CAL'S CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

1200 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WHERE EVER NEEDED. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

FEB 19

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING AREAS WHERE LARGE PIECES OF DRY WALL ARE MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AS WELL AS OPENINGS IN THE WALLS WHERE EXPOSED BRICK IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED AN AREA WHERE THER APPEARS TO BE STUDS TO CREATE A ROOM OF SOME SORT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THAT AREA ALSO. ALSO OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS THAT MUST BE SEALED AS WELL. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY OWNER ***MUST*** SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENINGS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING FACILITY.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE LOWER WALL AT THE PREP TABLE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PART OF THE FRAME MISSING AT THE ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGER JULIA MATHAS WITHOUT PROPER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN A RISK #1 FACILITY SHOULD HAV. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

FEB 11

2025

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 100-120 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE SOUTH AND NORTH WALLS AS WELL AS OBSERVED APPROX 30 DROPPINGS IN THE AREA BEHIND THE COFFEE GRIND STATION WITH RAW WOOD WHERE A WALL WOULD GO. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PROVIDED BEFORE OR ON RETURN DATE OF 2/18/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PART OF THE FRAME MISSING AT THE ENTRANCE LEADING TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AUG 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP. ADVISED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BOTTOM.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.115: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH DOG ENTER FACILITY DURING INSPECTION AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ASK CUSTOMER IF DOG WAS A SERVICE ANIMAL DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE CUSTOMER AND DOG VOLUNTARILY LEFT FACILITY WITHOUT BEING ASKED BY MANAGEMENT AFTER RECEIVING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C): FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND STORE ITEMS ON SHELF ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COUNTER AREAS, SINKS, ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE FLOOR IS DAMP FROM RAIN YESTERDAY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE TABLE TOP FRYER USED FOR FRYING CHICKEN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WATTS TO FRYER UNIT. THERE IS A STRONG PRESENCE OF SMOKE IN THE AIR FROM THE FRYER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED OUT FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

JUL 16

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP. ADVISED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BOTTOM.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND STORE ITEMS ON SHELF ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COUNTER AREAS, SINKS, ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE FLOOR IS DAMP FROM RAIN YESTERDAY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE TABLE TOP FRYER USED FOR FRYING CHICKEN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WATTS TO FRYER UNIT. THERE IS A STRONG PRESENCE OF SMOKE IN THE AIR FROM THE FRYER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED OUT FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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OCT 31

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP NOT LOCATED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE GREASE TRAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMENS RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

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