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Icafe

1812-1814 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60613 · Cook County

68cited violations
2serious tier
10inspections
53tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2814214
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20252110
20242191
20232181
20222110
2021180

Inspections

  1. Jul 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS.

  2. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED DRY RED PEPPER FLAKES PROVIDED IN OPEN, UNPROTECTED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT EACH INDIVIDUAL TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRY RED PEPPER FLAKE CONTAINERS AND OTHER CONDIMENTS ADEQUATELY COVERED AND PROTECTED WHEN PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL SURFACE (ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF GRILL) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SURFACE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

  3. May 29, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE MISSING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EVERY PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE PRESENT ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (COOKED MEAT, MEAT PASTRIES, SOUPS) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED DRY RED PEPPER FLAKES PROVIDED IN OPEN, UNPROTECTED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT EACH INDIVIDUAL TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRY RED PEPPER FLAKE CONTAINERS AND OTHER CONDIMENTS ADEQUATELY COVERED AND PROTECTED WHEN PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR VERIFYING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL SURFACE (ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF GRILL) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SURFACE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Mar 6, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED PREPARED, PRE-PACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS FOR SALE TO GO IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY TOGO COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING FAUCET ON THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  5. Feb 27, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN THE CREATED FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOODS ARE BEING DISPENSED AND SERVED FROM A DISPLAY CASE, BREADS SLICED, CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND COFFEE STATION. A WALL HAS BEEN INSTALLED BETWEEN THE ONCE ONE FULL FOOD PREP KITCHEN WITH A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AND THE NEWLY INSTALLED WALL SEPARATES THE TWO PREP AREAS WITHOUT ACCESS TO THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS TO A FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED THE WEST KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINK WITH A FOOD/TEA/COFFEE STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK NOT ALLOWING ACCESSIBILITY FOR HAND WASHING. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED THE STRAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE WEST KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS ASSORTED COOKED, STUFFED PASTRIES FILLED WITH BEEF, CHICKEN AND POTATO IN THE FRONT DISPLAY GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 45.5F TO 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED PREPARED, PRE-PACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS FOR SALE TO GO IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY TOGO COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE THE PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS ON PREP SURFACES. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER AND THE OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.-----NOTED PLASTIC UTENSILS AND FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED IN FOOD PREP THAT APPEAR MELTED/BURNT. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR AND DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING FAUCET ON THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT FOOD PREP AREA CAPPUCCINO/COFFEE STATION AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS UNDER BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE CARPETING FROM THE FLOORS OF THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PATIO AND INSIDE DIRTY MOP BUCKETS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE SERVICE SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-22-23 NOT CORRECTED.#43-NOTED SERVING PLATES AND SILVERWARE ON SHELVES AND TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND COVER ALL SERVING PLATES AND SILVERWARE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION. #47- CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #55- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR (EXTERIOR). FLOORS INSIDE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS ICE MACHINE) AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#58- 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Sep 22, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES AND SILVERWARE ON SHELVES AND TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND COVER ALL SERVING PLATES AND SILVERWARE AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR (EXTERIOR) FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 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.

  7. Sep 15, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND EATING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING TASK:- --WIPED HER NOSE AND FACE WITH A PIECE OF CLOTH --CLEANED THE TABLE WITH WIPE CLOTHS --DUMPED TRASH INSIDE THE GARBAGE CAN AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF WEARING GLOVES THAT INCLUDES HAND WASHING WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND WHEN MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE PREP AREA WITH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE OVEN CORNER ACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF SINK AND WATER JAR INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ALL ABOVE CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES AND SILVERWARE ON SHELVES AND TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND COVER ALL SERVING PLATES AND SILVERWARE AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED BROKEN DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE PREP AREA WITH THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR (EXTERIOR) FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS.

    • 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.

  8. Sep 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE AREA DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROTECTED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      4-904.11 OBSERVED CLEAN TABLEWARE (PLATES) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  9. Sep 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE AREA DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROTECTED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED CLEAN TABLEWARE (PLATES) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/27/2021, REPORT #2537360 #58) NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

  10. Oct 27, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED A LARGE MAIL SLOT OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT METAL DOOR WITH NO CLOSING, TIGHT-FITTING SEAL. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING CLOSER OR PERMANENT SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR SECURED COVERING FOR THE DINING ROOM BOX FREEZER.----MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD RAW CHICKEN BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR DRY BULK DRY FOODS. ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE METAL OR PLASTIC.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED A PLASTIC FOOD COVER FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH A MELTED HANDLE AND BADLY STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FRONT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.