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Forest View Bakery

6454 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

167cited violations
7serious tier
30inspections
60tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
28233
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025271
2024150
2023131
20221150
2021250
2020160
20192331
20173110
2016270
20152130
2014130
20134264
20122130
2011270
2010390

Inspections

  1. Aug 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  2. Feb 6, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jan 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

      OBSERVED 4 JARS OF HONEY PRODUCED BY PRIVATE PARTY OFFERED FOR SALE IN FACILITY. MANAGEMENT TOOK HONEY HOME. INSTRUCTED ONLY COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED BY APPROVED SOURCES MAYBE OFFERED FOR SALE IN FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID UNABLE TO BE SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND COBWEBS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2588887 DATED 1/31/2024: #47 " NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jan 31, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BAKERY RACKS AND STORAGE RACKS ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD BOX USED AS COVER FOR THE EXTERNAL FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE OPENINING.

  5. Apr 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES,AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR HALLWAY AREAS.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-20-22 INSPECTION#2546750. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

  6. Jan 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER APPROVED FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGEARTION UNITS PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHEVING AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN.

  7. May 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN PREP/BAKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE (OPENING) BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/BAKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/BAKING AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2386114 ISSUED ON 08-14-2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #37 - 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. #49 - 4-601.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, STORAGE TRAYS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER. #55 - 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. #57 - 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE (NEW EMPLOYEES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. Aug 14, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND INCOMPLETE SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXERS, STORAGE TRAYS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE (NEW EMPLOYEES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  10. Apr 16, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLING-FREEZING UNITS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN ALL TOILETS FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS.VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED.UPSTAIRS BATHROOM CLEANED BUT DOWN STAIRS NOT

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  11. Apr 8, 2019 Canvass · Fail — 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-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE USES BARE HAND WHILE TOUCHING AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD.7-38-010 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      BAKING EQUIPMENT OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND HAVE NOT BEEN CLEANED EVERY 24 HOURS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEES OBSERVED NOT HAVE THERE HAIR PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN REACH IN COOLER,MUST REMOVE AND USE PROPER APPROVED FOOD STORAGE AND SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON ALL COOLING-FREEZING UNITS

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) -CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BAKING AND FOOD STORAGE COOLING UNITS

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN ALL TOILETS FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REAR OPEN STORAGE AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  12. Aug 18, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout- along wall bases and behind and around equipment, and in basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

  13. Jul 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

  14. Jun 28, 2017 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 small fly activity throughout facility: 15 in the front prep/counter area, 10 under the rear 2 compartment sink, 15 around the three compartment sink, 20 in the basement washroom area, and 10 throughout the rear prep area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1931722, dated 5-26-16: Violation 38- "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler in the rear storage/garage area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor in the basement washroom to have dirt and debris on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Instructed facility to install and maintain coving throughout prep areas and to seal baseboards where applicable.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed holes in the wall around piping in the front basement. Instructed facility to seal and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Observed the rear storage/garage refrigeration units without internal thermometers. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

  15. May 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY) AREA.------ MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

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

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

      FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE (2) REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA (WITHOUT DOORS). NOTED CAKE,PASTRIES, EGGS, MILK ETC. INSIDE THE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/TRANSFER COOLERS INSIDE PREMISES OR PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • 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

      FOUND 4 LIVE SMALL COCKROACHES INSIDE PROOF BOX IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BREAD RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE (GANGWAY) AREA.------ MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

  17. Feb 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      UTENSILS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

  18. Feb 9, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DUAL FAUCETS AND RIGHT SIDE FAUCET MISSING AND PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SET-UP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UTENSILS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION COVERS IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

  19. Aug 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS/CREVICES) BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT DAMAGED WALL TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET WATER LEAKING AT BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

  20. Sep 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RACKS, MILK CRATES, EMPTY BOXES AND UNUSED (EMPTY) REFRIGERATORS/FREEZER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, STORE ALL ELSE INDOORS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.

  21. Aug 29, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      OWNER STILL UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPT OR PROOF OF SOURCE FOR THE 24 UNLABELED JARS OF HONEY TAGGED ON 8/27/2013. OWNER THEREFORE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.

    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      STILL NOTED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY AND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON LEDGING OF FOOD CHARTS, ON PALLETS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED A INCREASE IN FLYING INSECTS (OVER 25) THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBTAINED ACCESS TO BASEMENT THAT WAS INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION OF 8/27/2013 WHERE WE NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. MUST STILL REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES ALSO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECTS. STILL INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      STILL NOTED A THICK YELLOWISH, GRAYISH, SLIMY AND FROSTY SUBSTANCE AT DOOR/GASKET LINING INSIDE OF 6 DOOR FREEZER DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, PASTRY,DOUGH ETC).MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STILL NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MEAT GRINDER WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES, BREAD SLICERS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STILL NOTED BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED DISCOLORATION AND FOOD STAINS/GREASE THROUGH OUT CEILING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STILL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TOILET DOOR AT THE BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE RECENTLY ACCESSED BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  22. Aug 27, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      UNKNOWN SOURCE: NOTED 24 UNLABLED JARS OF INDIVIDUALLY BOTTLED CONTAINERS OF HONEY (ONE LITER) ON SHELVING BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO PROOF OF SOURCE OR PURCHASE AVAILABLE. PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PENDING PROOF OF APPROVED SOURCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).

    • Serious Critical

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

      NOTED EVIDENSE OF MICE INFESTATION (OVER 500 DROPPINGS), FLYING INSECTS AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS, SHELVES AND PALLETS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SHELVES AND PALLETS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALL INSIDE BREAD PROOFER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES. ELIMINATE FLIES AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED A THICK YELLOWISH, GRAYISH, SLIMY AND FROSTY SUBSTANCE AT DOOR/GASKET LINING INSIDE OF 6 DOOR FREEZER DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, PASTRY,DOUGH ETC). ALSO NOTED 2 UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE OVERHANG USED FOR STORAGE WITH UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING AND EXPOSED TO OUTSIDE ELEMENTS AND INSECTS/PESTS. ALL FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITH FINISHED WALLS AND CEILING. MUST PROPERLY ENCLOSE AREA OR REMOVE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED PEELING PAINT ON MIXERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, MEAT GRINDER WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES, BREAD SLICERS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LARGE HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES IN SAME AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED DISCOLORATION AND FOOD STAINS/GREASE THROUGH OUT CEILING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORED ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA INCLUDING EXTERIOR GARAGE USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED DIRTY, USED WASH CLOTHS INSIDE COOLER WITH FOOD ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  23. Jan 4, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALL IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE (AROUND ELECTRIC CABINET) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPAINT THE SAID WALL.

  24. Dec 21, 2012 Complaint · 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 OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, BAKERY CARTS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES, (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER), ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE TOILET ROOM (BEHIND TOILET BOWL)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALL IN REAR BEHIND PREP TABLE (AROUND ELECTRIC CABINET) WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND/OR REPAINT THE SAID WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE VISIBLE AND ACCURATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR (OUTSIDE) STORAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  25. Apr 2, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Bsmt. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of mixers not clean neede detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear storage areas under pallets, heavy equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Rear storage ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, missing ceiling tile in bathroom shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light shields in prep area need cleaning, light shield was missing in bathroom, shall be provided.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  26. Jul 1, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase, basement, in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall behind bulk storage not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall.

  27. Jun 22, 2011 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

      Evidence of live insects on premises. Obeserved live gnats approximately-15 in prep area around floor drains and rear storage room around bulk bag ingredients. Instructed to remove all evidence of live insects and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooking equipemnt, sinks, coolers, shelves, prep tables and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase, basement, in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Wall behind bulk storage not maintained. Instructed to seal hole in wall.

  28. Jul 12, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      violation #34 remains to be corrected.

  29. Apr 22, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  30. Apr 14, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010B

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165103 DATED 5/15/09 35-PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE STORAGE ROOM WITH FLOUR, FRESH PRODUCE . MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE BREAD RACK, THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA, ALL THE SHELVES RACK INSIDE THE 6 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, AND THE BREAD MIXER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET FOR ALL THE STOCKS IN THE BASEMENT TO BE ABLE TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.(USING MILK CRATE AS A PLALET).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE PREP TABLE , THE FILTER OF THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA AND CRACK LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE BULB IN THE HOOD. MUST RAPLCE AND PROVIDE END CAPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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