RecordWell Data

Pizza Nova Express

558 W 43RD ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

107cited violations
1serious tier
27inspections
49tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
70313
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025150
2024160
2023130
2022140
20213160
2020240
2019120
20181121
2017150
2016270
2015120
20144120
2013150
2012140
2011350
20102120

Inspections

  1. Feb 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Food containers in basement stored under 6" cast iron sewer lines, instructed to move food away from sewer lines or enclose pipes.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Disposable cups and spoons used in food production, instructed to use durable utensils.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, dark section where food containers are stored. Instructed to provide additional lighting.

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

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MUTLI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM AND CARDBOARD TO-GO CONTAINERS STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ALONG THE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES IN THEIR ORIGINAL PROTECTIVE PACKAGING OR STORE COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CAKED-ON DRY FOOD SOIL ON THE INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRY FOOD AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FILTER PANELS AT BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND ENSURE ALL FILTER PANELS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Feb 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED BAKERY FOOD AND EMPLOYEE COFFEE-DRINKING CUPS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • 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 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  4. Feb 9, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN FOOD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AL LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED PACKAGED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHEILDED. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR SHEILD LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

  5. May 20, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: UNDER GRILL, BETWEEN PIZZA OVENS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPEMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL) IN THE VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

  6. Oct 27, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Oct 18, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2509812 5/17/21 NOT CORRECTED-#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#45-MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF STEAM TABLES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS.#51- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP AND HAND SINK.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55- MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.#58- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

  8. May 17, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN WINDOW SILL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS OF STEAM TABLES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP AND HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS AT MOP SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 28, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA AROUND PIZZA PREP STATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.

  10. Apr 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HAND WASH SINK MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  11. Aug 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND CHICKEN SEASONING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO AN AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  12. Dec 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREAS, COOKED CHICKEN PORK, BEEF,ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR 24HOURS MUST HAVE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA, DRY GOODS STORED AND FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT (cap, hair net). MUST OBTAIN AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONVECTION OVEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM DRAINS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY, IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION; DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD AND VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN RESTROOM VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Sep 15, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE. REPAIR HOT WATER TIMED FAUCET ON SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

  14. Nov 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED STEAM TABLE PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PANS AFTER SANITIZING THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING NEXT TO PALLETS OF FLOUR IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT AT THE HOT LINE AREA. MANAGEMENT ORDERED EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT AT ONCE. EMPLOYEE COMPLIED

  15. Mar 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. ALSO INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REAR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WITHIN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ALONG WALL AND UNDER SHELVING OF HEAVY ACCUMMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL AT FRONT COOKING AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER PREP TABLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Mar 17, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Dec 10, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR OVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

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

      OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  19. Apr 1, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN STEAM TABLE LID, INSTRUCTED TO WELD OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: REAR COOLER FANGUARD COVER, INTERIOR OF OVEN, BASEMENT STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT PREP TABLE,AND #10 CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEM NOT BEING USED.

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

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN STEAM TABLE LID, INSTRUCTED TO WELD OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,REAR COOLER FANGUARD COVER, INTERIOR OF OVEN, BASEMENT STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN / SANITIZE BASEMENT PREP TABLE, AND # 10 CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  21. May 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND VARIOUS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AT FRYER STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MENS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ODORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Aug 14, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. REPLACE WORN, BLACK MOULDING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. CUTTING BOARD PITTED, WITH DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  23. Nov 28, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Nov 8, 2011 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. DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.

  25. Mar 21, 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.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED AND PREP FOODS-PASTA,MEATS,BEANS,ETC IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.

    • 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 MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN OFFICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK ON 1ST/BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST INVERT MOPS AFTER USE AND CLEAN MOP SINK OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  26. Dec 13, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL PLASTIC PALLETS IN BASEMENT, SOME FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF SOAP & PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL CRACKS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AWAY ALL COBB WEBS IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL & CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  27. Nov 15, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL PLASTIC PALLETS IN BASEMENT, SOME FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF SOAP & PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEAL ALL CRACKS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AWAY ALL COBB WEBS IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL & CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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.