L'appetito

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	1	1
2025	1	6	1
2024	1	6	0
2023	2	8	0
2022	1	4	0
2021	2	8	0
2020	1	9	0
2019	1	11	0
2018	2	5	1
2017	1	7	0
2016	2	6	0
2015	1	1	0
2014	1	2	0
2013	1	2	1
2012	1	4	0
2011	1	3	0
2010	4	12	3

Feb 2, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 29, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA COFFEE STATION AND AT DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK, WATER TEMPERTURE AT COFFEE STATION HANDWASH SINK AT 50.0F AND DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER OFF. HOWEVER THERE IS RUNNING HOT WATER AT OVER 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH COFFEE STATION AND DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT BOTH HANDWASH SINKS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). ESTABLISHMENT PUT ON 2 DAY WORK AROUND BY CDPH.

Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PORK PATTY 105.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $21.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CABINET LINER IN REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN IN ENTRY WAY TO REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE WASHROOM NEAR REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Apr 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP BREAFAST HOT HOLD. OBSERVED 2.5 POUNDS PORK SUSAGE PATTY 118.2F, 2.5 POUNDS BACON 118.9F MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20.00. INSTURCTED MUST KEEP HOT READY TO EAT FOOD AT 135 F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - C.O.S.
Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLER IN FRONT PREP. TUNA SALAD 45.7F, CHICKEN SALAD 45.8F, MEDITERRANNEAN TUNA SALAD 50.9F, SLICED TOMATOES 51.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $50.00. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - C.O.S. COMBINED THIS VIOLATION WITH VIOLATION 21.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL COVERED CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6"OFF FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT PIPES INTO BUCKET FROM OLD COOLER REMOVED, MANAGER INDICATED FACILITY IS CURRENTLY ADDING NEW COOLER UNITS IN SAID AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT STORE AREA, DAMAGED WALL BASE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNIT/3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED INSIDE DELI SANDWEICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON 3 DOOR COOLER HANDLES IN DELI PREP AND COFFE PREP DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS AIR DRYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INSIDE BUCKETS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A POSITION TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

Jun 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNIT/3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED INSIDE DELI SANDWEICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VOLATION #60.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON 3 DOOR COOLER HANDLES IN DELI PREP AND COFFE PREP DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS AIR DRYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP INSIDE BUCKETS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A POSITION TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555442 ON MAY 09, 2022. VIOALTION STATES "3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Found packaged salad containers in grab and go cooler without proper food labels. FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in health code. Labeling, marking devices, and containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; 106 (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, 5) any allergens if any. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090

May 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers not labeled ( sugar, salt.. ) instructed to label and maintain.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Found packaged salad containers in grab and go cooler without proper food labels. FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in health code. Labeling, marking devices, and containers. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; 106 (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, 5) any allergens if any.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Facility using aluminum foil to cover shelves and walls behind rear panini station prep table. instructed to remove.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Light fixture in deli and gelato case not shielded, instructed to shield or provide shatter proof lights.

May 27, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

May 3, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRONT DELI COUNTER OR IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON GASKETS AND RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO LID ON GARBAGE LOCATED IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE GARBAGE WITH LID FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/21/2020 REPORT 2369491 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA, TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICER. VIOLATION #51 (4-301.16) MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Apr 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE OF FOOD HEALTH REQUIREMENT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON SITE WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA, TOO CLOSE TO MEAT SLICER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA

Sep 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON SITE WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABELING. MUST PROIVDE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ETRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. -
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE/PASTRY PREP AREA. -
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE CEILING IN THE DELI AND THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST FINISH WOOD WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEALANT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED MATTE PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST PAINT WALLS WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEALANT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN. -
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST REPLCE AND MAINTAIN. -

Apr 23, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 65.0 F AND BELOW AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DELI PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED TOWEL ON SHELF AT SAME USED AS COVER. MUST REMOVE TOWEL FROM SHELF AND CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT DELI AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRS IN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT DELI AREA MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHTS.

Jul 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND PRE-PACKAGED BROWNIES, RICE CRISPY TREATS, FOCCA BREADS, ITALIAN BREADS NOT LABELED NEXT TO THE PASTRY CASE. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A CABINET COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA HAND SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND SIX CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND COLUMN LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENTRY WAY INTO THE DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS ALONG ALL WALL BASES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA AND THE DELI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND ACCUMULATED DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND NO END COVERS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DELI. ALSO AT THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO LONG STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A LONG STEM THERMOMETER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS. NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Dec 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER WHERE CUSTOMERS GRAB CHEESE, SODAS AND SALADS. WITHOUT PROPER END CAPS HOLDING THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PLACE, THE SHIELD ITSELF IS OBSOLETE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS COVERING THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CUTTING BOARDS TO PREVENT SPLASH DEBRIS FROM CONTAMINATING CUTTING BOARDS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER UNDER AND AROUND WOODEN FLOOR COVERS.

Jul 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED RAW WOOD CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

Oct 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 117.2F, EGG AND HAM SANDWICHES AT 130.2F, RAVIOLI AT 125-134F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.2F, ROASTED EGGPLANT AT 45.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED LINE PREP COOLER WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Oct 19, 2012 Complaint · 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 Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Instructed to obtain.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found sugar container not properly labeled at front service counter. Must properly label spice containers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found old encrusted food debris, greasy surfaces all over back side of blade on deli meat slicer at rear prep area. Must properly detail clean and sanitize.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

No hand wash sink provided at the rear prep area where extensive hand food contact takes place. Instructed to install additional hand sink provided with soap and paper towels.

Nov 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP ON AIR VENTS OF THE DELI CASE AT EAST WALL-MUST KEEP CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS AT EAST WALL DELI CASE MUST BE SHIELDED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL SODA/PLASTIC CRATES USED FOR STORAG RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Oct 29, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Sep 28, 2010 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ONION/FOOD REACH IN STORAGE CABINET, INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.

Sep 28, 2010 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ONION REACH IN CABINET AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKTS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.

Apr 26, 2010 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP 43 - 48 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN A CONSTANT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ARE BEING STORED. UNIT NOW BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MAY NOT USE UNIT UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PANCHETTA 47.6, PROCUTTO 48.3, TURKEY 47.4, CHICKEN 45.2 ETC... ALL PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. ESTIMATED VALUE: 20 LBS $100.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ITEMS AND MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED
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. ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM PANINI HEAT MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. ALL I
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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DRAINBROARD. MUST INSTALL.

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