El Azteca

4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

133cited violations

7serious tier

29inspections

28tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 2124800
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	7	1
2025	2	5	0
2024	1	2	0
2023	1	3	0
2022	1	6	0
2021	1	4	0
2020	2	5	0
2019	1	10	1
2018	2	8	0
2017	1	4	0
2016	2	6	0
2015	2	7	0
2014	2	17	3
2013	2	10	0
2012	5	37	2
2011	2	2	0

Inspections

Mar 17, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEANS AT 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY COOL BEANS AFTER PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Mar 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Apr 21, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
Apr 14, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE BAR AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
Jan 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED SOME ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
Jan 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  
  OBSERVED WET FOOD CONTAINERS STACKED ON DRY RACK AFTER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST AIR DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS BEFORE CONTACT WITH FOOD.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE (RIGHT SIDE) BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Jun 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  NOTED FROZEN FISH STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE LEFT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  FOUND PLASTIC BEING USED TO PLUG THE DRAINS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT FAUCET AND FAUCET BASE ON THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
May 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED READY-TO EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER GREEM SALSA, RICE, COOKED PORK AND GROUND BEEF. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED THERMOMETER AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND MANTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
Dec 8, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Nov 30, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  
  **ESTABLISHMENT SERVING CEVICHE, EGGS, STEAK AND HAMBURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE MENU OF FOODS THAT ARE RAW/COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS (CANNED SODA) STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST RELOCATED STORAGE ITEMS, OR COMPLETELY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BROWN/ORANGE SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2313186, DATED 10/1/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #10 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #37 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME. #53 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Oct 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  
  NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE OR PROOF OF, WHILE TCS FOODS LIKE PORK AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  **NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  **OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT WITH PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 117.3F ON THE GRILL IN A PAN ON WOODEN BLOCKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  
  **ESTABLISHMENT SERVING CEVICHE, EGGS, STEAK AND HAMBURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE MENU OF FOODS THAT ARE RAW/COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
May 21, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING AND UNDER RANGE URNERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED RAW WOOD COVING AT PREP KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT COVING.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AND LEAK AT FAUCET AT WASH BASIN IN MEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD AND TO REPAIR FAUCET IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
Jan 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  OBSERVED NO LABEL ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE SAID UTENSILS AND STORE THEM PROPERLY IN SANITARY MANNER.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  OBSERVED MISSING ONE LIGHT SHIELD OUT OF TWO LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN.
Jan 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER,RUSTY GRILL LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,DISH AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE NEAR MOP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN BSMT WALK IN COOLER AND BSMT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Sep 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE REAR LIGHT SWITCH OVER THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, AND REPAIR SWITCH.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL, OR REPLACE.
Feb 26, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN SAME AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Oct 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE.
Jan 12, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  LOOSE FLOOR TRIM THRESHOLD AT 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF.
Dec 30, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN 45.8F,COOKED PORK 47.7F,AND EGGS 54.1-55.1F ON TOP SHELVING UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 22LBS.$50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
- Serious Critical
  PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC
  
  OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH SEVERAL RED,PUSSED BUMPS ON RIGHT HAND,WRIST AND ARM,(ROLLING DOUGH INTO A BALL)HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BANDAGES AND GLOVES ON .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE FROM FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL WOUNDS ARE COVERED PROPERLY OR HEALED.(CRITICAL 7-38-010B).
- Serious Critical
  WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  
  OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,MOP SINK,CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS,HAND SINK IN BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION.MUST RESTORE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 12:13 P.M.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385260 4/18/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GRILL TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WOOD TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#35-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DORS.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER 1- COMP SINK.#37-MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.#38-MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER AND POP COOLER & 1- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BIN FOR TORTILLA CHIPS,WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE STEP LEADING TO BASEMENT,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM THRESHOLD AT 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FITERS HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF .
Apr 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES ,FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GRILL TABLES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WOOD TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & INTERIOR PANEL OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER 1- COMP SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILETROOM DOOR.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.
Apr 22, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED SOUPS INSIDE COOLER
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL IN AL LIGHT COLOR PAINT, REAR AREA OF STORE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK FRONT AREA
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
Apr 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED SOUPS INSIDE COOLER
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL IN AL LIGHT COLOR PAINT, REAR AREA OF STORE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK FRONT AREA
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
Nov 23, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Aug 22, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
Aug 6, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  VIOLATION STILL PENDING
Jul 6, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
Jul 3, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found walk-in cooler(not being used) on first floor at 65.0 F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below at all times. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No foods being stored in cooler at this time. No citation issued.
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service. Found Cooked Beef 3 lbs at 56.0 F, Chopped Beef 8 lbs at 56.1 F, Cooked chicken 10 lbs at 54.9 F and Cooked Pork 5 lbs at 58.2 F that was stored in prep cooler that was removed from cooler listed above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-value $175, 26 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
- Not serious Minor
  CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  
  Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
Oct 28, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Oct 25, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT COOKING AND BAR AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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.