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Red Apple Buffet

6474 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

98cited violations
4serious tier
20inspections
37tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
17639
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026270
2025210
2024140
2023140
2022120
20211110
20191141
2017140
20162111
2015170
20142110
2013151
2012160
2011181
2010230

Inspections

  1. May 22, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SEASONINGS AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. May 15, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SEASONINGS AND BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NO SPLASH GUARD IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRY STORAGE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  3. Mar 18, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jan 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. Mar 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE AT THE COOK LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BENEATH COUNTERS IN DOUGH PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AT INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTING FIXTURE TO PROVIDE LIGHT OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      COOKLINE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA FLOOR.

  7. Dec 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Aug 31, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS ETC).

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (DESSERT COOLER) IN COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDERNEATH BUFFET TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEANING/CHEMICAL SUPPLIES STORED UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT DINING AREA (BY THE BAR).

  9. Apr 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, TURKEY) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR PALLETS THAT ARE NOT 6" OF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST STORED SEPARATELY COOKED AND ROW FOOD (BEEF ROAST), NOT ON SAME SHELF ONE BY ANOTHER

    • 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

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

      MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE ,FOR BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ,WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE MISSING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT PART OF KITCHEN AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING NON WORKING OLD FREEZER UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING HOOD LIGHTS OVER STOVES IN BACK PREP AREA

    • 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.

  10. Jun 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed deep, dark grooves in the cutting boards near the slicer. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the shelves in the 2 door dessert cooler and the gaskets at the bar coolers to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor under the buffet cabinets to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the cold water knob at the faucet in the men's restroom to be missing (water still works). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  11. Dec 7, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      ALL UTENSILS, PLATES MUST BE STORED INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

  12. May 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE ON TOP OF ICE IN SALAD BUFFET TABLE. NOTED THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: PEA SALAD AT 58.8F, COLESLAW AT 58.6F, POTATO SALAD AT 55.4F, BEET SALAD AT 56.6F / 57.3F, CARROT SALAD AT 54.7F, CORN SALAD AT 54.8F, CHICKEN IN ASPIC AT 53.9F, PATE AT 50.5F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 55.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE PLASTIC CONTAINER (PREFERABLY METAL CONTAINER) IN ICE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 70.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PLACED CONTAINERS INTO DEEPER AROUND ICE IN SALAD BUFFET TABLE). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  13. May 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COLLER NOT ALBELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDSINK. ICE BIN IN BAR AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER PREP TABLES, SLICER AND GRINDER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BUFFET TABLES NOT SHATEER-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS ABOVE ALL OPEN FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

  14. Nov 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD PEROGIES INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER FOAM CUP CARDBOARD BOXES, WATER DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN HOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXTEND DRAIN HOSE ABOVE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR ALSO MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTONS TURN OFF WHEN LET GO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE HANDWASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS TO A MININMAL OF 15 SECONDS CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER IN MENS WASHROOM.

  15. Feb 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DESSERT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES, LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE AREA AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL TILES BROKEN/LOOSE ADJACENT TO PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS/SEAL HOLES IN WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

  16. Apr 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 48F TO 68F INSIDE DESERT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. EGGS 48.8F, BEEF 49.9F, SALMON 44.2F, MEATLOAF 50.9F AND POTAE FILLING 68.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 10LBS WORTH $44.94 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. TEMPERATURE OF REACH IN COOLER WAS 39.2F CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED VERY DEEP LACERATION ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARD ALMOST SHREDDING INTO PIECES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND NOT TO USE CUTTING BOARD TO AVOID FOOD CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MEAT GRINDER, MEAT SLICER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND ALSO ALONG WALL BASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE CABINETS AT THE BAR. (ALSO EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS AND BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED AT A DESIGNATED AREA).

  17. Mar 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, shelving that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage racks, shelving above 2 compartment sink need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls in rear kitchen that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed plaster in staircase shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy in kitchen prep area not clean, needs cleaning.

  18. Sep 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Ready-to-eat foods on buffet not properly stored. Dishes of foods sitting on top of ice at improper temperature-tuna 3lbs at 44.5 F, Pate 3lbs at 48.5 and Cole Slaw 10lbs at 44.0. Also, each table has dairy creamers that states must be refrigerated on package-approximately 100 1oz at 71.3 F. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-approximately 24lbs, value $ 50. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exterior between cooking equipment and walk-in cooler fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Drainline not provided for soda holder. Instructed to install drainline. Exhaust fan not working in basement toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Faucet not maintained at 2comp sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet.

  19. Apr 22, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Apr 14, 2010 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #155550 DATED 1/22/09 #30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN MEALS, SALT. ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OF THE FOOD).#41-MUST ORGANIZE AND DISCARD ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ITEMS IN THE 2 STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICE BINS NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BUILT IN COLD PLATE ASSEMBLY OR PROVIDE A SEPARATE ICE BIN FOR CONSUMMABLE ICE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL ICE CREAM BUCKET IN THE ICE CREAM COOLER, TO PROTECT THE ICE CREAM FOR ANY DUST AND CONTAMINANTS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD IN THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.