Svea Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Sep 18, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2. Sep 9, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43,47,47 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2636719 DATED 5/13/2026 NOT CORRECTED:- 43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. 47) 4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. 47) 4-202.16: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND LINENS USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND LINENS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. May 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HOLES AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 57, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2615073 DATED 4/3/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- -#57)2-102.13:SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM. -#58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

     OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES (BY THE DOOR) LEADING TO DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

5. Apr 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in prep area and standing coolers in basement storage area. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in each cold holding unit.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Instructed to properly label food storage containers (flour, sugar, garbanzo beans etc) identified with common name in prep/cooking area.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Instructed to remove cardboard liner on prep shelves in prep/cooking area.

   • Severity not stated

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

     Observed damaged lid to ice bin in front prep area and damaged plastic food containers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged items with smooth and easily cleanable replacements.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Observed food debris and trash build up on floor along walls in the bar area in front, in the rear prep area along walls, and in the basement storage area below shelves along walls. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris.

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLE, LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOME BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

7. Jan 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP EGG REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

8. Jun 25, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-18-2021, REPORT# 2521540, NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.

9. Jun 18, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER OR SERVE RAW" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

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

     BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE, DRYWALL AND DROP CEILING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

10. Oct 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE DRY WALL AND DROP CEILING ETC.

11. Jul 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR IN KITHCEN TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN LINEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2213990 DATED 9/7/18 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OF RCERTIFIIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

12. Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(B) NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER THE THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRTY VENTILATIONS ON FANS INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND EXTERIOR FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

13. Aug 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

14. Dec 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR REACH IN RECURFACEFIRGERATOR LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. EXTERIOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER COFFEE MAKERS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TRAYS CONTAINING COFFEE CUPS FOR SERVICE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. RESTORE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED COOK IN KITHCEN WITH LONGER HAIR AND BEARDS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED AND WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING THROUGH RESTRICTED AREA OF KITCHEN INTO DINING ROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITHCEN. ALL CUSTOMERS MUST USE THE FRONT DOOR ONLY TO ENTER RESTAURANT.

15. Aug 23, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE HOOD/FILTER,CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

16. Aug 16, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW BEEF AT 60.0F, .5LB; COOKED SAUSAGE AT 50.0F,1 LB; COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.50, TOTAL 1.5 LBS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588434 DATED 11/17/15. #32-REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN. #35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKET OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 4 DOOR EACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT,ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER,CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD IN TH KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

17. Nov 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FAN COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; THE RUSTED SHELF IS ON THE TOP LEFT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

18. Mar 30, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Mar 20, 2015 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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE COOLER UNITS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL. THE BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY, NO PREPARATION AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND 1 DEAD ROACH IN THE STORAGE CLOSET MENTIONED ABOVE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUIDLUP ON THE WALL FAN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

20. Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND WHOLE COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 75.9F TO 76.4F;COOKED DICED POTATOES IN TWO DIFFERENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F, 47.6F AND 71.2F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME / TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER STATED" FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY". FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 30,VALUE $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF STOVE BY THE FLAT GRILL.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUPMENT. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD LIQUID INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EAST WALL BY THE DRAIN BOARD NOT CLEANABLE,IS HEAVILY SCRATCHED FROM POT ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

21. May 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS GASKETS AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REAR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS WITH END CAPS/LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

22. Feb 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CUT POTATOES STORED INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 71.6F. NO COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,PLUS NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON COOLING PROCESS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15 VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77584-15

    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER METAL PANEL.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. TURNED OFF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD SOURCE. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX# 312-746-4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77584-15

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST PAPER TO CHECK SANITIZE SOLUTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER DEBRIS,ALSO CLEAN POP GUN DISPENSER MINERAL BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER, ABOVE THE 4 DOOR COOLER. ALSO CLEAN FAN ABOVE THE EXIT REAR DOOR, BUILD-UP OF GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP AT FRONT COUNTER(FROM ICE BIN).