RecordWell Data

Super Chi Chi

5431 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County

96cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
75tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2528322
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025170
2024160
20233302
2022270
2021120
2020180
2019240
20183260
2017120

Inspections

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR MILK COOLER AND LARGE SIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  2. Jul 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR STEEL GRAY EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 IN GAP ACROSS BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE AROUND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC COVERING ON FRONT OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL COVERING ON WALL BETWEEN HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE WALL COVERING AND REMOVE DAMAGE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Dec 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS (APPROX 25 LBS SHRIMP POTATOES, 50 LBS PINTO BEANS, RICE, GREENS, YAMS, 50 LBS CHOPPED CHICKEN, 10 LBS HASH BROWNS, 30 LBS DRESSING,50 LBS GROUND BEEF, 25 LBS SHREDDED CHICKEN ALL OF WHICH SAID ITEMS ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOPR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON SAID FOOD ITEMS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD DURING THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE ACROSS FROM FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE .

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 MISSING AND 1 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLER/TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  4. Nov 21, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 46.0F, 2LBS OF GRILLED CHICKEN AT 47.6F AND 10LBS OF COOKED MAC N CHEESE AT 45.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 22LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED RICE AND MAC N CHEESE IN CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT LABELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED ON THE TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS (RICE) INSIDE BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND THE BBQ EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  5. Jan 19, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT AND ALL PURPOSE SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 5 BURNT OUT LIGHT BURNTS THRIUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Jan 11, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF PORK CHOP AT 66.9F AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 55.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 13LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED SPANISH RICE, COOKED RICE AND BEANS IN CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT AND ALL PURPOSE SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      BSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 5 BURNT OUT LIGHT BURNTS THRIUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Jul 26, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR SCREEN DOOR OF THE FACILITY THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Apr 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS THOUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TAPE ON THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN. IF IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENT SHIELD IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  9. Jul 16, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, RICE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER PROVIDED DATE MARK ON THE ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. (COS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS ON PREMISE ( FRONT & REAR PREP AREA). MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE DOORWAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT AND LIGHTS ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

  11. Dec 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE HANDLE TO THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REWPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jan 10, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE FURNACE IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  13. Dec 31, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKE AND CHEESECAKE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL THAT LIST ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPX. 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF THE RAW WOOD SURFACE IN ENTRYWAY AREA THAT LEADS TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AROUND FURNACE IN THE REAR AND FLOOR BOARDS THROUGHOUT. PEST CONTROL OPERATOR NOTED THE PRESENCE OF OPENINGS/HOLES THAT ALLOW FOR RODENT ACCESS IN VISIT FROM 12/28/18. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE TO THE FACILITY ON OR AFTER TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN THE ENTRYWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MELTED PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS USED FOR HOT HOLDING IN STEAM TABLE FOR RICE, MELTED CHEESE, AND GRITS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE FOR HOT-HOLDING AND UTILIZE PROPER CONTAINERS CONSTRUCTED FOR HOT-HOLDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE FURNACE IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2213765 ON 8/31/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (56) 6-303.11 - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE POTS AND PAN STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST.

  14. Aug 31, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZED SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12(A) - OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14(A) - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE POTS AND PAN STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Aug 16, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZED SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B)(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE POTS AND PAN STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  16. May 4, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOULATION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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.