RecordWell Data

Sammy's Touch

1157 E 95TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

75cited violations
5serious tier
12inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2595679
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
2025140
2024140
2023171
2021130
20203231
20191132
20182151

Inspections

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15// NOTED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOUNTAIN DRINK AND SLUSHY MACHINE WITH LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN OFFICE LOCATED IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER. REMOVING ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY

  2. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED DRINK/ ICE DISPENSER LOCATED NEXT TO REGISTER WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE RESERVIOR AND A THICK PINK, BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES SURROUNDING ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (BACON, SAUSAGE PATTIES, SAUSAGE LINKS, RICE, GARDEN SALAD, TURKEY BACON) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROX. 50 LBS VALUED AT $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOUNTAIN DRINK AND SLUSHY MACHINE WITH LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER IN OFFICE LOCATED IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER. REMOVING ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY

  3. Apr 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES OF THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE USED TOILET ROOM, LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, UNDER/AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.

  5. Aug 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ONLY WASH AND RINSE DISHES WITHOUT THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING DISHWARE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE GYRO UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THE CONDIMENTS STORED UNDER THE LEDGE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID CONDIMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TABLE ELEVATING GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES (2). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

  6. May 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN TOP HANDLE AT COLD HOLD UNIT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NON WORKING COLD HOLD UNIT AND OTHER ARTICLES UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A SAFE METHOD OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF RODENTS AND INSECTS.

  7. Nov 10, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Nov 5, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 REFER TO VIOLATION #59 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU AND DISPLAY FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AS MENTIONED IN 2019 INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION).

    • 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, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 5/28/19 WHERE A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN AND THEN AGAIN ON 10/29/20 WHEN ONE WEEK WAS GRANTED. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED MENU WITH REMINDERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING FULLY COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Oct 29, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU AND DISPLAY FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AS MENTIONED IN 2019 INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.4F. COOLER IS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2290493 ON 5/28/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 6-301.14 - NO HANDWASHING SIGN INSIDE AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INCLUDING CUSTOMER WASHBOWL SINK AS NOTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. (#37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, DRY BULK CONTAINERS SQURT BOTTLES FOR BBQ SAUCE MAYO, SUGAR,ETC. (#51) 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. (#53) 5-501.17 - WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  10. May 28, 2019 Canvass · 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 FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED(PIC) TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED UPON NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDWASHING CLEANSER MUST BE PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. (PIC) PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE( PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES USE AT ALL TIMES-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 ON ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGN INSIDE AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVREAL FOODS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, APPROX 4- LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 46.8F, 1-LB OF COOKED HAM AT 59.7F, 1-LB OF GYRO MEAT -60.F, 10-LBS CONTAINER OF POOLED EGGS AT 62.F, 5-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53.F TO 62.F, 2- LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 49.F, 3-LBS OF TURKEY PATTIES AT 50.0, 2-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY LINKS AT 84.F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.F OR BELOW. ( PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $ 70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD, OR COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS OPENED AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN ESTABLISHMENT,( POOLED EGGS, HOMEMADE GYRO SAUCE, RICE, SAUSAGE, COOKED CHICKEN( ANY COOKED MEATS), ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT AND SHELF LIFE( CONCUME OR USED BY DATE). PRIORITY VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANY UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( EGGS, STEAK, HAMBUGERS COOKED TO ORDER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, DRY BULK CONTAINERS SQURT BOTTLES FOR BBQ SAUCE MAYO, SUGAR,ETC.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR (PIC).INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  11. May 24, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING POP MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN LEFT WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

  12. May 15, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • 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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF STAFF WASHROOM NEAR FLOOR TILES AND SALT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PACKAGED SALADS AND CAKES IN DISPLAY COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING POP MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN LEFT WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

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.