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Ace Bakery

3241 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

68cited violations
1serious tier
14inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1598225
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025190
2023120
2021140
20192140
2017140
2016260
2015180
2013150
20122101
2011130
2010130

Inspections

  1. Oct 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO INTERNAL NOR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSE ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SITS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOSE SHORTENED SO IT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE NOR CAUSE BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM VARIOUS LIGHTS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AND A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ONE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

  2. Mar 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE STOVE IS LOCATED WITHOUT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2545628 CONDUCTED ON DEC 15, 2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  3. Dec 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP STATION, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGHT OUT TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN CURRENT.

  4. Jul 2, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISING SOME EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PRE-PACKAGED BAKED GOODS FOR RETAIL SALE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, NAME AND ADDRES OF ESTABLISHMENT ETC. LABELING SHEET GIVEN 6/14/2019.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR BAKING AREA CEILING VENT COVERS ARE DUSTY, , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE REAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. Jun 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO FOOD LABLES ON THE PRE-PACKAGED BAKED GOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT ETC. LABELING SHEET GIVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICEING CONTAINERS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE PROOFER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BAKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR BAKING AREA CEILING VENT COVERS ARE DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE REAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Dec 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT, COMMON NAME AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE DISCOLORED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE GARAGE.

  7. Jul 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jul 6, 2016 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

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1575881 DATED 9/22/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 12/22/2015. VIOLATIONS ARE #32 REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. #35 REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. #36 REPLACE MISSING LIOGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT DISPLAY CASE, AND #38 REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MIDDLE 3 DOOR COOLER, 2 TIER CART, REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,AND MICROWAVE. REAR FLOUR STORAGE SHELF OFF GARAGE. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, AND MIDDLE PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT P-TRAP LEAKING ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  9. Sep 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER GREASE TRAPS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND FRONT DISPLAY CASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETERS IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  10. Nov 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REMOVE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, FLOUR STORAGE SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS ,REAR STOVE/OVEN INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN PLACE MIXERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FLOUR STORAGE REAR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.ALSO CLEAD DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR BAKING AREA.

  11. May 30, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE TILE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE STOVE HAS COME OFF OF THE WALL, REATTACH THE TILE. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS 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 AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR BAKERY ARE STAINED BROWN AND IN THE BASEMENT ARE WATER DAMAGED, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

  12. May 23, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      THE CENTRAL PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS NO HOT WATER, AN ALTERNATE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WILL BE USED AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THE WALK IN COOLER HAS OPEN PRODUCT (PIE SLICES) STORED ON AND ABOVE SHELVES THAT ARE COVERED WITH MOLD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR AND SHELVING.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      THE BAKERY GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING ALL OVER THE FLOOR, REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP SO WASTE WATER IS CONTAINED AND DRAINS PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE PROOF BOX, DOUGH MIXER, COOLER HANDLES, ROLLING PINS AND SINK HANDLES AND FULL OF DOUGH BUILDUP, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT UNTIL ALL FOOD DEPOSITS ARE REMOVED THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE TILE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE STOVE HAS COME OFF OF THE WALL, REATTACH THE TILE. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS 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 AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR BAKERY ARE STAINED BROWN AND IN THE BASEMENT ARE WATER DAMAGED, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

  13. Jan 5, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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 BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • 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. THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BULDUP.

  14. Oct 29, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.

    • 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 FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS ON CEILING.

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.