RecordWell Data

Berghoff's

17 W ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60603 · Cook County

90cited violations
6serious tier
18inspections
48tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2442874
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262200
2025342
2024122
2023180
20224262
2021130
2019140
20182110
2017140
2016280

Inspections

  1. Jul 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 4TH FL. BAKERY AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER# 7&10,WIC #9.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,STORAGE SHELVES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,2ND FL. WIC #5 SHELVING UNITS,BREAD CARTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.,2ND FL. LEAKY GASKET FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND 4TH FL. LEAKY PIPE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER KETTLES ON 4TH FL.& MAIN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR FRYERS,2ND FL.WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES .

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 25, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FL. WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE SHOOT AND PANEL BELOW AND RUSTY SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE RUSTED SCREWS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS (SEVERAL BOTTLES OF PERSONAL MEDICINES,FIRST AID SUPPLIES(PEROXIDE),ASPRINS(SEVERAL BOTTLES,ETC)STORED AMONGST SEASONINGS AND OTHER FOOD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND ON TOP SIDE OF BREAD DOUGH MACHINE WHILE BREAD IS BEING PREPARED.ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM FOOD PREP AREAS DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAMES(SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SMALL AND BULK CONTAINERS,ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR DELIVERY DOOR WITH A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND OVEN ON 2ND FL. BAKERY AREA AND FOOD STORAGE,4TH FL. CRAWLING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,CEILINGS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR CABINET IN 4TH FL PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/25/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 4TH FL. BAKERY AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER# 7&10,WIC #9.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,STORAGE SHELVES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,2ND FL. WIC #5 SHELVING UNITS,BREAD CARTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.,2ND FL. LEAKY GASKET FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND 4TH FL. LEAKY PIPE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER KETTLES ON 4TH FL.& MAIN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR FRYERS,2ND FL.WALK IN FREEZER DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES .

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jul 31, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 4, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-65.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, QUINOA SALAD(56.8F),PORK(51.3F), TUNA(49.3F),PORK SAUSAGE(45.3F),SLICED AVOCADO(47.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(53.8F), POTATOES(65.5F) DICED TOMATOES(56.3F), CORN(55.6F), CHICKEN(46.9F) AND BEANS(51.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $180 WEIGHING 25LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Apr 1, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER SERVICES MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

      FOUND BEEF AT 77F - 86F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER STATES BEEF IS COOLLING AND HAS BEEN COOLING FOR OVER 2HRS. INSTRUCTED TO CHILL TCS FOODS FROM 135F-70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND CHILL FROM 135F - 41F FOR A TOTAL OF 6 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE A COOLING CHART TO MONISTOR COOLING.PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Jun 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A TRAY INSIDE OF THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE HAND WASHING SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN. MANAGER REMOVED ITEM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE ICE MACHINE ICE SLOT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED A ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN ICE AND SCOOPS BEING STORED IN DRESSING IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KITCHENWARE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICETEA AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  8. Nov 17, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA,COOKED PORK.) IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER GOT ONE FROM ANOTHER FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AND TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  9. Jun 14, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  10. Jun 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FURTHEST FROM BAR ENTRANCE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED, SAID DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100PPM.LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS AT 50 - 100 PPM. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE CLOSEST TO BAR IS AT 100 PPM . Tg removed PPRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 2ND AND 4TH FLOOR WITHOUT RUNNING RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  11. Jun 7, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES INADEQUATELY SANITIZING GLASSES AT 0 PPM LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100PPM.LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS AT 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER HEATER SERVICED BY ENGINEER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 2ND AND 4TH FLOOR WITHOUT RUNNING RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  12. Jul 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT BAKERY PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOOD IN BAKERY STATION NOT LAELED, FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR.... INSTRUCTED LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Mar 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KITS AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY + ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Jun 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AND A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jun 20, 2018 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 ABOUT 50 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES BY THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER DINING AREA, ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES BY THE POTATO PEELER MACHINE AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA DISPENSING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AND A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. May 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND PONDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE PONDING WATER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN, THE 3RD FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE 4TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  17. Sep 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Spray bottles not labeled in 4th fl kitchen, instructed to label and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      condensation noted at walk-in cooler ceiling at pastries station, instructed to eliminate.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-comp sink missing stoppers to hold the water at first fl kitchen, using plastic wrapper to hold water, instructed to provide sink stoppers.

  18. Feb 23, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR BINS), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHEET TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION AT PIZZA STATION PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING A FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, STANDING WATER UNDER STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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.