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Delicious Pho

5033 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County

73cited violations
8serious tier
19inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2695007
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20265135
20253150
20242100
20232102
2022240
2021291
20203120

Inspections

  1. Aug 14, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Aug 4, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE AND NEAR PRODUCE AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RAW MEAT IS STORED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT CREATE POTENTIAL FOR CROSS CONTAMINATION. MANAGER MOVED PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS CHICKEN, 1/8TH POUND SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS PORK, 1/8TH POUND PORK MEATBALL ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING FRONT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

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

    Result: Pass.

  4. May 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.

  5. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM IS PROVIDED. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, AND IN KITCHEN PARTICULARLY NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2621488 DATED JULY 29 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO:#47 NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE COOLERS, #47REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, #55 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN, AND TO #49 CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE DISH MACHINE . OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINDS, OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP, OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jul 29, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.ALSO NO SOAP PROVIVED AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MEN'S WASHROOM, EMPTY BOTTLE(FRENCH LAVENDER)STORED INSIDE THE WASHBOWL.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP BOTTLE REFILLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS. HANDDRYING DEVICE BY THE SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WAS UNPLUGGED. PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND HANDDRYING DEVICE WAS PLUGGED IN UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING IN FRONT CHAIRS PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND DRY FOODS STORED IN CONTAINER,SAID SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ITEMS REMOVED BY THE MANAGER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,SHRIMPS,RICE,ETC).MANAGER ALMOST FINISHED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOOD OR TO PREP FOOD ON IT. TWO BURNER UNIT IN PREP AREA , MUST BE COMPLETETLY UNDER HOOD. RE-ADJUST UNITS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TO ELIMINATE GRIME BUILDUP. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN AND FLOOR DRAIN UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  7. Mar 4, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 25, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN IN DETAIL IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TO ELIMINATE GRIME BUILDUP. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR UNDER DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN AND FLOOR DRAIN UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

  9. Mar 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ESNURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THORUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2590639 DATED 3/7/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Mar 7, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES DURING THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE , ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL ABOVE COFFE STATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN SURFACES, MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ESNURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THORUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  11. May 22, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16 OBSERVED VARIOUS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  12. May 10, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA REACH IN COOLER. TEMPERATURE OF ITEMS RANGED FROM 49-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLD FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 1/2 GALLON HALF AND HALF, AND 5 OZ HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM ($7). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE LINE WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES ALONG WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND WATER HEATER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED VARIOUS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES COVERED IN ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED ONLY ONE DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HEAVY WATER LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED PIPES LEAK INTO BUCKET ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  13. Jun 15, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: STORAGE AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

  14. Jun 7, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES AT REAR DINING AREAS ON WALLS AND BY FRONT FRONT DISPENSING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COUNTERS BY SMOOTIHE AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: STORAGE AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND SMOOTHIE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

  15. May 28, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED CHICKEN PREPARED ON PREVIOUS DAY SITTING IN PLASTIC BAG ON PREP TABLE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED IN PLASTIC BAGS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FROZEN ITEMS UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER IN PROPER CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY PAPER COVERED WITH DEAD FLIES ON WALL ABOVE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL DEVICES AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK INSECTS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND DINING ROOM AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITAITON ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ABSORBED BOXES OF DRY GOODS AND PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF OVEN, BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND HOT LINE, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  17. Nov 10, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Nov 3, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE THE ENTIRE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.13 MUST PROVIDE A LETTER FROM THE LANDLORD STATING THAT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CAN BE USED BY THE BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  19. Sep 17, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT WAS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR WALK-IN FREEZER TO STORE FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR. MUST INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FROM A COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULING COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.