RecordWell Data

Beefy's

5749 S HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County

102cited violations
3serious tier
22inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
12673
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025130
2024150
2023170
2022270
2020140
2019140
2018180
20172132
2016390
2015130
20142181
2013140
2012230
2011150
2010140

Inspections

  1. Feb 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDSINK ON REAR SIDE OF PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH A LEAK AT LOWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO LEFT OF HANDSINK WITH DAMAGE TO TILE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON REAR SIDE OF PREP AREA WITH SPLATTERS AND RESIDUE. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jan 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER BADLY DAMAGED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GRIME ON ALL GASKETS OF COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MIXING HANDLE FOR HOT WATER ON THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN UNUSED VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REAR SMALL PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  5. Mar 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  6. Mar 18, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, MOTORS AND ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, WITH UNEVEN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS THROUGH OUT BY REAR DOOR AND SURFACE OF REAR DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. ALL VENTS , SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  7. Feb 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND THE FREEZER DOOR, AND ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND REPAIR THE FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST.

  8. Mar 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MISSING SUPLLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      PIZZA HOT HOLDING THERMOMETER GAUGE INOPERABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT AND COLD PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS AND WALLBASE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. VENT IN PREP AREA WIH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.15 OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER CUTING/PIERCING PART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED THE REAR WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  10. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

  11. Jun 6, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 74.5F, CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $30 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LOOSE GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

  12. Oct 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR GOING INTO WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jul 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WERE WORN, SICOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jun 27, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GROUND AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND GREASE SPLATTERED ON BUILDING WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE RODENT FEEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WERE WORN, SICOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Aug 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER, AND REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO OVSERVED DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENT OVER THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE THE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

  16. Jul 9, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

  17. Jun 30, 2014 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 FOOD HANDLER RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WIPE THEM ON A WASH CLOTH HANGING FROM HIS APRON AND BEGAN CUTTING SOME GREEN PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, USING SOAP/WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AND USE A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1326271 DATED 03/12/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: 32-INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 35-INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. 38-COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. 43-WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF ALL PREP/WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND SPIDER WEBS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND DRAIN PIPE DRIPPING INTO FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN PIPE REROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INOPERABLE-UNABLE TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.

  18. Mar 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME/CALCIUM BUILDUP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, CEILING AND FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BOTH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  19. Aug 6, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Jul 23, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-1-11 REPORT #549207 INSP#381. #33 BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED, #38 LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CORRECTED. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF LABELING AND DATING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION NEEDED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF SHAKE (ICE CREAM) MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. WHEN MACHINE IS CORRECTED YOU MAY CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. 312-746-4240.

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

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTS THRU-OUT AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE. REPAIR SAME.

  22. Feb 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REACH-IN GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME

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.