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Cafe Nordstrom

55 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

57cited violations
9serious tier
19inspections
20tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1021790
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
20252102
2024130
2023141
2022242
2021120
2019120
2018120
2017140
2016150
2015121
2014121
2013262
2012130
2011130
2010120

Inspections

  1. Mar 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE SOME FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP DRIPPING FROM VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SOME FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  2. Apr 28, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH AREA MISSING THE MACHINE'S DATA PLATE AND OTHER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.

  3. Apr 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER AT86.4F: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED NORDSTROM ESPRESSO BAR INSPECTION #2615957 1ST FLOOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.ECOLAB TECH ON SITE DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH AREA MISSING THE MACHINE'S DATA PLATE AND OTHER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BASE TILES AND HOLE IN WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2252726 CONDUCTED ON 3/19/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: Kitchen floor tiles in poor repair, missing grout between tiles in several spots trapping dirt and wastewater, instructed to re-grout tiles and maintain. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Mar 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Insulation covering for walk-in cooler cooling lines are in poor repair, dust and loose tape, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Kitchen floor tiles in poor repair, missing grout between tiles in several spots trapping dirt and waste water, instructed to re-grout tiles and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lights

  5. May 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @56.2F, 1 LB COOKED PASTA @58.2F AND 4 LBS OF MILK @47.6F ALL STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. NOTED GALLON OF MILK @48.2F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND 2 LBS COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT @56.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AREAS THROUGHOUT PREP USED FOR STORING UNUSED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, MISCELLANEUS AND CLEAN INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  6. Apr 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Apr 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hot running water at front kitchen hand wash sink. water temp 67f, instructed to provide 100-120f temp at all hand wash sinks. priority violation 7-38-030. by the end of inspection a technician arrived and repaired faucet water temperature.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      High temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse. final rinse temps 154f while machine was being used, utensils being washed instructed to provide 180f at final rinse gauge. priority violation 7-38-025. by the end of inspection the booster heater was turned on and final rinse reached 187f.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Thermometer hidden at rear of coolers at cook line, instructed to keep in warmest part, easy to view.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inadequate insects control, found around 50 fruit flies at dish washing area, instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020.

  8. Feb 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED METERE FAUCET NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HANDWASHING IN LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 4TH FLOOR. WATER TEMPERATURE @ 82.5F AT WASHBOW SINK # 2. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS.

  9. Sep 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

  10. May 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

  11. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS 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

      DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ON WALL ATTACHED FAN IN SANDWICH PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  12. Feb 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE BLACK CAULK FROM UNDER THE CONDERSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HANGING OVER READY TO EAT CILANTRO. INSTRUCTED TO CUT TAPE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE ON THE PIZZA PREP LINE THAT IS CURRENTLY PEELING AWAY FROM THE COUNTERTOP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN AND CLEAN THE SQUARE PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES: SLICED TURKEY 46.9F, LEAFY GREEN SPINACH 50.0F, MAYO 47F, CHICKEN 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 16LBS, VALUE $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS OF FOOD SPILLS.

  14. Apr 24, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN AND COOKED POTATOES) FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (51.0F-55.0F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $9. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  15. Sep 24, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

  16. Sep 17, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 49.6F, GARLIC DRESSING AT 53.7F, EGGS AT 50.1F, BEEF AT 49.6F, SALMON AT 49.1F, ROASTED CORN AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $311. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

  17. Nov 2, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MEAT SLICER BLADE HOUSING NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK PN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  18. Oct 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDERS AT FRONT PREP STATIONS MUST BE LOCATED RIGHT BESIDE THE HANDSINKS (PRESENTLY LOCATED UNDER THE SINK'S CABINET WITH DOORS TO OPEN). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER ALL SINKS MUST BE FREE OF CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE, PANEL BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER ICE CHUTE NEED CLEANING ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA FOUNTAIN STATION MUST BE FREE OF ORGANIC MATTER. FLOORS AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  19. Oct 22, 2010 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST REPLACE 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.