RecordWell Data

Carbon

300 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

110cited violations
9serious tier
30inspections
35tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1802129
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024291
2023110
2022130
2021180
2019160
20184140
2017641
20164266
2015270
2014140
2013150
2012240
2011260
20102131

Inspections

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE BAR DINING AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13: OBSERVED THE PIPES AND THE SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD AND GREASE DROPLETS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE PEPSI COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER THE VEGETABLE SANITIZING SINK NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AN OPENING IN THE METAL WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT, AND AN OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE BAR DINING AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF THE RESTAURANT NEAR THE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES: IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA OF RESTAURANT, IN THE GROUT OF THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT, ON THE LEDGE OF THE WALL UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE REGISTER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. IN THE BASEMENT: IN ALL CLOSET SPACES, ON THE METAL POST IN THE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE HANDLE OF THE INOPERABLE WALK-IN UNIT USED FOR STORAGE, ON THE LEDGE OF THE STAIRCASE, IN THE SPACE UNDER THE STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE PIPES AND THE SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD AND GREASE DROPLETS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE PEPSI COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER THE VEGETABLE SANITIZING SINK NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AN OPENING IN THE METAL WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT, AND AN OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE INOPERABLE WALK-IN UNIT USED FOR STORAGE OF BOXES AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS IN THE BASEMENT, SO THE AREAS ARE ACCESSIBLE AND CLEAR OF POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Nov 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jun 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      BOTTOMS OF STEAMERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL IN 3 COMPARTMENT DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jun 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT SHELVES WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE/SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING DEATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL THE CORNERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  6. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED USED KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BETWEEN USES BEFORE RESTORING IN KNIFE RACK.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (COS) AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED; MUST PROVIDE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  7. Dec 5, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CLEAN LARGE CAN OPENER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALL AT KNIVE HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Nov 19, 2018 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jul 20, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MANAGER CAN NOT PRODUCE THE EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE EQUIPMENT OR POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE A GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGAN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  10. Jan 22, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS BEHINF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED BETWEEN DISH MACHINE SINK AND 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Nov 20, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING THE SAME TONGS ON RAW CHICKEN AND COOKED CHICKEN, AT FRONT GRILL STATION. COOKED CHICKEN WAS REMOVED FROM GRILL WITH SAID TONGS AND PLACED IN HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD PRODUCT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A VALUE OF $10.00, WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO USE DIFFERENT TONGS FOR COOKED AND DIFFERENT TONGS FOR RAW FOODS, TO ELIMINATE CROSS CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED BETWEEN DISH MACHINE SINK AND 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  12. Oct 24, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jul 28, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jun 23, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jun 2, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Mar 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COUNTER TOP BY HOT HOLDING UNIT OF FOOD SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS AND AT REAR OF SPILLS FROM SYRUP BOXES.

  17. Sep 15, 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 FOOD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND RAW FISH AT 47.3F AND 50.2F THAT WAS PREPPED THIS MORNING PER EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT FISH MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. FISH DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 20LBS VALUED AT $64.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS, CASHIER TOUCHING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AFTER HANDLING MONEY AND EMPLOYEES LEAVING THE PREP AREA AND RETURN TO PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS AND AS FREQUENTLY AS NEEDED AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK, PEELING PAINT AND UNCAPPED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL WASTE LINES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE INTERCEPTOR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE SPRAYER OR A SPIGOT AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL.

  18. Jul 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLE, AND PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK, PEELING PAINT AND UNCAPPED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL WASTE LINES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE INTERCEPTOR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  19. Jul 1, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 44.0F-47.1F , 3LBS OF RED SALSA AT 45.0F-48.0F, 2 LBS OF CHUNKY RED SALSA AT 47.4F, 3LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 50.0F, 3LBS OF ELOTE MIX (CHEESE, MAYO AND MARGARINE), 1/2 LB OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.7F, 1/2 LB OF TEQUILA LIME SAUCE AT 52.1F, 2 1/2LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 48.2F, 5LBS OF SLICED AVACADOS AT 61.6F AND 10LBS OF RAW FISH AT 47.4F. ALL FOOD WERE FOUND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE OR ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 34LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK USING COLD WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO USE TEMPERED HOT WATER FOR ALL HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT SANITIZING CUTTING BOARDS IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE USE GRATED CHEESE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AS WELL AS REPLACING ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND IN CORNERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILSD UP. ALSO OBSERVED AREAS OF RAW CONCRETE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BASEMENT RESTROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE WATER LINE BELOW THE MOP SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET MOPS SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

  20. Mar 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND THREE COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP.

  21. Jun 30, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAIN BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO ISTALL PROPERLY SO IT DRAINS TOWARDS SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETR IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

  22. Jan 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUSTOMERS SEATING IN REACH OF OPEN FOOD AND PREP COUNTER WITHOUT A SNEEZE GUARD INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETRERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT IS NOT MET. Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  23. Apr 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE WORN AND BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Jan 15, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND WALLS UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  25. Sep 26, 2012 Complaint · 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 DISWASHING AREAS/ FOOD STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

  26. Apr 27, 2012 Complaint · 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 DRY STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DISWASHING AREAS NOT ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  27. Jun 16, 2011 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.(excessive grease buildup).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE AREAS NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.

  28. Apr 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.(excessive grease buildup).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE AREAS NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.

  29. Jun 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT RED AND GREEN SALSA INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP OF 47.5F. MANAGER STATES PRODUCTS WERE COOLED ON 06/14/10, NO TIME/TEMP LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCTS, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT #40LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE BUILD-UP AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION INSIDE SMALL PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE HANDLE AT FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT-(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SODA LINES AT FRONT AND REAR AREA AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND CLEAN WALL/CEILING JUNCTIONS INSIDE MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA, REMOVE LARGE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AROUND DINING TABLES AT OUTDOOR PATIO TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.

  30. Feb 25, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND READY TO EAT INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED DESSERT PORTIONS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLIDING DOOR AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, GRILLS, STOVE, FRYERS, FAN GRID COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, AND REMOVE STAINS AT CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SECTIONS BY WALK-IN COOLER TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN TOILET ROOMS, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, CLEAN CEILING PANELS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, AND WALLS UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE, REPLACE STAINED AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT OUTSIDE AREA, ORGANIZE CLEANING SUPPLIES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS.

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.