Pastry

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO CRUSHED ICE MACHINE BREAKING CHUNKS OF WALL BULGING OUT AND BREAKING, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

3. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Found about 40 live fruit flies at pastry kitchen, instructed to eliminate, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Broom and dust pan placed too close to food mixer, instructed to keep away.

5. Mar 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jan 31, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jan 24, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AROUND SHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MACHINES IS BEING CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN PASTRY KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEAT CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

8. May 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

9. Nov 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PASTRY PREP ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Sep 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, BEING PREPARED, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC, BY FOOD HANDLER AT PASTRY PREP AREA FOR RUSH STREET PANTRY FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDE ON LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

11. Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 (A) (B 1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, BEING PREPARED, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC, BY FOOD HANDLER AT PASTRY PREP AREA FOR RUSH STREET PANTRY FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS, WITH COMMON NAME, LISTED INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURE, ALLERGENS, EXPIRATION DATES, ETC, MUST PROVIDE ON LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 (A) (A)- OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH WASHING AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

12. May 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

13. Sep 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FAN UNIT IN THE LEFT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FROST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVER IN THE PROOFING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

15. Nov 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA HANGING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.

16. Jan 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOIL USED AS LINER FOR STOVE AND BOTTOM OF OVENS. REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE AT ALL TIMES. FAN COVER IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR PRODUCE CONTAINING DUST. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND UNCLEAN WATER POOLED UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM MEAT CUTTING ROOM. REMOVE POOLED WATER. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL WITH ATTACHED FRENCH FRY MAKER UNCLEAN. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN WALL IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

17. May 13, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BUTCHER SHOP PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT COMMISSARY WHERE NEEDED (ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN), 7TH FLOOR KITCHEN AND PASTRY KITCHEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE MOVABLE PREP TABLE.

18. May 3, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE PASTRY PREP KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BUTCHER SHOP PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT COMMISSARY WHERE NEEDED (ESPECIALLY IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN), 7TH FLOOR KITCHEN AND PASTRY KITCHEN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE MOVABLE PREP TABLE.

19. May 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES AROUND COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM PREP TABLES,

20. Aug 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS AROUND DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES (PASTRY KITCHEN). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED WALLS (EAST SECTION) OF THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED/FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY LEAKS ON BOTTOM PIPES OF SINKS MUST BE ADDRESSED & LENGHT OF SPRAYER FAUCETS MUST SHORTENED (ABOVE WATER LEVEL OF SINKS). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

21. Dec 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.