Flat Top Grill

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Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT OUTTER DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DUMPSINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO ICE BIN TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COUNTER FOR SELF SERVICE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,UNDERSIDE OF UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST SMALL GLASS CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE COLD HOLDING SELF SERVICE UNIT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP/ SPLATTER AND DUST FROM UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE BOXES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2. Feb 6, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Dec 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING FOR NOODLES TO BE INADEQUATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.

4. Jan 30, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER NEXT TO WINDOWN AT THE COOKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING OF RINSE SINK NEAR SPRAYER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 22, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME RESIDUE AT THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER NEXT TO WINDOWN AT THE COOKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING OF RINSE SINK NEAR SPRAYER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jul 31, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     Bar Ice bin missing a cover, Instructed manger to provide a cover.

7. Apr 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ONE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE IN THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN TOILETROOM LOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2546047 DATED 12/29/2021 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE IT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

8. Dec 29, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Nov 10, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFCATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPRATURE: 14 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 52.4F, 2LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 51.5F, 3LBS VEGGIE DUMPLINGS AT 58.3F, ALL FOOD STORED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT GRILL/ PREP AREA AT 62.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SNEEZE GUARD TOO HIGH, NOT ADEQUETLY PREVENTING CUSTOMERS CONTAMINTION AT SELF-SERVICE FOOD BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOWER.

10. Jan 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND LEMON AND ICE IN HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BAR. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE AND WRING TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD, AT 40 LBS COST OF SAID FOOD $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE AND WRING TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA . A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

12. Jun 19, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Jun 11, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Jun 1, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) INSIDE, AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 57F, 1 LB OF POTSTICKERS AT 57.4F, 1 LB OF EGGS AT 55F, 10 LBS OF TOFU AT 49.6F-51.3F AND 3 LBS OF BROTH AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 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

      OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRINK STATION AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZING AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW MEAT BLOOD SPILLS LOCATED IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

15. Mar 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

16. Mar 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

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

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

      Fan cover for walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      wall in poor repair behind clean utensils shelf, instructed to repair and maintain

18. Jun 16, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS AND OLD GREASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN SERVER STATION.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIQUOR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM CLOSETS.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON LADEQUATE SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIP WELL NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.