Home Bakery & Festivals
2910 N CENTRAL PARK AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Special Event)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1492279
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL CHEST FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING AND WALLS VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED STOVE STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A FEW BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE FIRTS FLOOR AND ABOVE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK INN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE NOT STORED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD [SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR].
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR OF GARAGE STORAGE AREA WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING IN ORDER TO AVOID PEST ISSUES.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED USED DRIED SPONGES AT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI USE KITCHEN UTENSILS ( SPOONS, AND WHISKS) ON PREP TABLE STORED INCORRECTLY WITH HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP TO AVOID CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINING AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CHEST FREEZERS WITH SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANTIZE ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MILK CRATES ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF BUSINESS OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MILK CRATES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 16, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DRY AND FREEZER STORAGE AREA, AND UPSTAIRS ABOVE THE FREEZER STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DRY AND FREEZER STORAGE AREA, AND UPSTAIRS ABOVE THE FREEZER STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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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 BASEMENT KITCHEN OVEN HANDLE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE WALL MOUNTED FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PILED WOOD AND UNUSED PILED PLASTIC BARRELS IN THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSED YARD TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
2-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A WALL FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEHING HELD IN PLACE BY DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY SECURE THE VENTILATION UNIT TO THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SPLASH GUARD ATTACHED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CONDENSATION LINE HOSE FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT LONG ENOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE HOSE TO REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM POOLING ON THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE TOILET TANK BASE IN THE RESTROOM CAUSING PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 14, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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 APPROXIMATELY 13 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF THREE 1 DOOR FREEZERS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN AREA ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE ON WEST WALL NEAR THE KITCHEN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA AND 1ST FLOOR CHEST FREEZER AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Mar 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER REAR KITCHEN AREA IN BASEMENT,
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. 4 OUT OF 48 CHEST FREEZERS LIDS ARE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INTERIOR PANEL ARE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
LOOSE PLASTIC MOLDING BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE GLUE/REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AT FIRST FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3PART SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER SAME SINK LEAKING/POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE OR REMOVE TABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE SOME CHEST FREEZERS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 5, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 29, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO NOTED, DROPPINGS INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE, AND DOOR FOR SAME ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CRATES AND SCREEN DOOR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES. CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROPERLY INSTALL SCREEN DOOR TO OPEN TO OUTSIDE AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE PREP FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON BASEMENT FREEZER DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER, DOUGH MACHINE AND SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, ALSO INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE GARAGE/ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE BIBB AND MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREAD FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING AND OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REMOVE BUG LIGHTS FROM INSIDE THE PREMISE AND PROVIDE FOOD SERVICE APPROVED UNITS IF NEEDED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 28, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Jul 25, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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Mar 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT REACH IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE CART ON IST FLOOR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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 BASEMENT STOVE,OVER AND CHAR GRILL AND BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR ON BOTH FLOORS(1ST /BASEMENT) UNDER AND AROUND ALL BOX FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELF
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON 1ST FLOOR.
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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. SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Not serious
Minor
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.