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1118 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

103cited violations
8serious tier
36inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1594765
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025220
2024110
2023140
2022110
20213140
2020100
2019290
20184131
2017230
2016392
20154143
20143142
2013360
2012250
2011260
2010110

Inspections

  1. May 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  3. Jan 15, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  4. Jan 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Jan 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOOD (BEEF).INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ONL THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Apr 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 28, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Oct 14, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS *CHICKEN,TURKEY,SLICED TOMATO,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12-14 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN MOP SINK AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE WITH A LOT OF STANDING WATER ON LOWER SHELF OF CABINET.MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP AREA DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510774 6/3/21 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.#55- MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CORRECT,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

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

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO OPEN CUPS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON SODA AND ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES AT COLD HOLDING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE OVENS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  10. Feb 5, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Jul 10, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS, ALONG THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jan 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAM, TURKEY, ETC ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CAULKING IN DISREPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BLACK THICK BUILDUP ALONG LEDGING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  13. Sep 28, 2018 Complaint · 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

  14. Mar 26, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

  15. Mar 21, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE PARKING LOT. ALSO, OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LIDS AND TO KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

  16. Mar 19, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      THE ELECTRIC HAND DRYER IN WASHROOM #1 IS NOT FUNCTIONING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DRYER OR PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE PARKING LOT. ALSO, OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE LIDS AND TO KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

  17. Sep 14, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Jan 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  19. Dec 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  20. Dec 19, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE (STRAIGHT AHEAD FAR REAR WHEN WALKING TOWARDS) TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER FAUCET DOES NOT STAY ON (WITHOUT BEING HELD DOWN)FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT STAYS ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 01/22/2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE TOP FAUCET KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  21. Jan 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (118.3F). ALSO, A BAG OF SOUP SITTING ON THE PREP TABLE WAS NOT AT THE REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER IF COLD AND 140F AND HIGHER IF HOT. SOUP WAS 66.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT/COLD FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE(S). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 4LBS. VALUED AT $10.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE (ONLY ONE ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME) HANDLING MONEY, ON THE PHONE AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING MONEY, PHONE, BODY, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, TUNA, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.

  22. Jun 29, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NONWORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER ISNIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  23. Jun 1, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  24. May 8, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

  25. May 7, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.5F. THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHEESE AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 48.5F, HAM AT 44.9F, PEPPERONI AT 44.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 45.6F, EGG WHITES AT 46.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46F, MILK AT 49.4F, AND SOUP AT 46.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER: TURKEY AT 48.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: SOUP AT 98.6-137.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 250# OF FOOD WORTH $2400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA FROM THE DRAIN LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE DRAIN LINE. WASH AND SANITIZE FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/13/14 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REGLUE THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HALLWAY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE BULB.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN COOKIES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BOXES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  26. Jun 13, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWHICHES, SOUPS, TUNA,MEAT BALLS AND CHICKEN. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  27. Mar 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVENS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALLBASES BEHIND BREAD CARTS & NEAR REAR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDRENERTH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  28. Mar 14, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED FRONT UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER AT 49.2F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COLD CUT LUNCHEON MEAT,TURKEY,CRABMEAT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT FOODS IN 2-DOOR FRONT UNDER COUNTER PREP COOLER SUCH AS CHICKEN 49.0F-50.0F,TURKEY 48.0F,CRABMEAT 50.1F,VEGETARIAN PATTIES 53.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX.5LBS.$15.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKY FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO NOTICED SMALL HOLE ON SIDE OF GREASESTRAP AND WATER IS LEAKING FROM THAT AREA ALSO A VERY STRONG FOUL ODOR TOO.MUST CLEAN & REPAIR GREASETRAP AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM AROUND GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LOWER SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT,UNDER COUNTER TOP OVENS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA NEED CLEANING AT THE SELF SERVER POP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & WALLBASES BEHIND BREAD CARTS & NEAR REAR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE AND LEAKY & LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE UNDER 3- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  29. Oct 15, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES

  30. Jun 5, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA (CDI). CLEAN ICE CHUTE AND DRAIN AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  31. Mar 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME STAINED FLOOR TILE AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE STAINED TILE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PAPER HANGING FROM CEILING VENT IN REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.

  32. Aug 17, 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

      THE SMALL SANDWICH KNIVES IVES CLEAN ARE SPOTTED WITH DEPOSITS, SCRUB THE KNIVES CLEAN PRIOR TO SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP BEHIND THE ICE CHUTE, CLAEN AND SANITIXE AREA IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  33. Jan 6, 2012 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. SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

  34. Apr 25, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM AUG. 4, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. WIPE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  35. Mar 4, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM AUG. 4, 2010 WAS CORRECTED. WIPE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN CORNERS OF RESTAURANT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  36. Aug 4, 2010 Complaint · 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. Maintain the shelves above food prep area.

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.