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Avanti Caffe

200 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County

71cited violations
7serious tier
21inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2042566
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025131
2024121
2023140
2022150
2021110
2020182
20191100
2018120
2017261
2016131
2015150
2014120
2013250
2012130
2011260
2010241

Inspections

  1. Feb 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COUNTERTOPS AND CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE FRONT SERVICE/REAR KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES AND OTHER IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine was being used on empty sanitizer container. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Prep coolers missing thermometer, instructed to provide in an easy to view/ warmest part of cooler.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Re-using empty plastic food container ( sour cream, cheese... ) as a multi-use utensils with chipped edges, Instructed to use proper containers.

  3. Jan 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

      Found a large container of cooked beans held in walk-in cooler with internal temp of 51.3f, beans held in walk-in cooler from a day before. Instructed manager to cool down hot TCS foods with the required time frame and hold at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Beans discarded valued at $10.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Bulk food container not labeled (salt). Instructed to label.

  4. Mar 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT MICROWAVE ABOVE THE PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT 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

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  5. Feb 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BY THE COFFEE STATION AND BACK FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHIG SINK

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BEANS AND PASTA OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PUT INTO DIFFERENT CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELLING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH IDENTIFIABLE COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND VENT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, SAID VENTS TO ASSURE THEY ARE NOT A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION BY DUST, DIRT, AND OTHER MATERIALS.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      . FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.

  6. Jan 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TILES ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  7. Mar 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION , THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST @53.0F, 2 LBS OF DELI MEAT @ 51.0F BOTH LOCATED IN COOLING UNIT,4 LBS OF SLICED TOMATO AND LEAFY GREENS @63.0F ON FRONT PREP TABLE AND 1LB OF COOKED NOODLES ON PREP TABLE @ 64.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE UNIT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT REPAIRED AND TEMPERATURE NOTED @39.0F AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2345662 ON NOVEMBER 15, 2019. #58 STATES "NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Nov 15, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, SLICED DELI MEAT NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL, PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE MADE ON SITE AND CONTAINS MILK EGGS CHEESE AND POSSIBLE OTHER ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS ALREADY PART OF THE COMMON OR USUAL NAME OF THE RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THAT COOKING AND BAKING DISHES ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA BEFORE WASHING.MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD DISHES TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE IT TO PROPER STORAGE ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  9. Mar 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FRONT COUNTER NOT LABELED . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD BREAD DOUGH STORED IN GROCERY/ NON FOOD GRADE BAG. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST ONLY BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE. ALSO ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVING NEEDED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  10. Jan 31, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found prepped, potentially hazardous foods (pastas, sliced meats, etc.) without proper label. Found bulk food items (rice, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed several food handling employees without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats, hair nets, or other form of hair restraints for all food handling employees (or employees in prep area). Must maintain same.

  11. Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Found the following potentially hazardous foods (appx 8lbs of pizza) at improper temperatures in hot holding unit in the front display case: Supreme pizza @ 126.3F; Cheese and tomato pizza @ 126.5F; sausage and pepperoni pizza @ 118.0F and chicken pizza @ 134.2F. Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler in the front prep area: 2 lbs of ham @ 49.9F; 1lbs of roast beef @ 50.1F; 1.5lbs of tuna @ 50.2F; and 0.75 lbs of American cheese @ 46.2F. Found 1lb of vodka cream sauce @ 129.0F on the stove used for hot holding. Must keep all potentially foods at 140F or higher if hot, and 40F or less if cold, at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated total value to be $70. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of orange, brown and black slimy, mold-like substances throughout all areas of the upper interior of ice machine above the soda fountain in dining room. Instructed to remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Food must be protected at all times. Ice maker turned off during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found prepped, potentially hazardous foods (pastas, sliced meats, etc.) without proper label. Found bulk food items (rice, etc.) without proper labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date, and bulk food items with name. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed several food handling employees without proper hair restraints. Must provide hats, hair nets, or other form of hair restraints for all food handling employees (or employees in prep area). Must maintain same.

  12. Jan 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND HOT FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 131.1F-87.9F.APPROX 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES OF 112.9F,7/4LBS SLICES OF MEAT LASAGNA AT -87.9F AND 131.1FAPPOX 10-LBS 0F VEGETABLE AND MEAT CALZONES AT 99.8F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER DURING STORAGE.FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,-CDI.APPROX COST $400.00/40LBS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOP SINK ROOM NOT CLEAN,AND MAINTAINED.CLEANING EQIPMENT NOT PROPER STORED/INVERTED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Feb 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX LID.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST ALWAYS ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE FROZEN BAGS HODLING FROZEN BREAD IN THE WALK0IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT BOTH RESTROOM CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.

  14. Jun 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND KEEP FLOORS AT REAR DRY.

  15. Nov 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FRONT COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF STOVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPATTER AND DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA AROUND AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE RELEASE LEVER UNDER 3 COMP SINK (NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE).

  16. Feb 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE TOP. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  17. Sep 6, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY PRE-PACKAGED FOOD IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DOOR GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE & GREASE TRAP MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. OBSERVED SOME SLIME AT THE ICE CHUTE OF THE SODA DISPENSER, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSER & ALONG WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK IN COLD OR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. THE METAL FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BUCKLING UP, MUST FIX & MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

  18. Nov 29, 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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(SPOONS,FORKS, KNIVES) IMPROPERLY STORED BY SODA MACHINE. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • 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. OBSERVED STAINED PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • 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. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATED INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

    • 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.

  19. Jan 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQIPMENT AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Jul 12, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Jul 7, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. The gas at steamtable & stove is not on, & unable to heat/cook using these equipment

    • 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. Floors along baseboards below 3-comp sink & dishmachine need detailed cleaning.

    • 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. Any holes/openings around pipes on ceilings must be sealed.

    • 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 provide a visible backflow device at the cappuchino machine.

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.