HENDRIKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER.

Chicago Health Dept

100 E WALTON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.6 F AND 47.3 F INSIDE STAND UP REFRIGERATOR- EGGS, MILK AND PASTRY CREAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 15 LBS VALUED AT $150.00.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOORS GASKETS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A VALID/UPDATED CERTIFICATES.

MAR 12

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOTED WALL BASE PEELING OFF IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DINING ROOM FLOOR COATING CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 2

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING CLEAN WIPING CLOTH TO DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AFTER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO AIR DRY FOLLOWING CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF REAR PREP TABLE TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE LEAKING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING STORED WITH MOP HEAD DIRECTLY ON FLOOR NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP IN SUCH A WAY THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR ORIGINAL CERTIIFCATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED (CHICKEN, EGG DISHES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING TO AT LEAST ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: CHICKEN AT 50.1F AND MILK AT 52.1F IN THE KITCHEN AREA SMALL REFRIGERATOR, ORANGE SOUP AT 55.0F IN THE REAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $75.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED KITCHEN AREA SMALL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD, 54.0F AMBIENT INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER ON-SITE. COOLER TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION WHILE ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING STORED WITH MOP HEAD DIRECTLY ON FLOOR NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP IN SUCH A WAY THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON PREP TABLE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL PREP TABLES AND STAND IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, SLIGHT LEAK AND MENDED TOGETHER WITH DISH TOWEL, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSEVRED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA OR DRY STORAGE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

show all 26 inspections →

JUL 25

2023

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE. DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY IS PREPARING (SLICED TOMATOES, SOUP, CHICKEN CURRY, QUICHE, LEAFY SPINACH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 MEDIUM BLACK LIVE FLIES FLRUING THROUGHOUT BAKERY PREP AREA, SITTING ON ROLLING CARTS SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON PREP TABLE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, SLIGHT LEAK AND MENDED TOGETHER WITH DISH TOWEL, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSEVRED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA OR DRY STORAGE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2559757 ON JUNE 23, 2022. IT STATES " No labels provided for Packaged pastries at grab and go table, Instructed to label all packaged food on site with required labeling" labeling requirements sheet" given to manager. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 23

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

No labels provided for Packaged pastries at grab and go table, Instructed to label all packaged food on site with required labeling" labeling requirements sheet" given to manager.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Chipped paint at wall behind food shelf, Instructed to install durable surface.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

heavy dust buildup on ceiling vent above 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

APR 6

2021

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 4

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, MUST PROVIDE THE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE FRONT OF PREP AND ABOVE OVEN. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVER IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN HALLWAY OF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR PROPER CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401915, DATED 10/1/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS: #47 USING TORN NYLON SHEETS TO PROTECT BREAD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE SURFACE TO PROTECT FOOD TRAYS (AND PREP AREA). #55 CRACKED WALL COVERINGS NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO REPAIR. #56 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 1

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USING CLOTH TOWELS TO PLACE WET UTENSIL ON, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CLOTH TOWELS AS PART OF DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

USING TORN NYLON SHEETS TO PROTECT BREAD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE SURFACE TO PROTECT FOOD TRAYS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED WALL COVERINGS NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE

OCT 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 (I)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LICK PASTRY CREAM FROM THUMB ON RIGHT HAND, THEN PREPARED/HANDLED TIRAMISU WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER AND PROPERLY AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $30.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD, TIRAMISU DESSERT WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, ETC. MUST BE USED TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 (A) (B1-3, 4-7) (A)- OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PRE PACKAGED PASTRY ITEMS, POUND CAKES, LOAVES OF BREAD, STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LABELS ARE REQUIRED WITH, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

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

4-502.13 (A) (A) OBSERVED MULTIPLE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC PASTRY BAGS BEING AIR DRIED AND STORED FOR REUSE/CONTINUED PURPOSE, IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SAID PASTRY BAGS MAY NOT BE RE-USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO RE-USE DISPOSABLE PASTRY BAGS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER DIRECTLY OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD COVER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND EMPLOYEE SLICING BREAD NEXT TO CASH REGISTER IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS WITH NO BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO HANDLE FOOD AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND EMPTY MILK JUGS REUSED FOR COLD COFFEE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE MILK JUGS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

USING PLASTIC BAGS TO COVER SIDES OF PASTRY RACKS AS A BARRIER, INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE MATERIAL THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED WALL COVERING BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, BEHIND FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY SHELF WHERE PEELING PAINT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN LINES.

AUG 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR TO ALLOW PROPER TEMPERATURES TO BE MAINTAINED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2 REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS AND 1 MINI REFRIGERATOR WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE 2 REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS WERE 58.8F AND 56.6F; THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATIOR WAS 49.8F. REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS PLEASE EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR A TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR, 2 REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN, AND FOOD LEFT OUT ON THE PREP AREA: OBSERVED 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 81.4F ON THE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED CURRY CHICKEN AT 56.8F, TUNA AT 48.9F, HARDBOILED EGGS AT 54.9F, 6 PACKAGES OF SALAMI DELI MEAT AT 58.8F, 7 PACKAGES OF HAM DELI MEAT AT 57.9F, AND 8 PACKAGES OF SWISS CHEESE AT 52.3F ALL STORED INSIDE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR THAT WAS TAGGED. OBSERVED 8 GALLONS OF MILK AT 59.7F, 6 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 54.3F, 5 PACKAGES OF PROSCUITTO AT 59.2F, 2 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS AT 55.5F, AND WHIPPED EGGS AT 58.3F INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AND A REACH-IN COOLER (BOTH WERE TAGGED FOR UNABLE TO MAINTIAN PROPER TEMPERATURE) IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOOR TO ALLOW PROPER TEMPERATURES TO BE MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CEILING TILES AND VENT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9

2015

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 30

2015

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA AT 49.9F WITH CONTAINERS OF EGG SALAD, CHICKEN CURRY, LENTIL SALAD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ITEM TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUTES: EGG SALAD 47.9F, CHICKEN CURRY 63.9F, LENTIL SALAD 45.1F AND SLICED HAM 47.9F. ALSO OBSERVED CARTON OF EGGS (20)ON TABLE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 75.3F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 28LBS AND APPROX. COST $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY AREA FOUND WITH UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED PASTRIES BEHIND COUNTER WITH ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC. MUST PRETECT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN CURRY, EGG SALAD, TUNA ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION 2/28/2014 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF UTILITY MOP IN BETWEEN THE COFFEE STATION AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 7

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF UTILITY MOP IN BETWEEN THE COFFEE STATION AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FEB 28

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC DURING PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER SEATING HAS BEEN ADDED TO A ROOM ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHICH REQUIRES CUSTOMERS TO PASS THROUGH THE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY AREA FOUND WITH UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED PASTRIES AND INTO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO PASSING PREP TABLES, METAL RACK SHELVING WITH STORED UNPROTECTED BREADS. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SITTING IN AREA AND LEAVING AREA TO EXIT UPON ARRIVAL AND INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW CUSTOMERS ACCESS TO THE SEATING AREA UNTIL CREATING BARRIERS, SHIELDS, WALLS OR A SEPARATE ENTRANCE WAY TO SEATING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-29-13 NOT CORRECTED.#37-FOUND RESTROOMS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DOORS. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF UTILITY MOP IN BETWEEN THE COFFEE STATION AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

AUG 29

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND RESTROOMS WITH NO SELF CLOSING DOORS.

JUN 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 15

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVES AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY IN THE FRONT THEN MAKING SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED.

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO COLD RUNNING WATER, AND VERY WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER FOR ALL SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR BY NO LESS THAN 6".

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 24

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

AUG 17

2011

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT ON WALL & CEILING OF REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM 3-ON A WOODEN HANGER IN THE SAME ROOM; 8-ON WALLS & CEILING OF THE OFFICE; 10-ON ORANGE WALL OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WALLS OR CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MAY 10

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2010

FAIL 0 violations

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →