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Old Chicago Pizza Co

742 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County

67cited violations
0serious tier
13inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1337274
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025130
2024170
2023280
20213110
20202220
2017130
2015160
2011160

Inspections

  1. Feb 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  2. Jun 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALLBE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABBE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVE EXCESS FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Mar 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIZZA UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT WELL LIT PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTING TO THE AREA AND MAINTAIN A BRIGHT, WELL LIT AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OF THE CFM ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

  4. Nov 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCUTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE CLOSEST TO THE MOP SINK AND A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH THE PLASTIC DISPOSALS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 2, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF THE BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED, ON THE METAL CART ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE POST WHERE THE PIPES FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MEET IN THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCUTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE CLOSEST TO THE MOP SINK AND A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH THE PLASTIC DISPOSALS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Dec 1, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL CARD BOARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE OPENING TO THE SLIDING DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR AND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT. THE LONG SLIDING DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM. THE REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK LIKE THE LONG FLOOR FREEZER AND SOME OF THE SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jul 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MIXERS,DOUG ROLLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN AND POP STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA, ALSO CALL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO THE WALL FLOOR BASE. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS VERY DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNFINISHED AND DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Feb 24, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF A SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.11 NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVENS AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 1 OF 2 HANDSINKS NEAREST THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND WALL SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES IN CORNERS AND UNDER THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, RADIATOR, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Feb 13, 2020 Complaint · 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 10 LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH WAS NOTED CRAWLING ON FRONT COUNTERTOP SURFACE IN PREP AREA, UNDER REAR RADIATOR (5) AND NEAR REAR DOOR (4). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVENS AND SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 1 OF 2 HANDSINKS NEAREST THE MICROWAVE OVENS AND PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND WALL SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  11. Dec 18, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  12. Sep 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSEREVED CARDBOARD BEING USED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DISCONTINUE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD ON HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SLUSHY MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON TOILET ROOM FLOOR, SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTURCT 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 FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS, AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ARE DIRTY. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  13. Jan 28, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES,UNUSED COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND OVENS, PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND SHELVING RACKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA OVER REACH IN FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEAKY FAUCET AT RIGHT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CRAWL STORAGE SPACE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.