or more above the floor. Must maintains same.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

  15. Aug 28, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR SODA BOX STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER 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 A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,RECAULK.

  16. Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR BULK CONTAINER LID BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM CEILING FAN (DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

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

      NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS MIUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL STOREAGE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Jan 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  19. Jan 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE ONIONS, SAUCE, CHICKEN ETC. IN WALK-IN COOLER, REACHIN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL,SLICER AND LARGE CAN OPENER. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Jan 16, 2014 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

      THE WEST FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE NORTH DOUBLE DOORS HAVE A ONE HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN THEM. ALL THE OUTER OPENING DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE ONIONS, SAUCE, CHICKEN ETC. IN WALK-IN COOLER, REACHIN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL,SLICER AND THE LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN THE ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREASNOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

  21. Mar 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 74.9F AND 82.8F IN COOLERS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN WITHOUT LABEL/DATE AND NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX 20 LBS.$100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. PLUMBING OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOCATED IN 1ST BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNABLE TO FULLY ACCESS SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY LOCATE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Feb 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE 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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIOMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  23. Jul 18, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  24. Mar 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE SLICER AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SPARYER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  25. Oct 18, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,BREAD OVENS, ICE MACHINE AND SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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.