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Fontano Foods

1058 W POLK ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

101cited violations
5serious tier
22inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
4844
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026141
2025150
2024292
20231110
2022110
2020120
2019292
2018160
2017130
2016260
2015170
20142180
2013130
2012140
2011140
2010390

Inspections

  1. Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE TOP RAIL OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. TUNA AT 51.0F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE (IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO EACH OTHER) IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES IN WAREWASHING AREA. ALUMINUM FOIL ON WINDOW SILL AND IN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CONTAINER TO STORE SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jul 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING OF PREPACKAGED POPCORN AND OIL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH AN INGREDIENT LIST, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF PLACE OF MANUFACTURE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE OVEN IS LOCATED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE ARE WHERE THE OVEN IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Mar 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED A SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED A SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  4. Mar 8, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SLICING CHEESE AND LUNCHMEAT) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      "NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT DELI COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      "OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  5. Mar 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION. MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP ROOM WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS COVERED WITH A LARGE PLASTIC CRATE COVERING THE SINK BASIN AND HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE CRATE FROM THE SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DISH/PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD CURRENTLY BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS AND PROVIDE SURFACES NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE MEATL SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER ARM ATTACHED TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS AND DOOR HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMER OR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. IT MUST PROVIDE IN EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A THICK LAYER OF GREASE COVERING THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP, AS WELL AS ON THE COVER THAT IS PLACED OVER THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM SAID AREAS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

  6. Jun 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED RAW MEAT FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable), Safe Handling Instructions (applicable to raw Meat and Poultry.

  7. Sep 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COVER ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THAT AREA.

  8. Nov 5, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA WHERE COOKING OVEN AND FREEZERS ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  9. Nov 1, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLD UNITS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE SANDWICH SERVICE LINE @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 10LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES @48.4F, 8 LBS TUNA @49.0F,5 LBS OF SLICED SALAMI @47.0F , 5 LBS SLICED CHEESE @49.9F, AND 5 LBS OF READY TO EAT COLESLAW @48.0F . MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL COLD HELD ITEMS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COLESLAW, POTATO SALAD, PASTA SALAD, PUDDINGS ETC.). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA WHERE COOKING OVEN AND FREEZERS ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  10. Mar 6, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ALSO, PUT INGREDIENT LABELS AND SELL BY DATES ON ALL DESSERTS SOLD AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND REPALCE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SAID COOLER. DISCONTINUE USING SODA AND MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR, ALSO, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IS IN NEED OF REPAIRS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA, NOT IN PREP AREAS.

  11. Jun 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS FIRST FLOOR, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS 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.

  12. Nov 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONDENSOR LEAKING AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

  13. Mar 11, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELF UNIT ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH. CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, AND OPEN SEAMS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME. BOTH SIDES OF DOOR LEADING TO STORAGE ROOM IN REAR NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOPPER GASKETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  14. Oct 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA(0VEN,SINKS, AND PREP TABLES).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF TH WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS INCLUDING BASEMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH KNIFE RACK AND BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTH IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP ROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. ON FIRST FLOOR(STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT, DUST).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS ON FIRST FLOOR, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THW FLOOR. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.

  15. Aug 12, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SEPARATION BETWEEN THE END OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS.PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARD,COUNTER TOPS AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE BLACK RESIDUE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT SLICING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE LEAKS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  16. Aug 5, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT IS MISSING. NOTED WATER SHOOTING FROM OPENING WHERE THE FAUCET SHOULD BE LOCATED WHEN THE WATER TURNER ON AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR FAUCET SPOUT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SEPARATION BETWEEN THE END OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. MUST ALSO EXTEND THE BARRIER ALONG THE PREP TABLE AT THE END OF THE LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS.PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARD,COUNTER TOPS AND SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE BLACK RESIDUE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT SLICING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE LEAKS. MUST ALSO REPAIR HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  17. Mar 25, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN PREMISES WITHOUT STATE NOR CITY APPROVAL, FOUND 20LBS OF ROASTED PORK IN VACUUM PACKAGED BAGS, 10 LBS OF COOKED MEAT BALL TOO THAT WAS VACUUM PACKGED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE MACHINE, MACHINE TAGGED. MUST CONTAC CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, WEAK PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

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

      MUST REPAIR DAMAGED, CRACKED AND CURLED UP FLOOR AT REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE RACKS AT WALK-IN COOLER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR STAFF RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH CUSTOMER AND STAFF RESTROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

  19. Aug 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. THE WOOD RISER UNDER THE MEAT GRINDER IS UNSANITARY, REMOVE UNSANITARY OLD WOOD AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND SANITARY SURFACE.

    • 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. THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE FRONT SANDWICH IS DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE BACK ROOM, CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM. THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE DIRTY CLEAN THE FLOORS.

    • 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. THE BASEMENT HAS UNECESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A FOOD HANDLER WAS PREPARING GROUND BEEF WITHOUT A HAIR NET. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

  20. Nov 29, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the stained cutting board in the rear 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. The floor under the deli prep table needs to be cleaned and damaged tiles repaired under said table and under the 3-compartment sink.

    • 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. Clean the stained ceiling in the rear prep area.

  21. Sep 29, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Repair the damaged baseboards along the sandwich prep line. Repair the gap in the floor behind the deli case.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Fill in the gaps in the paneling.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Repair the basement sink (unused)drain where it leaks. Install an exposed handsink easily accessable ot the rear prep area.

  22. Aug 16, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged baseboards along the sandwich prep line. Repair the gap in the floor behind the deli case.

    • 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. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom. Fill in the gaps in the paneling.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Repair the basement sink (unused)drain where it leaks. Install an exposed handsink easily accessable ot the rear prep area.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.