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Golden Nugget

2406 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

86cited violations
8serious tier
24inspections
47tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
37910
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263123
2025120
2024240
2023130
20223112
2021230
2020340
20192190
2017140
2016140
2015150
2014273
2013120
2012160

Inspections

  1. May 6, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT COVERING AS WELL FRONT HOUSE EMPLOYEE EATING MUFFIN NEAR BREAD STORAGE AND HOT HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE EATING AND BEVERAGES AWAY FROM FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  2. Feb 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  3. Feb 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50PPM AND 100PPM TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (3 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, PORTIONED, HASH, DICED HAM, LIQUID EGGS, 2 DOZEN EGGS, 3 LBS CHORIZO. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGED BETWEEN 49-55F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @52F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOOD (DICED HAM, CHORIZO, POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  4. Mar 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

  5. Feb 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jan 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BEING.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-23 INSPECTION # 2571316: VIOLATION 55 .OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.V58. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.

  7. Feb 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Jul 11, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560193 ON 7/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Jul 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (ONIONS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, CHORIZO AT 51.6F, CHEESE AT 51.1F, AND SALSA AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED IN A POSITION ON THE WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DIPPER WELL THAT COULD CONTAMINATE THE WATER AND UTENSILS IN THE DIPPER WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT SOAP OR WATER FROM HAND WASHING CANNOT CONTAMINATE CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE DIPPER WELL.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE END CAP MISSING FROM ONE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  11. Aug 20, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Aug 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2401652 DATED ON 09/25/20 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, #55 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090.

  13. Sep 25, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

  14. Apr 24, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Apr 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE IS AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, SALSA, MEAT. ETC) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  16. May 30, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS DEMONSTRATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS READY TO EAT BACON AND LINK SAUSAGES.OBSERVED 1- MALE REMOVE COOKED BACON FROM CUTTING BOARD AND PLACED ON PLATE AND OTHER ONE PUT BACON AND SAUSAGE ON CUTTING BOARD TO PUT ON PLATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. SPINACH 55.0F,3LBS. DICED HAM 52.6F,1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 51.1F ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4LBS. 1/2 DOZEN.$18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF THE USE OF GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA.

  17. Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ON FRONT SERVICE LINE .

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL AND PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Jun 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN 2ND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Mar 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HOLE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SECOND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  20. Feb 19, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUSR SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.

  21. Aug 29, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND CHORIZO, HAM, EGGS, SAUSAGE, MEATLOAF, CORNED BEEF HASH, AND STEAK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6F-58.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  22. Jul 1, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR UNIT SO IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND 24 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, EGGS, CHEESE, BEEF, CREAMER, POTATOES), VALUED AT $40, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.4F TO 55.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE LARGE CAN OF LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  23. Oct 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,

  24. Jan 4, 2012 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 PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS 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. MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL FOOD PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVING AND ALL OTHER SHELVING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER MAIN GRILL AND INTERIOR OF FRYER.

    • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND UNDER BOOTHS AT CUSTOMER DINING 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.MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AT KITCHEN AND ELSEWHERE WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR PEELING INSULATION AT COLD WATER PIPE AT WALL NEXT TO BREAD TABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENT IN FRONT OF FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE 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.MUST REPAIR VENTS IN BOTH LADIES RESTROOMS.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • 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 CLEAN/BETTER ORGANIZE/DECLUTTER WATER HEATER AREA ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE BY EXIT BACK DOOR.

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.