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1066 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

78cited violations
2serious tier
19inspections
17tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
28260
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024110
2023130
2022160
2021140
2020140
2019150
2018150
2017130
20163112
20152110
2014160
2013140
2012180
2011130
2010130

Inspections

  1. Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION LIGHTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE BAR WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE AT THE CASH REGISTER WITH THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT REGISTER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2019, REPORT #2252692. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Feb 17, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2019, REPORT #2252692. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR PATRONS TO WEAR MASKS BEFORE ENTERING OR MUST HAVE PROOF OF VACCINATION STATUS FOR INDOOR DINING. b) All business shall prominently post signage, in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, at each public accessible entrance to the business and at least one location inside the business that is conspicuously visible informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD TO ENFORCE VACCINATION STATUS FOR INDOOR DINING. Each covered entity shall develop and keep a written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any City official authorized to enforce this Order. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS/TESTING. All covered entities shall comply with the standards outlined in Exhibit A to this Order relating to employee vaccination status and testing at covered locations, regardless of the number of their employees. Exhibit A is incorporated by reference to this Order and shall be deemed to have the same force and effect as if set forth here. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A MASK OR FACE COVERING WHILE SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS. ALSO OBSERVED CASHIER NOT WEARING MASK OR FACE COVERING WHILE TAKING CUSTOMERS ORDERS. (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. 2-112-340. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Feb 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      REFER TO VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jan 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED A PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. INSTRUCTED ON ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: FACE MASK AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIO #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  7. Jan 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROVIDE INGREIDIENT IDENTITY FOR ALL PRE PACKAGED PRODUCTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

  8. Apr 18, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BAKED GOODS FOR RESALE ON FRONT COUNTER. LABELS MUST INCLUDE INGREDIENTS AND SALE BY DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR RIPPED SEAT COVERS IN BOOTHS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, DEFROST DEEP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE UNDER GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICER IN REAR.

  9. Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BASEMENT AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT PIPES OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND SLOW DRAINING OF ONE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER REAR STORAGE OFFICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  10. Oct 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT. INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Feb 11, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1631303: 18- MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

    • 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

      SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME

  12. Feb 4, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE DISCONNECTED, NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • 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

      MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

  13. Mar 3, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COONECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR BASEMENT DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

  14. Feb 24, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NON COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-21-14 ON REPORT# 1383440: -34- FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS)DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT), -38- MOP SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO VERIFY WHETHER IT HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, -41- MASSIVE CLUTTER FOUND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS WELL AS INSIDE MOP SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VERIFY WHETHER IT WORKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COONECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, GRILLS, FRYERS, COOKING STOVE,PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, AND MICROWAVE OVENS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REAR EXIT DOOR STICKING UNABLE TO OPEN, NEED TO HAVE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL ARTICLES IN REAR ENCLOSED AREA WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, UPPER STORAGE AREA ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. WHEN NOT IN USE,MOP HEAD SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY AND DIRTY MOP WATER DISCARDED TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROERLY STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

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

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LARGE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MOP SINK TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND IN MOP SINK AREA TO ALLOW ACCESS TO MOP SINK. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN SPOTS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND IN COFFEE ROASTING ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHT IN COFFEE ROASTING ROOM. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  17. Feb 29, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL BAKED GOODS, I.E., MUFFINS AND BAGELS WITH NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR DISTRIBUTOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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.MUST REPLACE ALL CHIPPED PORCELAIN PLATES AT KITCHEN.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLE.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER BOTH GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT MAIN COOKING LINE.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE COFFEE BEANS FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM UNDER ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN PERSONAL LOCKERS OR AWAY FROM FROM THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR VENT AT STAFF/CUSTOMER TOILETROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT FRONT REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER WHITE BIN HOLDING CRATES. MUST ALSO DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE YOGURT MACHINE FROM PREMISES.

  18. Mar 3, 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. THE EAST SANDWICH PREP COOLER HAS A DIRTY DOOR, GASKET AND FAN SHIELD INSIDE WHICH NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

    • 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. A GAP WAS FOUND IN THE WALL ABOVE THE BACK DOOR, REPAIR THE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE COFFEE ROASTING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL SHEILDING.

  19. Aug 25, 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. Clean the grease buildup off of the salamander, hood and stove backsplash. Clean grease buildup off of the dishmachine interior.

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Repair the leak inside the east lowboy cooler. Sanitize and air dry the immersion blender after each use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean the grease can storage area of debris buildup.

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.