RecordWell Data

European Classic

5930 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60646 · Cook County

93cited violations
2serious tier
20inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1139389
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025280
2024160
2023130
2022140
2021190
20191100
2017280
2016260
2015140
2014251
2013150
2012140
20112100
20102111

Inspections

  1. Mar 13, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Mar 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OT REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2590420 DATED 3/5/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED ASHTRAYS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES WITH DIRT, CRUMBS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB/ BLOWNOUT BULB AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

  5. Aug 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LIGHTSWITCH AND WALL PLATE VERY BUMPY AND DIRTY ON WALL AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT STAIRS. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF CRUMBS AND GREASE DEPOSIT ON SHELVES, TABLES AND RACK. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES TABLES AND RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND STOVE AND FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS RELATED TO THE BUSSINESS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT SURFACES CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED.

  6. Jul 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELF BEING USED UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285698. #58-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS HAS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4/24/2019, REPORT #2285698. MUST DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

  7. Apr 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL DRY FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ALL BAG OF FLOUR AND SUGAR MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      HOLE AND GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,REPAIR HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS ARTICLES/ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUCH ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS HAS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  8. Aug 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      dis play cooler door tracks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/ broken floor tiles, exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area by display cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors by front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

  9. Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall outside storage room closed had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  10. Apr 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Apr 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES (PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1527613 ISSUED ON 03-06-2015) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES AND REORGANIZE.

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

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

      RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLER AND STORAGE SHLEVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUJT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSSARY CLUTTER STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS.

  13. Apr 3, 2014 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SECOND EXTERIOR DOOR TO PROPERLY FIT THE DOOR FRAME AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR IN FRONT OF THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AND WAS CLOSED DURING INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FROST FROM ALL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

  14. Mar 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TWO ELONGATED PIES WHICH AS PER OWNER "HAD COOKED MUSHROOM AND ONIONS 60.5F AND THE OTHER FILLED WITH COOKED POTATOES AND BEEF" 63.9F APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS VALUED AT $8.00 DOLLARS ON A FLAT ALUMINUM SHEET ON THE COUNTER TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD PRODUCT.CRITICAL CITATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SECOND EXTERIOR DOOR TO PROPERLY FIT THE DOOR FRAME AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR IN FRONT OF THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AND WAS CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FROST FROM ALL OF THE ICE BOX FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

  15. Feb 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR BY TABLE WITH MIXER, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLER ALSO BY THE HAND WASH SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK BY WINDOW AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR FOOD PREP TABLE BY THE STOVE (ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NNEDED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  16. Jul 31, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of storage racks/shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor under storage shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, and bsmt storage areas need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation) in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Must provide thermometer to front display cooler(pastry cooler)

  17. Dec 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged floor behind front counter had holes, shall be reapaired. floor behind cooler needs detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ceiling, wall by mixer not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/broken light shield in prep area shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning above front counter.

  18. Jan 26, 2011 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.Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

    • 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.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor)not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods.Walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning, ceiling in bsmt.,had peeling pait, hole near stairway, shall be repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Misiing light shields in bsmt., storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep area, front display areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers need cleaning. Missing vent guard of display cooler shall be provided.

  19. Aug 9, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves, sinks, utensils and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside all coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

  20. Jul 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Front cooler not maintaining proper temperature while storing foods and condiments. Found front display cooler at 60.3 F, while in use storing cookies and assorted pastries thats non-potentially hazardous. Instructed to repair cooler and maintain temperature at 40 F or below. No citation issued at this time. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves, sinks, utensils and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners, behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside all coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.

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.