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Clowns Pancake House

5804 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County

90cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1921596
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025170
20242230
2023130
2022120
2021131
2020130
2019150
2018190
2017120
2016110
2015150
2012270
20114130
2010150

Inspections

  1. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Ice cream scoop held in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code, ie.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Wall behind prep table and gridle at rear kitchen area is made from unfished rough cinder blocks, instructed to provide smooth easily cleanable surface.

  2. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PAKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN LOBBY AREA.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.12 : MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED PALLETS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP , DISH WASHING AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

  4. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2-OZ. PRE-COOKED SAUSAGES AT 125.6F IN A PAN AT GRILL AND 10LBS. GYROS AT 77.2F ON SPIT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10.2 LBS.$42.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU MISSING THE REMINDER ON SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 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 ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNUSED PALLETS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP , DISH WASHING AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573818 4/6/23 NOT CORRECTED #57-2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  5. Apr 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE NEED CLEANING, THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND PUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Apr 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40LBS OF COOKED POTATOES PREPARED 3/31/21 AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F, AND APPROX 16LBS OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.0F,46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  8. Aug 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS,WALLS AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND DUST. ALSO MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FIXTURES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  9. Nov 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING BURGERS, STEAK AND EGGS THAT CAN BE PREPARED AND SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY TO ALL MENUS WITH THE WARNING AND AN ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD THAT CAN BE PREPARED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN

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

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND A VARIETY OF RTE TCF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED IN ANY WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. MAINATAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FOOD, DUST AND DIRT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

  11. Jun 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE A PREP AREAS

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

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

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  13. Oct 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNDERNEATH HANDLES AT PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE HANDLES AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR HANDLES. MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

  14. Oct 25, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES FRONT WAITING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED RUNNING DIPPER WELL, HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM.

  15. Oct 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER FRONT GRILL LOWER STORAGE TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MIXER.CLEAN ALL DUSTY FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES FRONT WAITING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREMISES SERVES HAND DIPPED ICECREAM NEED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL.

  16. Aug 11, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (UNDER VENTILATION HOOD,NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL, ETC). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.

  17. Aug 3, 2011 Short Form Complaint · 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET ALONG WEST WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TELEPHONE WIRES AND FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG WEST WALL NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTALL 16 MESH SCREEN ON VENT ALONG NORTH WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS, ETC.

    • 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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • 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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.

    • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  18. Apr 27, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.

    • 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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

  19. Apr 6, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREAS.

    • 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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

    • 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. SEPARATE BLEACH AND SOAP FROM CONDIMENTS, FLOUR, CORN MEAL, ETC AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, CONTAINERS) UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR. REMOVE DRILL, HAMMER AND BOARDS OFF CANNED GOODS IN REAR STORAGE.

  20. Mar 5, 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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES (CHIPPED PAINT).

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLES.

    • 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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE.

    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • 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. REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.