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City Cafe Restaurant

3234 N PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

66cited violations
2serious tier
17inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2391792
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025270
2024150
2023120
2022120
2021160
2020150
20192100
2018180
2017151
2016241
2015380

Inspections

  1. Jan 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:55AM TO 9:15AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED. AT 9:15AM CERTIFIED MANAGER PEDRO VALDEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED RICE, COOKED POTATOES, ETC.)IN COOLERS 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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DIASH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  2. Jan 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA WITH SMALL CONDENSATE WATER DRIP DISCHARGING ONTO FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-ROUTE POTABLE WATER CONDENSATE LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO POINT OF DISPOSAL AND ELIMINATE POTABLE WATER DRIP ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENCLOSED BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS WHERE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD CANNOT OCCUR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT ON-SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR UP-TO-DATE CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE PERSON-IN-CHARGE HAS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED (EGGS, PROTEINS, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA WITH SMALL CONDENSATE WATER DRIP DISCHARGING ONTO FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-ROUTE POTABLE WATER CONDENSATE LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO POINT OF DISPOSAL AND ELIMINATE POTABLE WATER DRIP ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENCLOSED BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS WHERE CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD CANNOT OCCUR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED APRIL 1ST, 2024 REPORT #2591852: VIOLATION #57 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON-SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER WIN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. May 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLIYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  6. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Nov 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHTS SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS/DEAD INSECTS IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Mar 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE SODA COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  10. Aug 19, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ALL AROUND TOP LID OF MENTIONED GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2200656 DATED:08/08/2018 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED. - Nov 8, 2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Aug 8, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) 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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDSINK ADJACENT TO MAIN (FRONT) PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (NAME OF PRODUCT) STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND DOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Mar 20, 2017 Complaint · 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 ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 65.3F,3 LBS; DICED SAUSAGE AT 45.3F, 1 LB IN THE PREP COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED /DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 TOTAL 4 LBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE MOP SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK ALSO AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE LOWER SHELVE OF THE GRILL AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES AND CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  13. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found several potentially hazardous foods (chicken, potatoes, etc.) not properly labeled. Advised all prepped potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with date. Found baked goods in customer self serve display case without proper label. Must label these items with name of item, business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found items stored directly on the floor in the basement storage area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.

  14. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 DOZ EGGS IN COLD HOLD UNIT @ 48.1F; 5LBS RICE IN REFRIGERATOR @ 44.1F; 5LBS HAM IN REFRIDGERATOR @ 49.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Dec 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Dec 15, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE AND MISSING A LID. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID AND REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-23-15 #1537214 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER, CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR ONE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

  17. Apr 23, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • 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.

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.