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The Perch Kitchen & Tap

1932 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

59cited violations
8serious tier
18inspections
3tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1800782
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025291
2024122
2023210
2022111
2018141
2017362
2016130
20152100
20142110
2013120
2011151
2010150

Inspections

  1. Apr 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING HAND SINK TO FILL JUG OF WATER. HAND WASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON SERVICE LINE BLOCKED TRAY OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVED TRAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 160 F. TECHNICIAN SERVICED DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING BEHIND BAR AREA IN DISH AREA AND KITCHEN. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE ROACH NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN ICE STORAGE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WITH SCOOP HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM ICE BIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY REACHES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 94 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  3. Apr 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 117 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN ($60) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 GALLON OF HEAVY CREAM, 1 GALLON OF MILK, AND 3 POUNDS OF MASHED POTATOES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS.

  4. Nov 27, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.

  6. Jul 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PASTA NOODLES 57.4F, AND GUACAMOLE 58.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jan 9, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMP. NOTED 10LBS OF HAMBURER PATTIES AT 53.3F INSIDE THE PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL COST AT $85. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AT THE BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKS AT THE REAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Oct 23, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Oct 10, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND RANCH DRESSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.8-46.4F, SHRIMP AT 46.6F, FISH AT 43.9F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.6F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 45F AND SPINACH DIP AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $493. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DUST AND CLEAN THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A TALLER SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISROOM TO PROTECT THE CLEAN DISHES ON THE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE BUILDUP FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jun 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Waste pipe above liquor bottles must be encased at second floor and basement area Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler behind the bar, repair replace Broken liner inside the display cooler by the entrance of the dish room need to repair/replace

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Filters above the charcoal grill with grease build-up need to clean and maintain

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean floor behind, under the ice machine remove debris and keep floor at said area

  12. Nov 5, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. WORN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BAR GUNS AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. 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 BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS ALL FOOD PRODUCT IN BEER STORAGE AND COOLER MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR ON SHEVLING UNITS THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED UNDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET AT HANDSINK AT DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO STOP SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      ALL LINEN MUST BE SORTED PROPERLY AND STORED OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN LAUNDRY AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED.

  13. Mar 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. POP GUNS AND HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, AND FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHEMICAL AND MOP SINK CLOSETS IN NEED OF ORGANIZING TO REMOVE ANY UNNECCESARY ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Dec 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COFFEE MACHINE, NOZZLES, AND SPIGOTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.

  15. May 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

  16. Sep 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE ON FLOORS ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE,AND LIQOUOR STORAGE.MUST ELEVATE ON SHELVING.ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS AND STAIRS OF DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUSTY CEILINGS IN PREP KITCHEN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  17. Nov 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS MADE THE DAY BEFORE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 52.9-53.7'F, BUFFALO SAUCE AND SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP, APPROX. 75 POUNDS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $1582.24 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS FRONT SERVICE AREA, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERTED AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST ALSO PROVIDE HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER, SAME AREA, AND PROVIDE LIDS OR COVERS FOR EXPOSED WATER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD ITEMS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK, AND PROVIDE DRAIN TUBING TO BEER LINES AT FRONT BAR

  18. Mar 12, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIVE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE,EASY CLEAN.

    • 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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE REAR,SHELVING IN KITCHEN,FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • 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.FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING,SECTION OF REAR DOOR THRESHOLD IS LOOSE MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS.

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.