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Nick Jr.'s Grill

6856 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60707 · Cook County

83cited violations
0serious tier
22inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1992471
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
2025100
2024170
2023100
2022220
2021130
20192140
20181130
2017280
2016270
2015140
20142100
2013100
2012140
2011130
2010120

Inspections

  1. Jun 15, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jun 8, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE TABLE MENUS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).

    • 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 ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROX 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AT CORNER STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  3. Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Feb 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE,COOKED SHRREDDED POTATOES,OATMEAL) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PREP COOLER IN HOT HOLDING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  5. May 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Apr 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Apr 8, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; THE CURRENT MENU ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A STATEMENT THAT STATES "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY AND TO IDENTIFY RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) BY ASTERISKING THEM TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      FOUND PACKAGES OF FROZEN RAW BEEF THAWING IN THE PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

  8. Jan 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 4, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 NO EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  10. Sep 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE COOK TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (PANCAKES) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE TAKING THE FOOD OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR HANDS AND A SPATULA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE AFFECTED FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NO EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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

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

      2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11(A): MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14(B): MUST STORE CLEANING RAGS, WHEN IN BETWEEN USE, IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12(E): OBSERVED ENTIRE ICE SCOOP STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE WHILE NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A): OBSERVED A/C CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO CLEAN DISHES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL CLEAN ARTICLES WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. 4-903.11(B): MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES IN AN INVERTED POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE FRYER CABINET.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING BY THE PIPE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN FACILITY TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS. 6-301.12(A): OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  12. Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment grill sides had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under cooking not clean, had grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(Corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall that had gaps by coffee station in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

  13. Apr 4, 2017 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 coolers in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach I coolers in kitchen prep area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Reach in cooler shelving/racks that peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in stated of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor by hot water heater closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

  14. Nov 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT,

  15. Jul 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      COOKED PREPARED RICE INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COUNTER TOP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT TO DIM BY DISH AND STORAGE AREA, REAR OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHT,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT STORAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

  16. Jan 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX COVER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  17. Mar 12, 2014 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 COVING ALONG REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND LOWER PORTION OF WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO HOLES OR GAPS. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY FOOD HANDLER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  18. Feb 28, 2014 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 REAR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE WHERE METAL DOOR FRAME MEETS DOOR EDGE AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FACILITY IS PREPARING HAMBURGERS. FOUND NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED OR IN THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OR ON EACH MENU.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED COVING ALONG REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ALL WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND LOWER PORTION OF WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO HOLES OR GAPS. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY FOOD HANDLER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  19. Jan 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Oct 25, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Can opener attached to prep table, three compartment sink, utensils 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 along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided in beverage/condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  21. Dec 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR OR LEVEL.----------NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES WITH OPENING AT REAR AREA (BEHIND HOT WATER TANK). MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER.

  22. Aug 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NOTED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP).

    • 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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.