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Big Rays Grill, INC.

4653 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

139cited violations
7serious tier
28inspections
65tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1592351
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026241
2025271
2024140
2023140
2022290
20212250
20204161
20192262
2017130
20162100
2015130
2014260
2013130
20122112
2011380

Inspections

  1. Apr 24, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 17, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      No sanitizer available on site for manual washing at 3-comp sink. Instructed to obtain. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inadequate rodents and insects control, Found about 15 live cockroaches under counter top and behind coolers, also found about 20 mouse droppings a long wall base in rear dish room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Found numerous cockroaches trapped on glue boards, instructed to remove and clean dead ones.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      Soiled cloth and paper towels places on utensils drying rack, Instructed to keep away from clean utensils.

  3. Aug 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREEN AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  4. Aug 14, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      OBSEVED THICK GREEN AND BLACK FUZZY PATCH GROWTH LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF TZATZIKI SAUCE AND RELISH AS WELL INTERNAL SURFACES OF SAID CONTAINERS. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARITLY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND UNADULATERATED FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE COCROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: INSIDE CONTAINER WHERE SYRUP DISPENSERS ARE STORED, INSIDE CONTAINER WITH PICKLES STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT,ON SHELF BY ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHERE COFFEE POT IS STORED, ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA, ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN SAID SURFACES AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH ACUMULATED AMOUNT OF ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT AND COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITH GREEN AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND HEAVY GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  5. Apr 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHTLY RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN TWO-DOOR COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT NUMBER 2575555 FROM MAY 9, 2023, NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. May 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND GLUEBOARDS FULL OF ROACHES (SOME WERE STILL ALIVE) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jun 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT .

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS

  10. May 28, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH PLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

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

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOAST TWO DIFFERENT TIMES FROM THE TOASTER WITH OUT HAVING GLOVES ON, TISSUE PAPER NOR UTENSIL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSEREVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER TOOL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,UNDER MOP SINK,NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO JUICE COOLER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF 10-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA,GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,COFFEE AREA,UNDER SIDE CREVICE OF SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/28/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE ICE SCOPS FROM ON TOP OF SOILED TOWEL ON ICE MACHINE AND FROM ON TOP OF ICE IN SODA MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVER DISH STORAGE SHELF.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR PROVIDE TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ,LEAVES,EMPTY CANS AND BANANA PEELS ON TOP.OVER GROWN WEEDS AROUND THE SAME.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM LID ,CUT DOWN WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND WOOD FLOOR PALLET IN PREP AREA.

  11. Sep 3, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Aug 27, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

  13. Mar 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN/.

  14. Mar 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE APPLYING TOMATO AND LETTUCE(READY TO EAT FOOD) TO A BURGER. 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 . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN/.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285722 DATED 4/24/2019. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  15. Apr 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (HOT DOGS, GYRO SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN , ETC.) STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NON SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

  16. Apr 16, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING THEM ON A SOILED TOWEL. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A HANDWASHING SINK OR APPROVED AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING FACILITY AND AY NOT CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE APPLYING TOMATO AND LETTUCE(READY TO EAT FOOD) TO A BURGER. 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 . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHICKEN GYRO(49F) AND GYRO MEAT(49.9) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 23LBS VALUED AT $90. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (HOT DOGS, GYRO SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN , ETC.) STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NON SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

  17. Aug 11, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND BOX FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRONT FRYER, 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 THE FLAT GRILL AND FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  18. Nov 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING AND COUNTER BACKBOARD AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS NEED TO BE SEALED WITH A NONTOXIC PAINT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CARDBOARD LINERS ON WORK SURFACES NEED TO BE REMOVED AT PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL HOT LINE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GRILL, STEAM TABLE,RANGE AND FRYER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS AROUND HEATING UNIT/WASHING MACHINE/CLOTHES DRYER AND UTILITY SINK NEEDS CLEANING'

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND UNFINISED WALL FROM HALLWAY LEADING INTO THE RESTAURANT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. NOTED HOLE AT WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK.NEEDS REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD CAPS AND SHIELD MISSING AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RESTROOM DOOR NEEDS SELF CLOSING DEVICE REATTACHED.

  19. Feb 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES IN 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER GRILL OF GREASE SPILLS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP IN DIRTY MOP WATER. DISCARD WASTE WATER, AND PROPERLY STORE MOP UPRIGHT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE IN BIN.

  20. May 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO WALL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE RESTROOM SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  22. Feb 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF FRONT, AND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 4 DOOR COOLER, NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SLICER. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER. ALSO CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALL BEHIND SLICER IN REAR, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP.

  23. Jun 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED FOR INTERIOR OF 4-DOOR COOLER AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION FAN IN 4-DOOR COOLER NEEDS CLEANING OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.

  24. Sep 7, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING

  25. Aug 30, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      3 DOZEN EGGS ON COUNTERTOP AT 83.1F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. $20 VALUE 5LBS.

    • Serious Critical

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

      POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED MULTIPLE TIMES BY FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING MONEY, AND THEN PROCEEDING TO PREPARE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS (TOAST, CHEESE. FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HANDS AT ANY POINT. INSTD ON IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

    • 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

      NUMEROUS LIVE (OVER 15) AND DEAD HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES. FRONT DOORS OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN FOR DOORS OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND OUTLETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

  26. Oct 25, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS OF HALLWAY WHERE BASEBOARDS IS MISSING. MUST COMPLETE REPLACING BASEBOARDS.

  27. Oct 14, 2011 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,OPENINGS AT SIDES AND BOTTOM SIDE AREAS OF DOOR. APPROX 1/4 INCH AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS 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.OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS OF HALLWAY WHERE BASEBOARD IS MISSING.MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. HOT WATER HANDLE OF FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  28. Apr 6, 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. STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR COOLER IN REAR NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN

    • 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. CLEAN DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

    • 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. OBSERVED BUILD-UP DEBRIS IN MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FOUND ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE ON TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN SANITIZE BUCKET.

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.