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Ja Grill Hyde Park

1510 E HARPER CT, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

91cited violations
9serious tier
21inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2293872
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025140
2024260
2023110
2022130
2021240
2019240
20182251
20172143
20162132
20152142
2014321

Inspections

  1. Aug 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AT THE SODA SYRUP DISPENSENING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT/ITEMS NAME. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND,UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Dec 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

  4. Feb 1, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AND WOMENS WASHROOM STALL HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING IN CORNER AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN; CLEAN FLOOR.

  6. Oct 26, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPS SINK PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON BOTH.

  7. Jun 3, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

  8. Apr 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE.

  9. Nov 7, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Oct 29, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND EQUIPMENT OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222464 DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  11. Sep 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Serious Priority

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

      3-301.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS ( COOKED FISH AND LAMB)FOR TO GO ORDERS. INFORMED FOOD EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. PIC VOLUNTARLY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

  12. Sep 13, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11 (A) OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN PINK, GREAN AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

  13. Aug 24, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

  14. Aug 3, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 60.8F AND REACH-IN FREEZER 53F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER AND FREEZER ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED THREE BAGS OF COOKED RICE AND BEANS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OBSERVED NO HOT WATER NOR SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPEN AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

  15. Aug 3, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  16. Jul 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 113 LBS OF RIBS, CURRY CHICKEN, OX TAILS, AND GOAT BETWEEN 46-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • 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

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  17. Mar 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Mar 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.0F WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS RICE 20LBS 46.0F-47.2F,FISH SOUP 24LBS 43.8F-44.0F,BREAD PUDDING 30LBS 47.3F,WHITE RICE 5LBS 48.7F,ITAL SOUP 13LBS 49.1F,CURRY BEEF 10LBS 48.4F,CURRY CHICKEN 45LBS 54.5F-58.0F,GOAT 75LBS. 50.8F-52.9F,OX STEW 75LBS. 55.7F-58.4F,PORK 12LBS. 49.1F-49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 309 LBS. $931.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Jul 28, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Jul 25, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHIN SINK, MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. ALSO, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.

  21. Jul 17, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.