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Breakfast House Restaurant

3001 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

97cited violations
5serious tier
13inspections
74tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2579146
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262163
2025150
2024140
2023160
2022190
20212130
2020140
20192301
20182101

Inspections

  1. Jan 20, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUSBTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, NOTED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IS A SEALED WOOD HOWEVER WOOD IS SPLINTERING IN THE INTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY SINK, DISH, AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

  2. Jan 16, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A CUP WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SET UP AND WASH DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. ONLY SOAP AND SANITIZER WATER SET UP, SIDE BY SIDE, NO RINSE WATER SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE QUAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: LIQUID EGGS AT 48.6F, HAM AT 58.6F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.6F, CHORIZO AT 63.8F, PRE-COOKED BREAKFAST PORK SAUSAGE LINK AT 62.6F, SUATEED MUSHROOMS AT 61.8F, AND DICED TOMATO AT 58.6F. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENTAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUSBTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, NOTED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IS A SEALED WOOD HOWEVER WOOD IS SPLINTERING IN THE INTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY SINK, DISH, AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WHERE WAFFLE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BREAKING/ CRUMBLING APART IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE / PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE."

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2612717 CONDUCTED ON 2/25/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. (#39)3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination NOTED KITCHEN HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHDRYING RACK WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGAURD AND MAINTAIN. (47)4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS AT BAR, KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Feb 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED KITCHEN HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHDRYING RACK WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGAURD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS AT BAR, KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER AT TOP OF STAIRWAY LANDING AND UNDERNEATH WEST STEPS TO BASEMENT FROM FRONT BAR, AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN OPEN SPACE NEXT TO WEST STEPS AND IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS WITH CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

  4. Mar 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER MIDDLE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS NOT CLEAN BEHIND/AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Aug 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT TILES AT 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED/DAMAGED ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  6. Jul 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR AND BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WITH WET FLOORS AND STANDING WATER IN SOME AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SAME.

  7. Mar 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- FLOOR NOTED DAMAGED, MISSING TILES, EXPOSED DIRT ALONG THE BASEBOARD NORTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPEN SEAM TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  8. Feb 18, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      VIRTUAL MENU PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMERS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRINTED CARRY OUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND INFORMS CONSUMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE GARAGE DOOR WHERE FOOD COOLERS ARE LOCATED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE GARAGE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ALLEY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ON PLUMBING PIPING AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TIES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR TO SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ON THE COOKS LINE. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/SURFACES MUST BE CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK INTO A PAN UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOTED DAMAGED, MISSING TILES, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, DIRT AND PLUMBING. FLOOR OF THE BAR NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE SAME ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----NOTED OPEN SEAM BETWEEN TILES IN THE CORNER WALL OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----NOTED PEELING/MISSING AND BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE COOLER STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2356187 ON 1-7-20 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  9. Jan 7, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND POT WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Aug 6, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED NO ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HIGH CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN CEILING PLUMBING PIPES AND FOOD PREP/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE PREP AREA. . MUST FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK AT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR ON FIRST FLOOR ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  11. Jul 29, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO IMPROPER:- TURKEY 47.5F, CHEESES 46.4F/47.2F, EGGS (LIQUID) 48.4F, EGGS 47.7F. MANAGER IMMMENDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • 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

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT BY THE DISH WASHING AREA/FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED BOXES OF PANCAKE MIX AND CANS OF BLACK BEANS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS .

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED NO ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HIGH CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN CEILING PLUMBING PIPES AND FOOD PREP/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE PREP AREA. . MUST FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON TH FIRST FLOORS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH WET FLOORS, CRACKS ON FLOOR AND DIRT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK AT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR ON FIRST FLOOR ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  12. Apr 20, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOLES AT WALLS AND CEILING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO MOP SINK AT PREMISES WITH VACUUM BREAKER. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Apr 19, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASHING AREAS BACKED UP ONTO FLOORS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST UNCLOG CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 7-38-030.SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOLES AT WALLS AND CEILING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO MOP SINK AT PREMISES WITH VACUUM BREAKER. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

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.