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Chant

1509 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

106cited violations
3serious tier
27inspections
37tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1576359
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026290
2025120
2024120
2023360
2022151
2021280
2020270
2019160
2018140
20172142
2016270
2015180
2014110
2013130
2012290
2011390
2010160

Inspections

  1. Jan 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  2. Jan 6, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ADVISED MANAGER ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  3. Jan 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO CLEAN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

  4. Mar 28, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CORNERS.

  5. Sep 19, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jul 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 10, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS.OBSERVED 1 LARGE LIVE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BOOTH IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH ON SHELF ON TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHOES IN BASEMENT. OBSEVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN LOCKER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES FLYING AREA SHOES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES, PIPES AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF OVENS WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN PREP AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT TRACKS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND WALLS OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTERS OF HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Oct 17, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPS OF RAW MEAT AND FISH. FOUND 4LBS OF SALMON AT 54F, 4LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 54.3F AND 6LBS OF CAT FISH AT 54F IN SAME COOLER. OTHER ITEMS IN COOLER WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OUT OF TEMP ITEMS VALUED AT $54.00 (14LBS TOTAL). PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  9. Nov 15, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF SOME REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMNT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; IF THOSE EXPIRED ARE STILL EMPLOYEES HERE; THEY MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  10. Mar 4, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH GRILL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM; SEAL OPENING.

  11. Mar 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Feb 26, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. May 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO POLICY N PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER REMINDERS AND DISCLOSURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING AND BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA ON OTHER SIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN WALL AROUND HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  14. Feb 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed potentially hazardous foods in walk in and in lower interiors of prep coolers without proper labels. Observed dry storage items throughout kitchen without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must label all dry storage good with name. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive ice accumulation in freezer in rear prep and in basement. Must defrost 2 freezers, remove ice accumulation, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelves in rear prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed ice chest freezer in rear with excessive rust inside. Must remove rust or paint interior of ice chest. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed several areas of basement dry storage area without holes in the ceiling. Must seal all holes to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed sewage waste pipe directly over dry storage area. Must completely encase all sewage waste pipes or relocated dry storage items. Observed several areas where previously installed insulation around sewage waste pipe is damaged or in disrepair. Must replace with smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.

  15. Sep 27, 2017 Complaint · 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 FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED LOBSTER RANGOONS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TABLEWARE(MULTI-USE FORKS AND KNIVES) NOT PROTECTED ON DINING TABLES. ALL SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS SHALL BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  16. Jul 10, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED RAW EGGS 61.5F AND TOFU 62.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  17. Jul 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY ENCASE OVERHEAD PIPE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE END OF THE COOK LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO THE BAR SODA GUN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN INTO THE HAND SINK.

  18. Jul 18, 2016 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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA,IN THE EAST BASEMENT, THE WEST BASEMENT, AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE END OF THE COOK LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO THE BAR SODA GUN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN INTO THE HAND SINK. REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

  19. Mar 20, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND FILTERS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL AT OPENING IN WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR SUMP PUMP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,MISSING VENTILATION UNIT COVER AT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  20. Mar 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

  21. Apr 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MAY NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

  22. Feb 15, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  23. Feb 7, 2012 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN BOILER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER MIXER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF ROLLING CART, 5 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES, FRYER CABINETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  24. Aug 23, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

  25. May 20, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS AT ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS. (AT BAR ICE BIN AND AT REAR ICE MACHINE)

  26. May 13, 2011 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

      FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND OPENING ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR FROM REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-75 DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ALL WEST BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,BOILER ROOM AND IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND PREP TABLE ALONG EAST WALL. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS AT ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS. (AT BAR ICE BIN AND AT REAR ICE MACHINE)

  27. Aug 24, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPTMENT REMOVING ALL DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOLES IN REAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER, SEAL SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING DUST FROM THE VENT COVERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN AND WALK IN COOLERS.

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.