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Vaughans Pub

5485 N NORTHWEST HWY, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

86cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
29tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
45628
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026281
2025110
2024110
2023110
2022190
2021140
20191111
2017171
2016250
2015151
2014390
2013160
2012130
2011160
20102100

Inspections

  1. Jul 10, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST DOWNSTAIRS WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER CHESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS.

  2. Jun 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-51 F. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS CHICKEN, 4 POUNDS CUT WATERMELON, 12 POUNDS OF CHEESE, 7 POUNDS PASTA, 1/2 GALLON OF CHILI, 1/4 GALLON MILK, 1/2 POUND HUMMUS, 1/2 GALLON QUESO, AND 1/2 POUND CHOPPED BRUSSEL SPROUTS ($300). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FREEZER CHESTS IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER CHESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST DOWNSTAIRS WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Apr 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE BUCKETS HANGING OFF OF EXPOSED PIPES IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. DO NOT HANG ICE BUCKETS FROM CEILING PIPES AND STORE BUCKETS SO THAT CONAMINANTS CAN NOT FALL INTO BUCKET.

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

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:50PM-1:20PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Apr 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE.

  6. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP,BAR, WASHROOMS)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING SMALL CUP WITHOUT HANDLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LADLE/SPOONS FOR PROPER SCOOPING OF FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND TOWEL LINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  7. Mar 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY QUARTER INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME ON SIDE DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A TIGHTLY SEALED DOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SOFT DRINK DISPENSER BAGS SET UP UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE OR COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SEWAGE LINE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  8. Apr 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY MARKED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF STEW , ) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED THAT PREMISE SERVES COOK TO ORDER AND UNDER COOKED FOOD. (STEAK AND EGGS) ALSO NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED

    • Severity not stated

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

      EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER (ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER) WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THAT FANS GRILLS RUSTED AND DETACHED ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE SMALL UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  9. Sep 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS TURKEY AT 47.0F,10 LBS; BEEF BRISKET AT 47.7F,10 LBS; AND HAMBURGER AT 47.7F, 12 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $190.00, TOTAL 32 LBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CLEAN POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LID OF THE ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,IS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR WITH RUST AND DENTED ON TOP OF THE LID AND INTERIOR PANEL IS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER (ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER) WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,BEHIND THE BAR 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENT COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR AND MEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

  10. Sep 14, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to label all prepared foods and to maintain.

  11. Sep 6, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      Observed the lid of the kitchen grease trap to have a hole in the top causing water to seep out. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain so grease trap does not leak. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to label all prepared foods and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed single service portion cups and containers used as food scoops in the reach in coolers. Instructed facility to use only multiuse articles and to maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the exhaust hood and filters to have grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  12. Aug 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE SINK NOT CONNECTED,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR IN PREP / DISH ROOM AREA.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY SLOWLY DRAINING,AND WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM PIPES OF THE GREASE TRAP.PLUMBER CALLED AT 12pm.ARRIVED AT 12:30pm ABLE TO REPAIR SINK BY 1:30pm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SILVER REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WATER LINE PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDERS AT MAIN BAR AT EAST SIDE AND AT BAR AT SECOND FLOOR.MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OBSERVED THE COOK USING A BROKEN/CHIPPED CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD(PEAS),INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER .MEAT SLICER WITH GREASE,DUST AND ALSO ELECTRICAL CORDS,PHONE CHARGER AND PHONE STORE ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PARTIAL CARPET AT BAR,DINING AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN,ALSO HEAVILY STAINS WITH GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARPET AT STAIRCASE FROM FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR MUST BE SHAMPOOED GRIME ON IT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

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

      WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR (RIPPED, LOOSE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID DOOR GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER AT DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND PREP AREA SHLEVES LOWER SIDE (DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

  14. Jun 3, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  15. May 27, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1360348 DATED ON 08/19/13-#33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SOME BUILD UP BEHIND BARS, #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR) AND #35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  16. Aug 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER .

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR/BSMT).---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SOME BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR).--------NOTED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AT STORAGE/DISH RACKS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND BARS (1ST/2ND FLR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLR) AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  17. Feb 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving racks need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

  18. Jun 9, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bsmt., storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving in bsmt, 2nd floor cabinet shelving, storage shelving 1st floor need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt., storage areas, 2nd floor storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Peeling paint/plaster in men's bathroom shall be repair, walls, ceiling in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.

  19. Jun 11, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST READJUST BOTH SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE 2 WASHROOMS DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Jun 4, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 156494 DATED 6/1/09. #32- OBSERVED ICE BINS NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUILT IN COLD PLATE UNDER THE ICE BIN AND PROVIDE LID /COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42 090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING STOVES WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FILTER BY THE HOOD VERY GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. VENT.FAN COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.