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Green Street Smoked Meats/high Five Ramen/sawada C

112 N GREEN ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

95cited violations
11serious tier
26inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2252841
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
2025420
2024261
2023151
2022121
2021260
2020110
2019261
20182101
20172111
20162152
20153253
2014130
2013110

Inspections

  1. Aug 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      UNWRAPPED/EXPOSED SINGLE SERVICE BEVERAGE STRAWS IMPROPERLY STORED IN LOWER LEVEL AT HIGH FIVE RAMEN AREA. SINGLE- SERVICE ARTICLES that are intended for FOOD- or lip-contact shall be furnished for CONSUMER self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an APPROVED dispenser

  2. Jun 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      UNWRAPPED/EXPOSED SINGLE SERVICE BEVERAGE STRAWS IMPROPERLY STORED IN LOWER LEVEL AT HIGH FIVE RAMEN AREA. SINGLE- SERVICE ARTICLES that are intended for FOOD- or lip-contact shall be furnished for CONSUMER self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an APPROVED dispenser

  3. Oct 20, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Sep 9, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Sep 2, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE DRY STORAGE/REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A SECTION OF UNFINISHED DRYWALL OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR COVER THE WALL SECTION SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  7. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Feb 26, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE BASIN WAS FILLED WITH ALMOND MILK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS FOUR QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT COFFEE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN AND MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  9. May 31, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. RAW TURKEY, PORK BROTH, BROCCOLI SLAW, COOKED MAC N CHEESE, PORK SAUSAGES, PORK BELLY, SALMON, CHICKEN STOCK, AND BEEF BRISKET ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPPING MEAT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE RIGHT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (1 OUT OF 3) WITH HOT WATER AT 80F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100-120F.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE 2 UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENITLATION HOODS LOCATED IN GREEN STREET SMOKED MEATS AND HIGH FIVE RAMEN PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  10. Jul 14, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Found 5 large containers 25lbs each of cooked beans held at 48.9f in walk-in cooler, placed in cooler a day before. instructed to hold Cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 125 lbs of cooked beans discarded valued at $700

    • Severity not stated

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

      using cloth towels to dry wet utensils. instructed to air dry aonly

  11. Jul 27, 2021 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF TABLE AT EAST PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  12. Jun 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE OF TABLE AT EAST PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  13. Oct 20, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND RAMEN KITCHEN TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.

  14. Jul 1, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jun 24, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF COOKED SMOKED BEEF BRISKET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56F IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD, COOKED SMOKED BRISKET, COOKED PORK BELLY,BROCCOLI SALAD ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE BAR PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... ON LIQUOR POURING NOZZLES, ON ICE BINS, FLYING NEAR DUMP SINKS , AND ON TOP OF THE DRINKING GLASS BRIMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. INTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF A LICENSEE HOLDER.

  16. Apr 19, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN REAR, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON MAIN, 2ND FLOOR,AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  17. Apr 11, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A HOLD HOLDING UNIT, AND STORED ON THE TOP OF A PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 15 LBS OF PULLED PORK, 127F, VALUED AT $130. 50 LBS OF SALADS: POTATO, MACARONI, BROCCOLI, TEMPS RANGED FROM 50F TO 57F, VALUED AT $350. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE, AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE PRESENT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 1/17/2017. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-010.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN REAR, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON MAIN, 2ND FLOOR,AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE SOILED LINES IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD.

  18. Jan 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOOD BURNING OVEN INTERIOR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHIPPING PAINT AT SUPPORT COLUMN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT RESTAURANT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE TO STORE NICE AND NEATLY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  19. Jan 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ON STEAM UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMP, MIX CORN AND BEEF, READING 127-130'F, ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS AND $370.00 IN VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 140'F OR ABOVE. CITATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PASTRY ITEMS IN CAFE AREA AT FRONT COUNTER NOT WRAPPED AND COVER, NOT PROTECTED FROM THE CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO COVER AT ONCE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 09/06/2016, REPORT #1953810, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOOD BURNING OVEN INTERIOR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHIPPING PAINT AT SUPPORT COLUMN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT RESTAURANT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SPACE TO STORE NICE AND NEATLY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  20. Sep 6, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVERS MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BLACK CEILING IN LOWER LEVEL AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA MUST BE FINISHED IN A LIGHT COLOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

  21. Aug 29, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN LARGE, DEEP PANS IN WALK-IN COOLER: BAKED BEANS 46.8F (DATED YESTERDAY 8/27), BAKED BEANS 44.8F. MACARONI SALAD 54.1F (8/27), BROCCOLI SLAW 45.1F. CONTAINER OF MISO (SOY AND TOFU) AT 52.8F AND COOKED NOODLES AT 49.0F IN LOWER LEVEL PREP COOLER. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Serious Critical

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

      EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED OBSERVED UNCLEAN UTENSILS AND MILK IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK CLEAN, BASIN EMPTY, AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE . EXPOSED WATER PIPES LOCATEDS IMMEDIATELY ABOVE PREP TABLE AT NEWLY ADDED LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME. EXPOSED PIPES CAN NOT BE LOCATED ABOVE PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR FOR GREEN ST MEATS AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTOOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SINGLE SERVICE BEVERAGE STRAWS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVERS MISSING AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NON USED FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IMMEDIATELY ABOVE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STRAINERS OBSERVED IN ALL BASINS OF SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO HAVE STRAINERS STORED IN SINKS DESIGNATED AS DUMP SINKS.

  22. Oct 13, 2015 Short Form Complaint · 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 CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.

  23. Aug 21, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      : CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.

  24. Aug 14, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      FOUND FRESH CLAMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG AND ORIGINAL PACKAGING ATTACHED TO PRODUCT. MUST KEEP PRODUCT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND TAG ATTACHED UNTIL ALL PRODUCT IS PREPARED AND SOLD AND KEEP TAGS FOR 90 DAYS AFTERWARDS ON PREMISES. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). 6 LB VALUED AT $75 DISCARDED.

    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      4-DRAWER REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.1F-47.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BEING COOLED IN DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS WITH PREP DATES OF 8-13-15 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS-51.2F, COOKED CHILLI-47.1F, POTATO SALAD-48.7F, SMOKED PASTRAMI-45.1F, MACARONI SALAD-51.6F. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW COBTAINERS WHEN COOLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 200LB VALUED AT $500 DISCARDED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      IMPROPER PEST CONTROL AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. 5 LARGE FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, 5 SMALL FLIES ALSO OBSERVED FLYING AROUND ICE MACHINES IN REAR PREP AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOFED, A LARGE OPENING FOUND AT LOWER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR(1/4IN GAP 3 INCHES WIDE). MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO REQUEST A VISIT AND REPAIR REAR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE SIDES OF ICE MACHINES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREAS(INCLUDING BASEMENT), IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND IN FAR REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA(COMMON AREA FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS,DIRT, STAINS AND PUDDLES OF WATER PRESENT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAK IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPAIR IT. INSULATE PIPES CONNECTED ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT WATER FROM DRIPPING ON FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT SI STORED.

  25. Sep 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE NECESSARY OF DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT/WALL PAPER NOTED AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN LARGE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ON MAIN FLOOR.

  26. Oct 15, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME AREAS OF DINING ROOM WALLS ARE OF BRICK; SEALANT HAS BEEN APPLIED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY MORE SEALANT TO AREAS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.