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Snappy Dog

6682 1/2 N Northwest HWY, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

89cited violations
4serious tier
19inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2104217
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023140
2022100
20213161
20191140
20174260
2016150
2015250
2014150
2013262
2012150
2011231

Inspections

  1. Dec 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WASHROOM WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN

  2. Nov 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Sep 21, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASKS INSIDE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A FACE COVERING/FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN PUBLIC INDOOR SPACES SUCH AS RESTAURANTS/STORES. MUST PROPERLY WEAR A FACE MASK TO COVER NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN WORKING IN THE RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060 (CORRECTED ON SITE)

  4. Jun 7, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND TREE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY MOPSINK).

  5. May 28, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (MANAGER FIX THE HOT WATER LINE UNDERNEATH THE SAID SINK. HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN PROVIDED). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING HEAVILY WITH TOWEL WRAPPED ARROUND FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER FOR MOPSINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AROUND GREASE BOX WITH SEWER/FOUL ODOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2282805 ISSUED ON 04-08-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #36 - 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER. #38 - 6-202.15 MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND REDUCE OPENINGS AROUND DOOR #47 - 4-101.19 MUST CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT. #49 - 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN DIRTY HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS #51 - 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED #53 - 6-202.14 MUST REPAIR BROKEN BATHROOM DOOR SO DOOR CAN BE CLOSED AND LOCKED IF NEEDED. #56 - 6-303.11 MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR MOP ROOM #57 - 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT #58 - 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

  6. Apr 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND REDUCE OPENINGS AROUND DOOR

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED HANDS JEWELRY (WATCH) WHILE PREPARING FOOD AMD WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRTY HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN BATHROOM DOOR SO DOOR CAN BE CLOSED AND LOCKED IF NEEDED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE REACH OVER FREEZER FROM REAR SHED STORAGE (LOCATION ADDED AFTER LICENSING) . ALL SPACES WHERE FOOD OR FOOD ITEM IS STORED SHOULD BE WITH SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FREEZER AND FOOD SHOULD BE REMOVED IN APPROVED SPACE AND APPROVED PART OF FACILITY

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR MOP ROOM

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

    • 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.

  7. Dec 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Facility recently remodeled floor from exposed handsink to rear back door. Observed various gaps and spacing in floor edges along walls and equipment/fixtures. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so floor is tight fitting without any gaps or exposures.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the wall in the rear office area, directly under the computer/TV screen to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the light shield above the Iced Tea machine to be missing. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

  8. Nov 30, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior of the dispensing chute at the ice cream/milkshake machine that would come in direct contact with said food items. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed the three compartment sink not properly maintainted: when a compartment of water is released, the floor drain does not fully contain waste water causing it to overflow on to floor. Instructed facility to repair said drain and maintain so that all water released is contained in drain pipe without any overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the gaskets on the 4 door refrigerator to be dirty. At the same cooler observed the condenser/electrical components to be heavily dirty with grease and food debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Facility recently remodeled floor from exposed handsink to rear back door. Observed various gaps and spacing in floor edges along walls and equipment/fixtures. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so floor is tight fitting without any gaps or exposures. Instructed facility to clean and remove food and grease from under fryer and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed food stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed the wall in the rear office area, directly under the computer/TV screen to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the light shield above the Iced Tea machine to be missing. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed an old toilet and other various clutter outside the rear door. Instructed facility to remove all clutter and maintain.

  9. Jan 26, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed worn and torn gaskets on all coolers. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and food debris on counters, cooking equipment, shelves and more. Instructed facility to detail clean all food and non food contact surfaces regularly and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed heavy dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under, around, and behind heavy equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt, debris, and food splatters on the walls throughout and ceilings throughout. Also observed the exhaust hood to have very heavy grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed a small leak from the floor compressor at the front counter. Also observed leaks at the three compartment faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  10. Jan 19, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed the floor drain that is connected (air gapped) to the three compartment sink to overflow shortly after water is released from a compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so drain does not overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1965722, dated 9-30-16: Violation 34- "FLOOR CRACKED AND DAMAGED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE." Violation 35- "MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND BOX FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST REPLACE." Violation 40-"MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE PATIO SHED TALL REACH-IN COOLER." Violation 41-"ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD AND UNUSED MILK/BREAD CRATES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed worn and torn gaskets on all coolers. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed cardboard being used as a shelving liner above the prep cooler. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and food debris on counters, cooking equipment, shelves and more. Instructed facility to detail clean all food and non food contact surfaces regularly and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed heavy dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under, around, and behind heavy equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt, debris, and food splatters on the walls throughout and ceilings throughout. Also observed the exhaust hood to have very heavy grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed a missing light shield above the prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed a small leak from the floor compressor at the front counter. Also observed leaks at the three compartment faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints.

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      Found 15 cigarette butts on the floor in the rear area and a used ashtray stored in a sweeping debris collector. Instructed facility that there is to be no smoking inside establishment and no ashtrays are to be kept on site. Facility removed during inspection. Violation 7-32-020(c).

  11. Sep 30, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR CRACKED AND DAMAGED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS UNDER THE REAR BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM AND PALLETS USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING WALLS TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER AND COOLERS. .MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE PATIO SHED TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD AND UNUSED MILK/BREAD CRATES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  12. Apr 13, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Mar 31, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-CHILI AT 175.1 F. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FORM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, FRY LIGHT, AND DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SLL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.

  14. Jul 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST/GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT CORNER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PLASTIC FLOORBASE PEELING FROM WALL ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH PLASTIC FLOORBASE TO WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER/MAKE THEROMETER VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.

  15. Apr 16, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  16. Apr 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT. BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO REPAIR PERSON ON SITE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.5F TO 54.1F.(CORN DOG 44.5F, CHEESE STICKS 46.9F, BEEF TAMALES 45.7, SLICED TOMATOES 54.1F, HOT DOG 47.5F, POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT 51LBS WORTH $163 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  17. Jun 27, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear kitchen areas by hot water heater not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in rear kitchen area must be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

  18. Jul 27, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Jul 18, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Coolers not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.

    • 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

      Pest control logbook not provided or mantianed on premises. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control oompany and service premises and provide logbook with all required documents. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Instructed to to rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed manager to install screen door to prevent flying insects or keep door closed during operation.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Water pressure low at all sinks. Instructed to increase water pressure under city pressure. Taylor soft serve machine not provided with hot and cold running water supply at top of machine. Instructed to install hot and cold running water.

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.