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Cafe 53

1369 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

91cited violations
4serious tier
14inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2084345
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025130
20242110
20202210
2016150
20152263
2013160
2012160
2011391

Inspections

  1. Apr 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  2. Apr 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POP AND/OR MILK CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR PROPER ELEVATION. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COUNTER TOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN LEDGES IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DBERIS.

  3. Dec 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM (1/4" GAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER SHELVING AND FAN COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Mar 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE FOR SOME FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ONE FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN TH MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  5. Aug 7, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. 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 VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST CONVENIENTLY LOCATE A HAND WASH SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REATTACH/SEAL SPLASH GUARD TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HIGH CEILINGS AT REAR WITH EXPOSED VENT OVER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  6. Jul 31, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS(BREAKFAST SANDWICHES,COFFEE, ESPRESSO) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. 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 VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST CONVENIENTLY LOCATE A HAND WASH SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AT REAR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REATTACH/SEAL SPLASH GUARD TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIME TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGHT OF THE SANITIZIER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HIGH CEILINGS AT REAR WITH EXPOSED VENT OVER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  7. Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(COFFEE, ESPRESSO) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE MEAT SLICER, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COUNTER AREA AROUND COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE OF SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INBETWEEN 2-DR COOLER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE IN SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES NEXT TO 2-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN ABOVE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR IN SAME AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Oct 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386509 10/22/15 #18 STILL FINDING FRONT DOOR FRAME NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER IS ON SITE REPAIRING DOOR AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • 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

      VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE CHICKEN,TURKEY,HUMMUS IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & TABLE TOP COOLER .MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVER HEAD HANGING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA & REAR PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,COUNTER TOPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,DOORS AT MOP SINK CLOSET,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,CASH REGISTER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 22, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED REAR PREP COOLER AT 51.9F AND FRONT TABLE TOP MILK COOLER AT 49.0F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB.CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE AT 48.7F AND 1/2LB.SLICED TOMATOES AT 46.9F IN REAR PREP COOLER AND 5 GALLONS MILK 44.4F,45.1F,45.8F,45.9F,52.3F,7QUARTS OF HALF & HALF 45.7F,46.9F,47.2F,5- HALF GALLONS SOY MILK 50.3F-50.5F IN TABLE TOP MILK COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.11.7,1.5 LBS GALLONS $52.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILINGS AND A PILE OF SOILED TOWELS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & CONDIMENT COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT AND ALSO APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON BRICK UNDER CONDIMENT COUNTER,MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNITS,COUNTER TOPS AND LEDGES,MOPSINK CLOSET,DINING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.FRONT DOOR FRAME,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW(EAST),REAR SCREEN DOOR AND WALL EXHAUST UNIT MISSING SCREEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CURRENT FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ROAST BEEF,CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATOES,LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES,ETC.MUST PROVIDE & POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & TABLE TOP COOLER .MUST PROVIDE LOCK ON FOOD STORAGE DOOR ACROSS FROM PUBLIC TOILET ROOM,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVER HEAD HANGING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA & REAR PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACKS,DIPPING WELL,COUNTER TOPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,FOOD STORAGE AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,DOORS AT MOP SINK CLOSET,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,CASH REGISTER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Nov 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY SEAL AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  11. Mar 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN DELI SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 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. REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • 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 ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC

    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE AND REAR STORAGE 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.

  12. Mar 25, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Mar 24, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION BY SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.

    • 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 RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND NEXT TO PREP COOLER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LARGE PIPING/VENTS AND UPPER AT DISH WASHING AREA AND HALLWAY BY TOILET ROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS AR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS OVER ALL FOOD PREP AREAS OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STORE AND FROM REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.

  14. Mar 11, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      GELATO FREEZER NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST REPAIR AND HAVE ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT HOLDS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL LARGE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR CLOSET AND INSTALL COVING. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND RAW WOOD AROUND HOT WATER HEATER COVER IN MENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS OVER ALL FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR GELATO FREEZER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF STORE AND FROM REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.

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.