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4435 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

71cited violations
6serious tier
16inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2451836
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025150
2024291
2023141
2022260
2021150
2019140
2018120
20172193
20164131

Inspections

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND DEAD INSECTS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA UNDER BREAD STORAGE CART AND ON SHELVES UNDER INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN DINING IN WALKWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  2. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:10AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER HITESH PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  4. Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:10AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER HITESH PATEL ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE OR TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF DICED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 1LBS OF TUNA AT 49.8F AND 3LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 14LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  5. Feb 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (TUNA,CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53.5F IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SLICED TURKEY FOUND AT 51.8F, SLICED SALAMI FOUND AT 54.5F AND SLICED HAM FOUND AT 50.3F. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING ORDERS AT PREP LINE WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  6. Feb 17, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND OLD SODA RESIDUE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 10, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE PIPE BELOW. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND OLD SODA RESIDUE INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/27/2021 REPORT #2473159 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX NEAR FRONT DOOR BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND DIRTY CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  9. Jan 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  10. May 30, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKING INTO A CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT TO STOP LEAKING. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK . OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED AND DUSTY LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT, INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR THE GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT FRONT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BACK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BACK AND REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S TOILET

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 25, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED COLD HOLING UNIT UNDER OVEN WAS NOT MET PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE OF THIS UNIT WAS 52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIR, FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN READY. (CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 2 LBS OF ROAST BEEF 44.9F, 2.5 LBS OF CHICKEN 49.5F, 2 LBS OF STEAK 49.0F, 1 LB COLD CUT COMBO 44.2F, 1/2 LB LETTUCE 49.0 F, 1 LB EGG WHITE 50.0F, 1/2 LB VEGGIE PATTIE 52.0F, 1 LBS BUFFALO CHICKEN 49.F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 28.5 LBS $90 (CRITICAL 7-38-005 A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS. FOOD HANDLERS HANDLED MONEY AT REGISTER AND SHE PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD AND READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT, ALSO SAME EMPLOYEE SCRATCHED HER FACE AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HAND. MUST WASH HAND AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (CRITICAL 7-38-010 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 OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR ABOUT 1/4" AND DOOR WAS NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. OBSERVED 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF UNDER REGISTER, AND RECEIPT STORAGE, AND COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR TO BE TIGHTLY FITTING AND REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISE. ( SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME. (SERIOUS 7-42-010 B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOILED AND DUSTY LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT, INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT FRONT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN BACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BACK AND REPAIR LIGHT ABOVE OVEN AT FRONT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN'S TOILET.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIL.

  13. Sep 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NO ENROLLMENT LETTER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED MEATBALLS/W RED SAUCE 165.6*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE BREAD STORAGE CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT OUT ABOVE THE SOUP HOT HOLDING MACHINE NOT WORKING , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/OR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZEL LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

  14. Apr 29, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MEATBALLS/W RED SAUCE 153.8*F, HOT HOLDING, TUNA 40.8*F COLD HOLDING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVCIE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. UES OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  15. Mar 24, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINET NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.

  16. Mar 14, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE 63*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINET NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRONT CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.

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.