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Brudder's

4004 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

87cited violations
6serious tier
14inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2349126
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252112
20242110
20202160
20191130
2017172
2016251
20153211
2014130

Inspections

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

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE: HAMBURGERS AT 51.4F AND CHICKEN AT 55.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA OPPOSITE COOK LINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 1 OF 3 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH AND 2 OF 3 URINALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DO NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Apr 2, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING, COOLERS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  4. Mar 26, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, PIZZA ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO SAOP AT THE EXPOSE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030{C}. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING COUNTER BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HEATING UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ISTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, COOKING STOVE AND ESPECIALLY AREA WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

    • 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.

  5. Oct 14, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      : INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING, COOLERS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  6. Oct 6, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCHEDULE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE BIN WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED CHEESE, HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL TCS, PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, FOOD SLICER AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKSPLASH.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE LEFT SIDE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING, COOLERS, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.----WALL BEHIND SLICER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL STORED TOOLS, EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-18-19 NOT CORRECTED. #'S 49-: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING equipment INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP) AND TO MAINTAIN.----#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/equipment DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS AND TO MAINTAIN.#57- FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Dec 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN (PREP AREA).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS (GREASE BUILD-UP) AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

  8. May 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 PREP COOLER. MARINATED CHICKEN AT 44.6F, 3LBS; CHICKEN WINGS AT 64.0F-57.2F,ILB; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00, TOTAL 4 LBS.

    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3RD COMPT SINK AND IST COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER DURING INSPECTION. JOE ZIMMERMAN FROM ZIMMERMAN PLUMBING COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP). AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN,REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORER,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,3 COMPT SINK, AROUND THE ICE MAKER AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL CONTAINERS/BUCKET WITH FOODS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BUCKET/CONTAINERS WITH FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING,PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA,MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. ALSO EMPLOYEES COOKING /PREPARING THE FOOD WITH FACIAL HAIR/BEARD MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT .

  9. Jun 16, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jun 9, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Found kitchen exposed hand sink without soap. Instructed hand sink must have hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all time. Operator supplied soap during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violation from report #1591496, on 12/9/15, not corrected. Facility must complete the following (previous) violations: #32 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. #33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOLERS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE,UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL FREEZERS COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41 ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. #43 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION Serious violation 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found small amount of orange mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found several broken floor tiles throughout rear hallway. Must repair/replace. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found missing or damaged coving on bottom of walls in back hallway. Must repair/replace. Must maintain.

  11. Dec 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED SLICING A PREPARED PIZZA WITH A DIRTY, FOOD STAIN APRON WHILE BEING WORN, THEN RETURN THE KNIFE TO STORAGE. OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE WITH A WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED OVER HIS SHOULDER THEN USE THE WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THEN RETURN THE CLOTH TO HIS SHOULDER. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOLERS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE,UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL FREEZERS COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL DRY STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT AND CEILING DAMAGED ABOVE THE DRY ONION/POTATO FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

  12. Feb 4, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jan 26, 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

      NOTED SIX (6) RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOLES IN BOTH FAR RIGHT AND LEFT BASINS OF SINK SEALED WITH TAPE, LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. SEVERE LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE. ALL SEALED WITH METAL WELD SEAL AND NO LEAKING BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. ALSO PROVIDE PROPER WORKING STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL WRAPPED CARDBOARD BOX FOR FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE CLEANABLE, WASHABLE MATERIAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TALL ENOUGH TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE. METAL SHELVING UNDER FOOD SLICER DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. HOOD EXHAUST WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR OF ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE, SHARED MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  14. Jul 31, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SAND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (MOP SINK) IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY THE DOOR).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.