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Inspections

1. Dec 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Dec 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (AU JUS, MEATBALLS, TURKEY, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:00 P.M.(COS)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF SAID SINK AND A PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF SAME.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER MUST DATE MARK AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED )APPX.50LBS$200

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED 5-JARS OF VACUUM-PACKAGED PICKLED FOOD PRODUCTS AND FROZEN GELATO ON SALE WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE.OBSERVED NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED (COS)

   • Severity not stated

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     SEE VIOLATION #29.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL TCS REACH IN COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT SCATTERED AMONGST CLUTTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/25(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FRONT DOOR BOARDED UP WITH WOOD MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORED ON REAR PORCH AND IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED WITHIN THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF PRODUCTS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF GLASS SLIDING REACH IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF.

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, TOILET ROOM, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 56.3°F-58.5°F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0°F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0°F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

3. Nov 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE REAR AREA STORED IN BUCKET WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION OF ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jun 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON ITEMS ON PREMISES AS OULINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

5. Mar 24, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Feb 8, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED BAGS OF GARBAGE IN THE ALLEY SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW AND TO MAINTAIN THE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND TO CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386485 ON 8/25/20: 47 - OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 53 - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES REGARDING EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT DOOR OR INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING CUSTOMERS TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE.

7. Aug 25, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF FROZEN SOUPS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

8. Nov 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT OR DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

9. Mar 14, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Mar 6, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Observed inadequate food protection at the front service counter- found exposed prep area directly open to potential customer contamination. Instructed facility to install and maintain a permanent, smooth and easily cleanable barrier. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).