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Ignotz' Ristorante

2421 S OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

93cited violations
1serious tier
22inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
71964
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026150
2025251
2024100
20232170
2021170
2019140
2018250
2017120
2016120
20153190
2014140
2013290
2012140
2011250
2010150

Inspections

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

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT BAR 3 COMP SINK FAUCET INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN MAIN PREP ARE AIN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jul 30, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

  3. Jul 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (INTERNAL TEMP AT 62.0F) IN THE KITCHEN NOT HOLDING THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER HOLDS FRUITS, VEGETABLE AND GARNISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE. PREP COOLER TAGGED / HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVE MULTIPLE PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 1st FLOOR, ALSO THE FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING, NOTED THE DRAIN PIPE BROKEN FROM THE FURNACE TO THE DRAIN. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS.

  4. Dec 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  6. Oct 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST AVAILABLE FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FINAL RINSE FOR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  7. Aug 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GASKET SEAL AND DOOR HANDLES ON REAR REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FREEZER DOOR HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF IN FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD DIVIDER JUST IN FRONT OF KITCHEN EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAINING IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT ENTRANCE OF FOOD SERVICE AREA AND A MISSING VENT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A SPACE FOR HARBORING OF INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVERING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS ON THE CONDIMENT COOLERS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN REAR DISH AREA 1ST.FL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED TWO SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. Sep 5, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  10. Jun 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MUST PROPERLY STORE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT OF FOOD SPILL(FLOUR), MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES AT REAR DISH ROOM BY 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS.

  11. Mar 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

  12. Apr 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 19, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED BASEMENT OUTER REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA(CIGARETTE BUTTS, EXCESS WATER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  14. Jun 18, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.

  15. Jun 10, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1408230 ON 5-27-15. 36-FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINPIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR). REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR WALLS NEAR FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER.

  16. May 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED SHELVES ABOVE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO WORKING FREEZER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAIN PIPE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

  17. May 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SYRUP FROM FLOOR. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ON WALL BY CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLE ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

  18. Jan 9, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

  19. Jun 13, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE REACH IN LOWBOY COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST ON THE TOP SECTION, CLEAN OFF RUST AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. THE EDGE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DAMAGED, REPAIR AND SMOOTH OUT THE DAMAGED EDGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN THE FLOOR FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE WALLS ARE DIRTY BEHIND THE KITCHEN SINK, SCRUB THE WALLS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BASEMENT HAS A LEAKY DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, REPAIR LEAK.

  20. Jul 7, 2011 Complaint · 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. CLEAN THE FRYER, STOVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP

  21. Jan 5, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS ARE RUSTY LOCATED IT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD, PIPES AND THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

  22. Jun 8, 2010 Special Events (Festivals) · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES i.e. BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, AND RAW WOOD AT KITCHEN WINDOW MAKING SURFACES EASY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETTAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, COOLER USED FOR BREAD ALL COOLERS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SECURE COVING IN REAR DISH ROOM NEAR 3 COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHING HEAVY EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN WEATHER STRIP DOWN THE RIGHT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR MAKING DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.