APR 27
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ENTERTAINING COMPANY.
EAT. 94/100
1640 W WALNUT ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed
Passed all 14 inspections, but 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD PREPACKAGED WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE STORAGE RACK IN DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DISPOSABLE SERVEWEAR ON OT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE PIPES IN SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL, OR REMOVE THE SERVEWEAR FROM UNDER THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING TO PREVENT DUST AND DIRT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: BROKEN GLASS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE RACK IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND BLACK RICE UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE RICE TO PREVENT ATTRACTING THE PESTS AND TO CLEAN THE GLASS TO AVOID INJURY AND MAINTENANCE.
FEB 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 17
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR FROM WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 122021PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE,WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
MAY 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ON SITE (DELI MEATS,DAIRY, BEEF ETC,)OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DISCARD DATE ON ALL FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN .PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES OF DESSERT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER , AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DISHWASHER WITH INOPERABLE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER ALL WIRE RACKS IN DRY STORAGE, AND UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARPETING ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NOT TIGHTLY AGAINST THE WALL OR SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NEAR BACK PREP AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM THAT OPENS INTO THE SMALL PREP ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM NEXT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THIS ROOM.
APR 122016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS, THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT (WHEN FACING) OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 222015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FILTERS IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN PRODUCE COOLER AND CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
FEB 102014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 10
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR ROOMS UNDER PALLETS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
AUG 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE OPEN DISPOSABLE CATERING TRAYS ARE NOT PROTECTED, INVERT THE PANS TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SOUTH WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS ARE DIRTY AND THE CAN OPENER HAS WORN BLADES AND IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EAST WALK IN COOLER AND GRILL AREAS; CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE DISHROOM IS DARK, REPAIR THE LIGHTING SO THE WAREWASHING AREA IS EASY TO SEE.
APR 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. The brick walls against the clean dish racks are rough and unsanitary, cover said wall so it can be easily cleaned and maintained.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Shield all kitchen lighting and above the ice machine.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. The ice scoops were found in an unsanitary bucket, the scoops were washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
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