Chicago
61
YOUR CALL

Greek Islands Restaurant

200 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Mostly clean — 15 of 22 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
22
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-11
Pass Rate
68%
1 failure
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-11
Failed 1 inspection (2023)
Sanitation issues found across 59 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 59×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
2025-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

2025-09-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 25 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE SALAD COOLER AT 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED SALAD COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

2024-08-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand wash sink in dish room, nearest sink is not conveniently located, instructed to install.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing of frozen meat, large tub of frozen calamari left at room temp to thaw, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes in ice bins, instructed to keep off ice.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow device for both ice makers in basement. Instructed to install in exposed area.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing grout between tiles through out kitchen. instructed to re-grout and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in Fish walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lighting.

2023-09-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2023-09-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSU...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN FISH IN A METAL CONTAINER SITTING ON A PREP TABLE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR BACK EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEAR WHERE THE POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2022-11-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER INSIDE OF ICE SCOOP CONTAINER BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS RANGING FROM 83-9...

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2021-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS:...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO ROLLING CART AND PREP HANDSINK NEAR STEAM TABLES TOO SHORT (4INCHES) FOR SPLASHING WATER AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST INSTALL A PROPER SPLASHGUARD THAT WOULD AID IN PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM, FAMILY WASHROOM AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SEVERAL ENCASED PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ENCASING ON PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ABOVE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312509 CONDUCTED ON 9/18/2019: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WIT...

2019-10-29 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2019-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SALT, FLOUR, BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED DISH WARE STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-03-20 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at DPH.dairy@illinois.gov . Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogurt ...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets in the following reaching cooler units, steam table line, salad station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no stoppers at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. Mai...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill station adjacent to steam table line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed door sweep on rear exit door slightly skewed. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to adjust. Maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed slow draining exposed hand at main bar. Instructed manager to find source/repair and maintain at all times.

2017-08-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Observed rust in the following areas: on vent cover on wall of meat cutting room; on bottom of large free standing mixer; on interior lip of ice chute of ice machine (on the right) in basement. Must remove all rust, or paint to make smooth and easily...

minor Pest Activity

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

Found small hole in wall under sink in employee restroom. Must repair and maintain to prevent pest entry. Observed damaged ceiling tile over front hot station. Must repair and maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed lights not functioning in the following areas: 5 lights over cooking line in kitchen; 2 lights in dish area, and 2 lights in front hot line area. Must repair or replace all lighting. Must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed slow draining hand sink in salad prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

2016-06-02 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE BAR HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE DRAIN BOARDS ON EITHER SIDE. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER LINES OVER FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: ABOVE CONDIMENTS AND PACKAGING IN DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE BOTTLED WATER IN THE LIQUOR STOR...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THAT THE BAR HANDSINK DRAIN IS SLOW. OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN AND THE LEAK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE COCA COLA COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.

2015-07-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE STEAM TABLES. (MUST PROTECT THE CUTTING BOARD AT ALL TIMES)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP SURFACES AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUNS AND HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-05-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON SITE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS GLOVED HANDS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD. ALSO NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS HANDS IN A HAND SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP. ALSO NOTED FOOD H...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE STEAM TABLES. (MUST PROTECT THE CUTTING BOARD AT ALL TIMES)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP SURFACES AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUNS AND HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2014-07-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MISSING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISH AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-12-23 Pass Complaint
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP

2013-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Storage & Handling

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION THAT HIS WATER RESERVE STORAGE TANK BURST DURING LUNCH AND THAT PLUMBERS WERE ON SITE REPAIRING TANK. THE HOT WATER TANK WAS STILL WORKING BUT WAS DI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN OUT SIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. REPLACE TWO WALL TILE AT LOWER WALL UNDER SHELF IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE NOTED; TILE FELL OFF WALL.

2012-07-16 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DRY WET FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT WALLBASE AT STAFF TOILET HANDSINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY LEAKY FAUCET AT 1COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA BY THE GRILLS.

2011-08-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

THE BASEMENT SANITATION AREA HAS DIRTY GAPS AND CREVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

2011-06-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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. THE DISHROOM TRAY HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE WALL HAS FOOD BUILDUP IN THE BOTTOM; CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY HOL...

minor Sanitation

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 DIPPING WELL IS DIRTY AND NEEDS A DAILY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

minor Sanitation

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 ARE MISSING GROUT UNDER THE MEAT GRINDER AND DESSERT COOLER AND HAVE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARDS AROUND THE FISH PREP AREA. CLEAN,...

minor Sanitation

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 WALL IN THE FISH WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY, THE PANTRY SPRINKLER HEAD IS LEAKING AND THE BASEMENT SANITATION AREA HAS DIRTY GAPS AND CREVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE REAR POT SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER LEAK, REPAIR PLUMBING.

2010-11-04 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE, PI...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN A LIGHT SHIELD BY ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

2010-03-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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. Some cutting boards with dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

minor Sanitation

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. Must keep floors dry around ice macines in basement. Must fix some floor grouting in some sections od dishroom & main kitchen also.

minor Sanitation

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. In terior of hoods above cooking equipment & any attachments around hood must be free of dust/grease build-up. Water stained ceiling tiles above dishmachine must be replaced.

100
Niemczyk P & P Inc.
100
Starbucks Coffee #11048
77
Fast Track Ltd
76
Piggyback
18
Santorini

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