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Ml Kitchen INC

1138 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

116cited violations
13serious tier
18inspections
67tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2495844
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026161
20252102
20243181
20232141
2022173
20212181
2020150
20191142
2018181
20173161
2016100

Inspections

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

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED AFTER MULTIPLE CYCLES. UNIT NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 . REPAIR TECHNICIAN ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION AND REPAIRED. UNIT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100PM OF CHLORINE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AROUND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS, AND ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS OR PROOF OF SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Aug 4, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE 2-BURNER STOVE AND WOK STATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  3. Jul 28, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46F, PORK AT 45F, CHICKEN AT 48-57F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, EGG ROLLS AT 75F, CRAB RANGOON AT 60F, DUMPLINGS AT 46F, TOFU AT 45F, AND SHRIMP AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE 2-BURNER STOVE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE GREASE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  4. Apr 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  5. Mar 27, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2591208 DATED 3/18/24: 49- OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT SMOOTHIE BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 2 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.3F, AND 2 LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 14 LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573230 ON 3/27/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 49- OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Apr 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTENANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO SINKS) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 82F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THE SINK MAINTAINS A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100-120F.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES, NOT MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

  8. Mar 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, AND RAW SHRIMP ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F TO 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTENANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO SINKS) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 82F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THE SINK MAINTAINS A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100-120F.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/23/2022 REPORT #2559779 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.114) MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THAT ARE USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) OBSERVED WALL DAMAGE (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING, ETC.) UNDERHAND SINK IN KITCHEN (DISH AREA). IT MUST REPAIR TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jun 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW CHICKEN WHICH WERE STORED IN SAME CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW SHRIMP WHICH WERE STORED IN SAME CONTAINER. OBSERVED RAW BEEF THAT WAS LEAKING BLOOD FROM BAG IN WHICH RAW CHICKEN WAS STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. MUST ARRANGE EACH TYPE OF FOOD IN SEPARATE EQUIPMENT SO THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION IS PREVENTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 52.3F, BEEF AT 43.8F AND FISH AT 54.1F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 47.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD ON FLOORS THAT ARE USED AS FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN (DISH AREA). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  10. Dec 8, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, FLOUR, ETC. WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, VENT COVERS, AND SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANINGG. OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED BLACK SPOTS AND STAINS ON CEILING TILE JUST OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR OF COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

  11. Dec 1, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PAN IN KITCHEN AND IN THE PREP COOLER. FOUND SHRIMP @ 48.5F; CHICKEN @ 44.4F-45.1F; AND FISH @ 46.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (IN REFRIGERTION) PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DEANTURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED UNCOOKED SHRIMP SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN A PAN IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED SHRIMP DURING INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, FLOUR, ETC. WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZERS USED AT 3 COMP SINK AND IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, VENT COVERS, AND SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GRILL PLATE ON TOP OF GAS BURNER HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED A FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS, AND IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANINGG. OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED BLACK SPOTS AND STAINS ON CEILING TILE JUST OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR OF COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION # 60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2385539, DATED 7/30/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOM), FRYER BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR AND CAN OPENER BLADE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND KITCHEN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN PANTRY. OBSERVED SOME SMALL HOLES IN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR; SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED AND NEEDED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  12. Jul 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOM), FRYER BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR AND CAN OPENER BLADE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND KITCHEN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN PANTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME SMALL HOLES IN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR; SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED AND NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  13. Jul 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY INCLUDING A CONCENTRATED SOLUTION THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON SITE DUIRNG TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE THAT MATCHES THE KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP DRINK/ AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW CUT BEEF, PORK AND CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHOPPED BROCCOLI, CELERY, CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS,AND GREEN PEPPERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE ANY UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS NOTED AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH WASHING MAINTENANCE COMPANY ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE DURING THIS TIME. MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CRAB RANGOON,EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED NOODLES, COOKED DUCK AND COOKED BEEF) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES (NOT TO EXCEED 7DAYS ) ON ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEAR WOK STATION WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOILED USED AS SHELF LINER ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CLEAN SURFACES. SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS USED FOR COOKING ON SITE LARGER THAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE AND UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN WATER FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES AND USE SMALLER COOKING POTS ONLY. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES, CLOTHING ARTICLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  14. Jun 7, 2018 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 ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE PREP AREA CHANGE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS, THAN BEGIN HANDLING FOOD & EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ENTER THE PREP AREA AND BEGAN HANDLING FOOD & EQUIPMENT, NEITHER EMPLOYEE WASHED THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING ACTIVITIES BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, BY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING ACTIVITIES BEFOR HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CONTACT SURFACES AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS)IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER/

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND HOT FOOD LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE SOILED LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  15. Aug 10, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 05/15/2017, REPORT #2050404, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      USING CARRYOUT BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT'S SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SPLASHING OUT WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  16. May 15, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  17. May 8, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, SINK FILLED WITH CUPS, UTENSILS AND BOWLS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUT SIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, STORING GARBAGE ON SIDE OF CONTAINER ON GROUND, NOT ABLE TO THROW IN CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP, OR BIGGER CONTAINER, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  18. Dec 14, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.