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Yellow Rose Cafe

5640 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60646 · Cook County

98cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
50484
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025251
2024140
2023240
2022190
2021282
2020140
20191120
2017280
2016130
2015150
2014250
2013151
2012120
20112100
20102142

Inspections

  1. Feb 28, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PRODUCES AN IMPROPER SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF RAISING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Feb 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR S ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

  5. May 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR.SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 6-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILDS COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Apr 27, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SAUSAGE PATTIES FOUND AT 53.4F, APPROXIMATELY 12 CARTONS OF SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 44.2F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 45.9F, APPROXIMATELY 10 BOTTLES OF MILK WITH HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT 46.9F, CHORIZO FOUND AT 46.1F, HALF & HALF FOUND AT 47.1F AND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 PACKAGES OF SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, STEAK, EGGS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXAMPLES ON HOW TO CORRECTLY WRITE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.5F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON 1/7/2021. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICES WERE COMPLETED IN 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES ON PREMISES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR BY 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/22/2020 REPORT #2357102. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.

  9. Jan 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS AT 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS A 6-DOOR REFIGERATOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.

  10. Jan 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL, HAND SOAP AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      INSTRUCTED TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY WAY OF DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WRITTEN ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND OTHER FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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

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

      Prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen area 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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls the had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

  12. Jan 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Prep table in rear kitchen lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall by prep table in rear kitchen area had food splattering, not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

  13. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND ON ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.------USABLE ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES (SOAP, BLEACH ETC.) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.

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

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

      FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL TO PREVENT COMTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OVER BULBS.

  15. Oct 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER.

  16. Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 6DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE SERVICE COUNTERS.

  17. Jan 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.5F TO 78.1F AT FOOD PREP TABLE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. 3 TRAYS OF EGGS AT 52.4F, HAM AT 78.1F AND HASH BROWN AT 52.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 26IBS AT $60 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CRITIACAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND WHERE EVER NEEDED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT COUNTER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SANITZE AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES NOZZLES OF THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  18. Jul 11, 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 cooking equipment, front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Peeling paint, exposed insulation in closet area in rear kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.

  19. Nov 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shelving rack had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of rear prep table in rear kitchen area not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor under shelving, reach in freezer in prep area need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Damaged/stained ceiling tile in front counter area shall be replaced/repaired, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.

  20. Mar 10, 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, storage shelving in front counter area need cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine 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, storage shelving, and storage room 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, gaps, holes in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need claning in kitchen area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy had excees grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(Ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms need cleaning.

  21. Aug 9, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Violation #02 now corrected.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves 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 under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.

  22. Jul 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler internal temperature at 45.1F while in used, no potentially hazardous foods in cooler at this time. Manager aware of cooler thermometer inside reads 50.0F. Instructed to manager to repair cooler and cooler must maintain 40F or below during operation. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No citation issued at this time.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves 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 under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.

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.