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Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC

1 N LA SALLE ST, Chicago, IL 60602 · Cook County

79cited violations
2serious tier
24inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1300088
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263100
2025100
2024130
2023110
2022210
2021110
2020100
2019140
2018161
2017240
2016150
20152110
2014140
2013290
20122130
2011130
2010141

Inspections

  1. May 12, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. May 7, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOLERS, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,WALL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2636011 4/30/26 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-501.111 : STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN OPENINGS IN FRAME AND CREVICES ON UNDERSIDES OF SODA CABINET,UPPER BEAMS AT SEATING BOOTH IN DINING AREA NEXT TO SODA CABINET AND INSIDE OF GAP SURROUND OF SODA CABINET AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR INSIDE OF CABINETS AND COMPONETS OF SODA MACHINE CABINET.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/7/26(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  3. Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN OPENINGS IN FRAME AND CREVICES ON UNDERSIDES OF SODA CABINET AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR & ON FRAMES INSIDE OF CABINETS AND UNDER SODA MACHINE CABINET,OFFICE AREA IN BETWEEN CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/30/26(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOLERS, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,WALL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY POINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

  4. Jan 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Mar 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GASKET ON THE INTERIOR OF MAIN SANDWICH COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE DESSERT/COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND SHELVING UNITS.

  6. Aug 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Floors not clean along wall base at dish washing area, instructed to clean and maintain.

  7. Jan 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jan 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA. ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  9. Jan 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

  10. Jan 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR ICE CREAM ,COFFEE AND SOUP PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BEVERAGE CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COFFEE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO SPILLS AND OTHER BEVERAGE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jul 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAINPRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      HOT FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 2 LBS OF MEAT BALLS HELD IN STEAM TABLE AT 103.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      SANDWICH MAKERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.11. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, DUMPSTERS LIDS WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS DOWN TO PREVENT RODENTS FEEDING SITE. RECOMMENDED TO ADD ANOTHER CONTAINER TO ACCOMMODATE OPERATION NEEDS. 7-38-020(B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

  13. Dec 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER SLIDE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE FRONT UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Apr 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  15. Oct 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in freezer door in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build, need detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floor under shelving/racks not clean, had excess food/debris, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling/paint/exposed plaster in kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

  16. Jul 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRI AT INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA FOUNTAIN IN FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN DIRTY KNIFE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE FROST AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN DOOR ON CABINET UNDERNEATH SOAD FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FAN COVERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR, INCLUDING WET MOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  17. Jul 7, 2015 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

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTIUNE PEST CONTROL SERVICES ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRI AT INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA FOUNTAIN IN FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN DIRTY KNIFE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE FROST AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN DOOR ON CABINET UNDERNEATH SOAD FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FAN COVERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR, INCLUDING WET MOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  18. Jun 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT CLEAN AROUND THE TOP COVER RIM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING GROUT AT FRONT SERVICE LINE FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

  19. Nov 19, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE ICE FREEZER BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT SERVICE PREP LINE. FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AND LINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP LINE TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES.

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

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

      MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE GREASY BUILD-UP AND FOOD CRUMBS FROM COUNTER TOPS AND DOORS AND AT SIDES OF ALL REFRIGEATORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR AND AT CORNERS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT EXHAUST VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.

  21. Nov 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE, FOOD SPILLS, ETC. MUST CLEAN THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION, CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND SINKS AND THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER, MUST ELIMINATE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  22. Nov 5, 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

      FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE, FOOD SPILLS, ETC. MUST CLEAN THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION, CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND SINKS AND THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER, MUST ELIMINATE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  23. Oct 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. ICE DESPENSER AT SOFT DRINK MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN BACK OF PREP COOLERS NOT EASY TO READ, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN AN EASY TO MONITOR AREA IN THE COOLER.

  24. Sep 8, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3LBS OF DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.9F, 3 LBS OF SHREDED BOILED EGGS AT 51.9F. STORED IN A PREP COOLER WITH DOOR LEFT NOT TIGHTLY CLOSED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED @ $30.00

    • 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. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOOR, EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • 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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. BACK SIDE OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.