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Giordano's Restaurant

1340 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

57cited violations
6serious tier
19inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2184219
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025100
2024273
2023130
2022140
2021120
2020361
20192142
2018120
2017150
2016130
2015100
2014240
2013120

Inspections

  1. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED 3 PREP COOLING UNITS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BEVERAGE SPILLAGE UNDER SEAT CUSHIONS AT BOOTH IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED UNISEX SHARED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR, ALONG FLOOR BASE, AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Feb 26, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.12: **C** Prohibitions FOUND SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS OR SHIELD PIPES.

  4. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND WHITE PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, VARIETY OF CHEESE, CALAMARI, VARIETY OF SALAD DRESSINGS ETC. ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 52F. LOCATED AT THE PASTA STATION, IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PASTA STATION REACH IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER SEWAGE PIPES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS OR SHIELD PIPES.

  5. Mar 1, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Feb 4, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE

  7. Dec 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  8. Aug 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Aug 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      UPON ARRIVAL FOUND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE INOPERABLE; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WHEN MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND READY TO BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT.

  10. Aug 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WASHROOMS,HALLWAY,FRONT PREP AREA AND BAR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 75F THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT(UTILITY SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, HANDWASHING SINKS). HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM CEILING ONTO REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA (HOT LINE). MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Apr 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-203.13 OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WASHING GAUGE/ PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  12. Apr 3, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING(PATRONS) HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU (PIZZA, CHICKEN, SALADS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP AND CUT/SLICED READY TO EAT PIZZA , WITH BARE HANDS IN SIDE REAR PREP AREA (LARGE DEEP DISH IN HOUSE GO ORDER). INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,BUCKETS, BOWLS, ETC. STORED INSIDE. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME OF OPERATION. PERSON IN CHARGED REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT DRYING PROVISION OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HAND SINK IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS IN REAR PREP WARE WASHING ARE. FINAL RINSE AT 134-147 DEGREES F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WASHING GAUGE/ PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR, GAUGE DOES NOT MOVE NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL WARE WASHING MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS; WASH SOLUTION AT 134 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION MUST BE AT 155 DEGREES F AND MAINTAIN FOR WASH SOLUTION CYCLE. PURE FORCE REPAIRED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  13. Mar 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO AIR GAP LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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

      THE HAND SINK (BY THE MICROWAVE) IN THE HOT/COLD PRODUCTION FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, COOLERS AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORES ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  15. May 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      HAND SINK FAUCET AT DISH ROOM HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT MAIN COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE TO COOKES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION STORED ON FOOD SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

  16. Jul 14, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Nov 14, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND DISH MACHINE, SODA DISPENSOR AND BAR GUNS. CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AROUND SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      POSSIBLE WASTE PIPES IN NEED OF COVERING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. IF WASTE PIPES THEY MUST BE COVERED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Mar 5, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE BEVERAGE STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER TO THE FLOOR.

  19. Nov 7, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVED STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDER ACTIVE PIPES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER ON THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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.