Pilsen Yards/the Alderman

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Inspections

1. Sep 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. WHEN RETURNED ON SITE MANAGER PURCHASED A DUPLICATE OF CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND BEHIND BARS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. ALSO, MUST CREATE A DATING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE OUTDOOR BAR NOT COVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CLEAN SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

2. Dec 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP ON EACH SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

3. Dec 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Nov 29, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560764 CONDUCTED ON JULY 14, 2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

5. Nov 16, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560764 CONDUCTED ON JULY 14, 2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION

6. Jul 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE CREAM MACHINE, VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE) NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MACHINES (VACUUM PACKAGING) OR CLEAN (ICE CREAM MACHINE).

7. Jul 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AND NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF ITEMS), AND NO FOOTNOTE LOCATED BY THE REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE (THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED/MADE TO ORDER) NEXT TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR BY THE BOXES OF PRODUCE THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE REAR SHELVES OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE MIRROR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE CREAM MACHINE, VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE) NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MACHINES (VACUUM PACKAGING) OR CLEAN (ICE CREAM MACHINE).

8. Apr 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Apr 19, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. . INSTRUCTED TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     NO SUMMARY POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b)

10. Mar 21, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED A BIOHAZADROUS KIT ON PREMISES, BUT THE KIT HAS NODISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO BARRIER IN THE BACK ENTRANCE THAT LEADS TO THE DISHWASHING AREA/NEXT TO WASHROOMS, NEEDS A DOOR. ALSO BASED ON THE DESIGN OF THE KITCHEN /DINING AREA THE KITCHEN HAS TO BE FULLY ENCLOSED, (NEED TO INSTALL (SWINGING)DOORS. IN THE MEANTIME YOU NEED TO POST SIGN/NOTICE IN BACK AND FRONT SEATING AUTHORIZED PERSONAL ONLY. ALSO OBSERVED NO DIPPERWELL IN RESR PREP AREA WHERE THEY SERVE HAND SCOOPED ICECREAM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER, AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN.

11. Apr 26, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Front door near patio must install (swinging) doors to make the kitchen (fully) enclosed. The back area (entrance that leads to the dishwashing area / next to washrooms) also needs a door.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION CORRECTED

12. Apr 19, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC OCCURING DUE TO PREPARATION AREA BEING ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRGERATION UNINTS IN PREP AREA OF DEBRIS.