RecordWell Data

Lu-lu's

1000 S LEAVITT ST, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

96cited violations
2serious tier
26inspections
35tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3525
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026240
2025130
2024120
2023120
2022231
20212190
2020130
2019150
2018130
2017270
2016281
20152110
2014270
2013280
2012150
2011230
2010130

Inspections

  1. May 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER PART OF THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. FOUND COOKED AND COOLED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (GRILLED CHICKEN, COOKED BURGERS, RIB TIPS) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. ITEMS WERE DATED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE FOR EITHER OF THE SANITIZERS USED FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE AND FOOD SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT (NEED BOTH CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY STRIPS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. BOTH CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZERS ARE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE LOWER PART OF THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Feb 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL SPOTS IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN DISREPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  4. Jan 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      REPAIR THE CEILING WATER LEAKS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  5. Mar 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PARTITION (NOT IN CONTACT WITH ICE). OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SYRUP RESIDUE ON SODA DISPENSER EXTERNAL CARTRIDGES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Mar 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. ALL COLD HOLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. NO FOOD DISCARDED DUE TO PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE. FOODS MOVED TO REAR COOLERS. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUSTY FANGUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.

  8. Jul 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jul 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. CUT LETTUCE 71.8F ON COUNTER TOP.1LB. PRE-COOKED PIZZA PUFFS 66.4F.6 OZ. PRE-COOKED FISH PATTIES 70.2F.1LB CORN DOGS 67.5F.1LB. BREADED CHICKEN 57.6F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.4LBS. $25.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON A SOILED PAPER TOWEL ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/7/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY GASKET UNDERNEATH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Feb 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE SERVICE SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT WORKING(WATER TURNED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  11. Jan 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

  12. Jan 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT LINE AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 15, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL SODA SPLASH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER, NOT BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL BEHIND CHARBROILER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHEILD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA.

  16. Mar 10, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AND WENT ON TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1561719 DATED 07/30/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 30-OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS INCLUDING DATE AND TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE PROPERLY LABELED. 32-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN. 33-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; IN BETWEEN FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SHELVING AND FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34-OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE SIDE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  17. Jul 30, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS INCLUDING DATE AND TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL BULK FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE PROPERLY LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; IN BETWEEN FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SHELVING AND FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND THE TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE WASHROOM FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENTS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  18. Feb 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

  19. Aug 20, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS AND FLOOR RACK NEEDS CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  20. Apr 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A FEW DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE AND WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

  21. Dec 2, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

  22. May 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  23. Mar 14, 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 SPOONS AND TONGS ARE BEING LEFT ON AN INVERTED LID NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH FOOD ON THEM, KEEP THE UTENSILS IN THE PRODUCT OR CHANGE THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SHELVES ABOVE THEREAR PREP TABLE ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE REACH IN COOLER GASKETS ARE DAMAGED, REPLACE THE DAMAGED GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IS DIRTY AND DAMAGED, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IDS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE CLOGGED ICE DRAIN IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND EMPTY THE BIN CATCHING THE WATER.

  24. Oct 4, 2011 Canvass · 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. REPLACE COVER FOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE. (ON SITE) CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  25. Feb 10, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM AUG. 2010. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  26. Aug 24, 2010 Canvass · 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the cooler shelves until they are clean and sanitary. Clean the ice machine door and ice cream dispenser water faucets.

    • 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. The floor under the ice machine is in poor repair and needs to be repaired so it is smooth and sanitary. Clean the floor under the steam table and in the walk-in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the ceilings above the pot sink.

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.