Sweet Maple Cafe

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Inspections

1. Jul 1, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 17, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT SAUSAGE AND PLACE ON PLATE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. SAUSAGE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC TO HANDLE READY TO FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

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

     PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTD TO COVER AND INVERT OR Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when a CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use.

   • Severity not stated

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

     RAW WOOD SURFACES INCLUDING SUPPORT BEAMS AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CARDBOARD LINING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

3. Jan 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT COFFEE BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

4. Jan 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS IN DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD (SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT, ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR ADJACENT TO THE BUSSER STATION. MUST SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND A CARDBOARD LINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND A BUILD-UP OF OLD FOOD, DIRTY SILVERWARE, AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE PREP COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

6. Feb 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12-OBSERVED DUST ACCUMLATION ON VENT IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Feb 3, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMLATION ON VENT IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/30/2020, REPORT #2385524. #58- TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8. Jul 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     FOUND A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOUND ON THE PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED FOR FOODS THAT MAY BE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.

9. Jan 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDSINK OR HANDSINK NEAR BY AT FRONT COFFEE STATION WHERE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IS AND COFFEE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK OR REMOVE COFFEE STATION.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     RAW WOOD AT FRONT COFFEE BAR MUST BE SEALED. WOOD AT FRONT BUS STATION MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     ALL CUTTING BOARDS DARK IN COLOR OR WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO BACK FLOW OBSERVED ON ICE MACHINE OR ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIOMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT ABOVE BAKERY OVEN IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

10. Jan 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — 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.

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES TO PERFORM A FOOD PREPARATION TASK WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN A 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NOT IN THE DESIGNATED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN HANDSINK ONLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY DRY MY HANDS TO TAKE TEMPERATURES IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDSINK OR HANDSINK NEAR BY AT FRONT COFFEE STATION WHERE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IS AND COFFEE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK OR REMOVE COFFEE STATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A RUST LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AT THE INTERIOR AREA WHERE ICE IS FORMED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. STOP ALL ICE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN A REACH PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. HAM SLICES 47 DEGREES, CUT TOMATOES 52 DEGREES, COOK PROK SAUSAGE 53 DEGREES, EGG MIXTURE 53 DEGREES....ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF PRODUCT $300.00 50LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FRONT REACH IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE 60.1 DEGREES. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL IT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      2 STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE BOTH WHICH ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER GOOD WORKING STEM THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED TO MEASURE ALL FOOD TEMPERTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 5-6 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD AT FRONT COFFEE BAR MUST BE SEALED. WOOD AT FRONT BUS STATION MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CUTTING BOARDS DARK IN COLOR OR WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MEAT SLICER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW OBSERVED ON ICE MACHINE OR ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIOMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT ABOVE BAKERY OVEN IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jun 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (OATS, FLOUR, ETC.) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HOT FOOD LINE, AND ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REA PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE WAIT STATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE BOXES AND CRATES STORED OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN KITCHEN, GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ATTACHED REAR GARAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, CLUTTERED AND NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,

13. Mar 2, 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

      SINGLE SERVE CUPS STORED IMPROPERLY AT CUP DISPENSING STATION IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO PROPERLY STORE CUPS,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN KITCHEN, GARAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ATTACHED REAR GARAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, CLUTTERED AND NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,

14. Nov 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MULTI SERVICE UTENSILS ON DINING TABLES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO WRAP IN NAPKINS OR RE SET PLACE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE DOOR, EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN , AND LEGS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM/LIME ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND SOILED CARDBOARD. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLENA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATED ON WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

15. Feb 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN PREP AREA. SEAL SMALL HOLES.

16. Jul 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 61 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 2LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 64 DEGREES F, 1LB OF COOKED POTATOES AT 59 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF SLICED MELON AT 52 DEGREES F, AND 2LBS OF PANCAKE BATTER AT 52 DEGREES F(CONTAINS MILK). MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SURFACES. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAK AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

17. Jul 31, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE.

18. Jun 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 63.4 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.1-63.1 DEGREES F. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF HAM,SALSA,SAUSAGE,PANCAKE BATTER MADE WITH MILK AND EGGS,CHEESE,COOKED POTATOES AND SLICED TOMATOES. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,SALT,FLOUR)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE GARAGE STORAGE OVERHEAD DOOR, THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLEAR WATER LEAKING INTO REAR HAND SINK FROM BROKEN WASTE LINE AT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WASTE LINE ABOVE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND LINE MAY NOT DRAIN INTO HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO STORE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

19. Mar 6, 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 STORAGE AND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR(CRACK TILES). FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOORS IN PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED 1 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

20. Mar 16, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 RECAULK FLOOR AT KITCHEN, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BATHROOMS AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AT KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST ALSO ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT 1ST ENTRANCE DOOR AS WELL AS 2ND REAR EXIT SCREENDOOR.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO AND UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.

    • 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 DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

21. Jul 25, 2011 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 CLEAN DISH SHELF IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISH RACK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD ALONG THE NORTH KITCHEN WALL AND CLOSED OFF DOORWAY ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL. THE FLOORS ARE WET UNDER THE COLD WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. KEEP THE FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AND INSULATE THE SWEATY PIPE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

22. Jun 25, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

23. Jun 18, 2010 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

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. The dumpsters have torn doors and a 1 sq ft hole in the top. Repair the dumpster doors so they are pest proof/tight fitting.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The following violations were found on Sept 9, 2009. Report # 164277 and are out of compliance today. The meat slicer is above an unsanitary open ceiling access panel in the rear prep area. The meat slicer has dirty buildup in the corners and crevices and needs detailed daily cleaning. The convection oven filters are still missing and need to be installed.

    • 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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and continue to remove dirty buildup from the corners and baseboards.

    • 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. Place an easy to read thermometer in the main hot line cooler.