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Kubo

1232 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

66cited violations
0serious tier
17inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1301621
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025180
2024250
2022140
2021290
20191130
2018110
2017130
2016130
2015230
2014120
2013270
2012180

Inspections

  1. May 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED FLY TRAP STRIP BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN COOKSLINE HANDSINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROPER SPLASHGUARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALL PURPOSE FLOUR STORED IN BLUE PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES AT COOKSLINE PREP-TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED KITCHEN MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME IN COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED FAUCETS AT BATHROOM HANDSINKS WITH THICK HARDWATER RESIDUE. ALSO NOTED HARDWATER RESIDUE ON DOORS OF HIGHTEMPERTAURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BASE OF FAUCET LEAKING AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY ENCRUSTED DIRT AND CEILING VENTS IN BATHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Apr 4, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING, MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.

  4. Jan 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LEFT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING, MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB AT SAID LOCATION.

  5. Oct 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES 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 ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED SOME WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

  6. Apr 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED ONLY ONE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA. SINK BLOCKED ACCESS BY LARGE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR SPICE SHELVING. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----SHELVING NOTED DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE.----DIRTY PLASTIC CURTAINS AT THE DOORWAYS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED DIRTY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH SOILED PANS AND POOLING LIQUID INSIDE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE SOILED PANS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-15-19 REPORT #2315865 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.#51-: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE UTILITY SINK. #53- NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. #56- NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  8. Oct 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED ONLY ONE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA AT THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND SALAD DRESSING) 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. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND THE UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE UTILITY SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.

    • 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.

  9. Jun 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE AT KITCHEN WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.

  10. Aug 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE PANELING, LOCATED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDING OF BEER COOLERS, AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREA AND ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER FANS. ALSO OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN LEFT WALK IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      MUST NOT USE POROUS ROCKS AS DECORATION/LINER FOR BATHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. METAL RACK SHELVING FOR POT/PAN STORAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND METAL RACKS IN THE RIGHT SIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. MUST CLEAN BOTH, REMOVE GREASE AND RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF THE PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  12. Jul 27, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN THE WEST WALKIN COOLER HAS RUSTED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  13. Jul 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 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE FREEZER AND INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN THE WEST WALKIN COOLER HAS RUSTED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  14. Aug 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS IN FIRST FLOOR ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

  15. Oct 3, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Sep 25, 2013 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 20 LIVE ANTS,APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ALONG THE 1 DOOR COOLERS NEAR THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS,MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN/DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,OUTSIDE LID TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS BROKEN-MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Raw wooden surfaces and shelvings in the basement must be sealed using a non-toxic finish.Also,remove blackened caulk over the kitchen 3 compartment sink.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean interiors of line coolers,interior compartments to deep fryers,sides of hot cooking equipments,upper panel to ice machine,fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout including the basement storage areas.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom and remove cob webs from upper walls where noted to manager.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Must provide a visible backflow prevention device for the kitchen coffee dispensing units.

  17. Oct 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST OR RE-PAINT/RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MIDDLE COOLER BOTTOM METAL SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES AND EXPOSED INSULATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXTERIOR OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER DOORS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL ITEMS STORED UNDER BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND FLOOR MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES. FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ONION AND BEET STORAGE SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. INCLUDING EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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.