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La Choza Mexican Grill

7022 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60626 · Cook County

125cited violations
5serious tier
24inspections
53tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1840862
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025180
20242101
2023120
20223242
2021120
20202100
2019170
2018160
2017280
20162190
2015140
2014380
2013150
2012281
2011141

Inspections

  1. Mar 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ICE BIN BY THE EDGE OF DOOR NOT CLEAN. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT(SHELF ABOVE STOVE). MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRY BLOOD SPILLED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING FAUCET AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASE NECK OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROFUSELY LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Mar 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN DRY CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME)FLOUR ETC.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  3. Mar 12, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. ON 3-15-2024 FOUND SAID SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      A LARGE PAN OF COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMP OF 112.6F TO 117.4F. POUNDS 20,COST 200. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      LARGE PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN PIECES AND BROTH AT TEMP 0F 49.6F TO 50.1F(POUNDS 30,VALUE 400); COOKED PORK RIBS AND VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 48.7F(POUNDS 25,VALUE 400).COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN DRY CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME)FLOUR ETC.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  4. Jul 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      THE CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE MACHINE SLICER IS SEVERELY SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY MUST RESURFACE THE BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING SLICER AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

  5. Nov 8, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSRVED SOILED KNIFES AND KNIFE RACK. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOOD CONTAINER NEAR SLICER MAQCHINE IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABEL TO ALL FOOD STORAGE ITEMS THAT IS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      THE EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOOR HAS AN OPENING ON THE BOTTOM, WHICH CAN ALLOW FOR PESTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED IN THE STAND-UP COOLERS/FREEZER AND PREP-LINE COOLER DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. ONCE FOOD HAS COOLED DOWN TO 41F AND BELOW, FACILITY MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE IS USED AS A SCOOP IN THE RICE CONTAINER STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      N-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT STATION AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHES MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      THE CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE MACHINE SLICER IS SEVERELY SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY MUST RESURFACE THE BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

  6. Aug 12, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Aug 2, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE SLICING FRESH TOMATOES AND ASSEMBLING READY-TO-EAT LETTUCE, ONION, AND TOMATOES FOR A SALAD WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ON THE COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD DIRECTLY NEXT TO FRESH READY-TO-EAT TOMATOES AND AVOCADO THAT WERE BEING SLICED AND PREPARED. ALSO OBSERVED WERE RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY-TO-EAT TORTILLAS, ROASTED PEPPERS, AND RAW ONIONS IN THE TOP REFRIGERATION AREA OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS WERE REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS NOT LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR PREP DATES. FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE, FLAN, COOKED MEATS AND BEANS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 100 LBS, $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN UNDER COOKED FOODS SUCH AS OVER EASY EGGS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK DRIED PEPPER CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT REAR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LIDS FOR THE PREPARED READY TO EAT FLAN. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES OR RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SUPPORT FOR SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXTREMELY DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED SPICE CONTAINER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED PEELING DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE FOOD SHREDDER. MUST REPLACE FOOD SHREDDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MT CASTILLO. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510080 ON 5-21-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #49- FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#55- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42 090 CITATION ISSUED.

  8. May 21, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  9. Jun 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE REAR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  10. Jun 8, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE REAR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  11. May 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOODEN LEG THAT HOLDS UP WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      DUCT TAPE ON TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND COOLER UNDER THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT ,MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON FLOOR: GLOVE,FOOD PAPER ETC,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  12. Nov 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP D MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      READY TO EAT OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARRED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE HICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHTO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE MAIN COOKING AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BULBS ABOVE COOKING LINE NEED PROTECTIVE SHEILDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR FREEZER ICED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW CLEAN AND SANITIZE 3-DOOR FREEZER. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO CLEAN. FRYER CABINET AT FRYER AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN GREASY WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING AROUND HOT LINE HOOD AND STAINED CEILING PANEL OVER TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT SOUTH WALL AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN DINEING ROOM,UNDER HOT LINE HOOD ALSO BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOTLINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND LIGHTS FOR HOOD AND DINING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN DUSTY AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

  14. Jan 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CARDOARD LINERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. NOTED RUSTING SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLERS NEED TO BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SMOKEY STAINED CEILING PANELS NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASY HOOD AND VENTILATION FILTERS AT HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING. LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NEEDS REPAIR.

  15. Mar 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING, HALLWAY, AND REAR PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY, DIRTY WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND DINING AREA, MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. ALSO, UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. BOTH UNITS HAVE EXPOSE WATER LINES DRAINING INTO BUCKETS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK AREA, BUCKETS, CHEMICALS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Feb 22, 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

      OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL IN REAR PREP NEAR WHERE FRUIT AND VEGTABLES ARE STORED, ON WALLS INSIDE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482734, DATED 5/18/2015. VIOLATION #32;BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. VIOLATION #33;EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE OVEN,ON SHELVES,FILTERS,HOOD AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. FOOD DEBRIS/ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #34; DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES CONTINUES TO BE OUT OF COMPLIANCE ON THE ABOVE-MENTIONED VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING, HALLWAY, AND REAR PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY, DIRTY WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND DINING AREA, MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA AND MISSING LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. BOTH UNITS HAVE EXPOSE WATER LINES DRAINING INTO BUCKETS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PER CITY CODE. ALSO, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM FRONT COUNTER, MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK AREA, BUCKETS, CHEMICALS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. May 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE OVEN,ON SHELVES,FILTERS,HOOD AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. FOOD DEBRIS/ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  18. Dec 23, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Dec 16, 2014 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

      OSSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS.

  20. Jan 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,FLOUR, ETC.)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN UNDER COOLER AREAS.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,CLOTHES, ETC.)

  21. Jan 28, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA MEAT CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DEEP DARK PITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.

  22. Jun 5, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FAUCET NECK OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WASHROOMS.

  23. May 25, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND GLASS WARE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEND AN EMPLOYEE TO BUY BLEACH,WHICH EMPLOYEE DID. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH, RINSE,AND SANITIZE(100PPM). FEW TEST STRIP GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER, UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS/COVERS TO STORE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FAUCET NECK OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WASHROOMS.

  24. May 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,SAID HAND WASH SINK IS OBSERVED BEING USED AS A STORAGE AND HOLDING DEVICE FOR BOWLS AND CLEAN SILVER WARES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO MAKE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AND AVAVILABLE FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.CDI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTE TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE DEEP KNIFE CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. OBSERVED FLOOR BRACKETS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AND AT HALL TO THE TOILET IN REAR MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST ELEVATE CLEAN POTS AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS FOUND STORED ON FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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.