Chicago Health Dept
332 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
22 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE UPSTAIRS HALLWAY NEXT TO ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF WIPE CLOTH THAT WAS STORED ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMLPLOYEE NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREPPING AREA.
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER COUNTER AND FRUIT FOR SALE FOR GRAB AND GO AT THE SODA REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL COVING THE IS DEATTACHED FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OBSERVED TAPE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HOLDING DRAIN PIPES TOGETHER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR UNDER STOVE/OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
IMORPER COOLING METHOD, FOUND HOT SAUSAGE BEING COOLED DOWN IN COOLER WITH TIGHT FITTING COVER, INTRUCTED TO LOOSELY COVER HOT FOOD DURING COOLING DOWN PROCESS.
FOUND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ( MAC SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND YOGURT CUPS ) WITH NO LABELED IN GRAB AND GO COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATE, NAME OF FACILITY, INGRENDIENTS AND WIGHT.ALLERGENS IF ANY
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLICER PROPELRY AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
USING CARD BOARD AS A DIVIDER BETWEEN PREP TABLEA AND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL THAT CAN BE CLEANED EASILY.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMNT'S PREP AREA CELING LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA'S: MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, DISH WASHING AREA SINK (BASEMENT), AND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, PASTA, SAUSAGE, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU BOARD SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS: FLOUR CORNMEAL ETC. WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND FACILITY KNOWLEDGE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECTLY RESPOND TO THE INSPECTOR'S QUESTIONS. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED FICILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE,2 POUNDS CHICKEN GRILLED AND 4 POUNDS BREADED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 93.4 -104.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA. HOT HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 135 DEGREES F REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR HIGHER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CHICKEN. APPROX 6 POUNDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, PASTA, SAUSAGE, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (CLOGGED NOT DRAINING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES USING PREP SINK AS HAND SINK IN FRONT ICE CREAM DRINK CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOOD HANDLERS ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH THE GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLING FOOD. OTHER FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING THE PHONE, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982405 DATED 01/31/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 38-FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 41-FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME. 45-FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD/DIRT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION ON THE 1ST FL. WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE TOP DIVIDER (LEFT HAND SIDE/CLOSEST TO THE WALL) ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THEM SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE MOPS NOT IN USE AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
2 CRACKED,DAMAGE LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.ALSO LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN SAME AREA,(DUST BUILD-UP).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC NOT LABELED,(IE MUFFINS,COOKIES,SALADS).MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND ,UNDER STORAGE CRATES ALONG STAIRS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREP AREAS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN BASEMENT PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 47.9 DEGREES F, 2 LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 48 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF PROSCIUTTO AT 46.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL NOTED ON SITE. NOTED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT COOK LINE AND FROM THE GREASE RECEPTACLE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER READY TO EAT MILK, CREAM CHEESE AND WHIPPED BUTTER IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. ALSO NOTED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE FRESH TOMATOES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED RAW PORK SAUSAGE BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSA IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MAY NOT STORE RAW FOODS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ADVISED OWNER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NOTED INTERIOR DUMPSTERS WITH NO COVERS ATTACHED. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE SMALL FLY ACTICITY INSIDE AND AROUND DUMSTERS IN THE INTERIOR REAR GARBAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR DUMPSTERS AND MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER.
MUST ALWAYS LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
MUST PAINT/OR SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA(THE BREAD TABLE LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STORAGE BLOCK ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CREAM CASE AND AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE CATCH BASIN LID IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND UNEVEN FLOOR AT THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN, IN FRONT OF THE STOVE COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
RECOMMEND AND ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS AROUND THE DELI FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLBASE UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALLS AND PVC BEHIND THE FRYER AND STOVE AT THE BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS.
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