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Maravillas Restaurant

5506 S LAKE PARK AVE, Chicago, IL 60637 · Cook County

109cited violations
3serious tier
23inspections
37tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1948652
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025110
2024260
2023170
2022110
2021120
2020170
2019130
20181180
2017120
2016140
20152262
2014240
2013130
20125221
2011120

Inspections

  1. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING BOOTHS.

  3. Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND BULK CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587663 DATED JANUARY 5, 2024 NOT CORRECTED. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... 58. NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jan 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN THE SINK; INSTUCTED TO HAVE LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE REPAIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR AREA OF THE DINING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WHEN USING SPONGES, THEY MUST BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE THEY MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NEW CUTTING NOARD NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FAUCET IN MENS ROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE IN NEED OF RENEWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE IN NEED OF RENEWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Aug 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN UTILITY CLOSET CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR.

  8. Jan 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HANDLES ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jun 25, 2019 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT KITCHEN PREP AREA OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.

  10. Dec 18, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NOCONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE COOLER & 3- DOOR IN REAR AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN SAME AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jan 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      FOUND SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  12. May 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR COLD WATER FACUET HANDLE IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

  13. Feb 25, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1385960 2/17/15 #18 STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING FRONT AND HANDICAP DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MAINTENANCE ON SITE AT THIS TIME INSTALLING DOOR SWEEPS.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • 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

      VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Feb 17, 2015 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 SEVERAL COOLERS SUCH AS BEEF 45.6F,CHICKEN 45.5F,PORK 47.4F- 67.6F,GROUND BEEF 53.9F,CHICKEN TAMALES 45.4F,BEANS 62.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.55LBS.$100.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • 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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND DINING ,PREP,DRY FOOD ,BAR AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND HANDICAPPED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT DRAINING PROPERLY WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT OVERFLOWS AND POOLS ALL OVER FLOOR AND FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS IN COOLER FOR SALE 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 SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR CLOSURE BROKEN ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA/BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SERVING LINE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jul 22, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

  16. Jun 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, BAR GUN HOLDER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 7UP COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALL IN COOLER STORAGE AREA INPOOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RESEAL ABOVE WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      DID NOT FIND A THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT TWO COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  17. May 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DISCARD BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN KITCHEN.

  18. Aug 16, 2012 Complaint 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 OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

  19. Aug 9, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILED UP ON INTERIOR OF WASTE RECEPTACLES PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE FLOORS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

  20. Apr 12, 2012 Short Form Complaint · 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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • 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. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  21. Jan 31, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

    • 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 FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.

    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  22. Jan 24, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SOAP AND WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRON. FOOD HANDLERS SWEEPING FLOOR, HANDLING DIRTY UTENSILS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED KNIVES AND UTENSILS INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. HAND WASHING IN 3-COMP SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

    • 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 FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET AREAS.

    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  23. Aug 16, 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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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.