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Banquet/ballroom

540 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

58cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
17tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
33841
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025150
2024120
2023110
2022120
2019130
2018260
2017130
2016240
2015120
2014261
2013270
2012170
2011130
2010160

Inspections

  1. Jan 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

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

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HAND SINKS ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET PREP SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FOR DRAINING PIPE, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED ON 2 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IS BROKEN ON 5TH FLOOR BANQUET, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR GRPOUT IS ALSO MISSING THROUGHOUT PREP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean surface.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler/freezer, instructed to provide adequate lighting.

  4. Mar 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade. food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

  5. Jan 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUSTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL WORKING COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED INSULATIONS ON THE COOLING LINE IN THE WALKING COOLER NOT MAINTED/LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RE-INSULT A NEW COOLING LINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BINS IN 5TH FLOOR WALK IN COOLER BEING USED TO BLANCHE POTATOES WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 6TH FLOOR COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR ELEVATOR ON 7TH FLOOR, NEAR COFFEE URNS ON 7TH FLOOR, AND IN DISH ROOM ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING LIGHTS.

  7. Oct 22, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AND CONVENIENT USE FOR EMPLOYEES, IN BANQUET DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.13- OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN DISH WASHING AREA ON 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

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

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LIBELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN POTS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  10. Sep 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  11. Sep 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 55 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BACK RIGHT EXTERIOR CORNER OF THE RIGHT WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE SLICER AND CAN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOORING APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE WHERE THE FLOOR MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP BY REPAIRING THE FLOORING AND/OR COVING IN THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.

  12. Nov 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE HOT SIDE OF THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  13. Nov 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO COLD WATER, DRAINING SLOWLY AND WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER, ADEQUATE DRAINING AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

  14. Jan 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS CONTAINING BULK FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

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

      MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.

  16. May 3, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CEILING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR BUCKLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

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

      BULK AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND ICE MAKER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DAMAGED TOP SECTION OF WALL ABOVE LARGE COOKING POTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WEAK HOT WATER PRESSUR AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONE FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      BROKEN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER IS POPPING OUT AT VARIOUS SECTIONS- MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SPRAYER FAUCETS AT DUMP SINKS MUST STAY ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THESE SINKS-INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN. 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.

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

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF GROUT TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHTS MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT STEAM POT IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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.