Mr Zees #2

4356 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

91cited violations

1serious tier

22inspections

27tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 1927728
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	0	0
2025	1	2	0
2024	1	3	0
2023	1	3	0
2021	1	7	0
2020	1	10	0
2019	1	6	0
2018	1	3	0
2017	1	6	0
2016	2	8	0
2015	1	5	0
2014	2	12	0
2013	1	6	0
2012	2	9	1
2011	2	8	0
2010	1	3	0

Inspections

Sep 9, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Apr 16, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Feb 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Jan 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  OBSERVED 1 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
Feb 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELFS.
- Severity not stated
  WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY PIPE THAT CONNECTS TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366805 DATED: 04/02/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. Jul 2, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Jul 2, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Apr 2, 2020 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SIGNS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Mar 25, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SIGNS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,CHILI) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP COOLER WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUSTS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES AND RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF TAYLOR MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND CEILING VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Aug 25, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST LABEL/DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALL PACKAGED SALAD FOR SALE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE REAR AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWERS OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Oct 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INTERIOR AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  WALL BY REAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TILE GROUT NEEDS REPAIR,
Feb 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1546383, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  SMELL, ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ROD SINK AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP,
May 26, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCT FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (INSIDE COOLER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, PREP STORAGE AND COUNTER WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN CREVICES.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Nov 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Damaged stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
May 19, 2014 Canvass · 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 ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES UP).
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS BEANEATH THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE REAR CLOSET.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AREAS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Jan 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine no clean, need detailed cleaning.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Jul 18, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  EXTERIOR OF 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVERS IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED.
May 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  
  IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR UTENSILS AND DISHES CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITH DETERGENT AND RINSING WITH WARM WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT USING SANITIZER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SET UP THE 3RD SINK WITH CHLORINE,BEFORE END OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING RINSE WAS 100ppm CHLORINE
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  EXTERIOR OF 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVERS IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED
May 26, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment, coolers, shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floor under cooking equipment and along wallbase thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Feb 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Sinks, interior ice machine panel, interior coolers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed that thermometer must visible inside cooler.
Mar 12, 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. EXTERIOR OF COOKING GRILL GREASY ,UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA GREASY,MUST BE CLEAN
- 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. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 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. FLOOR IN MOPSINK AREA/OFFICE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND GREASY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.