Maya's Pizza, INC.
8550 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1846595
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE BASEMENT AND REAR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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May 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLE,CONTAINERS)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF ON 1ST FL. AND MOPSINK AND DISH RACK IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM OVERHEAD SHELF AND CHEMICAL SHELF,RUST FROM REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BASEMENT 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT BASEMENT HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALL NEXT TO FRYER AND UNDERNEATH PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 26, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY NOT FINISHED . MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT IN SPOTS, ALSO FLOORS ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 28, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 21, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD NOR TO-GO MENUS FOR ALL TCS FOODS (COOKED TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2288715 ON 5/13/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (58) 2-102.13 - OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM OR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOOD (COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE (IDENTIFING THE TCS FOOD USING AN ASTREIK) AND A REMINDER (CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-502.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD THERMOMETER UNABLE TO TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BATTERY FOR THE THERMOMETER OR OBTAIN A NEW THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARBOARD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SOME DUST AND GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED EMPTY BOXES(FLAT) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 29, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOER IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OPERATING WITHOUT A CERFIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZAS AND CHEESE, SAUCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN [PREP AREA
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Feb 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN REAR BY COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 7, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 15, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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/PROPERLY STORE MOPS AFTER USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.RESEAL REAR STORAGE FLOOR UNDER REAR BOX FREEZER
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET W/ 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AND CLEAN ALL FAN COVERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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.