Chicago Health Dept
1250 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEANING FAUCET NECK CAUSING WATER TO SPRAY ONTO FLOOR AND BACK WALL. ALSO OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND REPAIR FAUCET NECK.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VALID POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOUND BACKFLOW DEVICE LEAKING LOCATED UNDER SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE LOCATED UNDER SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VAILD ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. EMPLOYEE LOCATED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
4-602.13 OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SHELVING.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS MEASURED AT 100 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ON REPORT #2561090 DATED JULY 21ST 2022. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES PLUMMER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS WASTE WATER COMES UP IN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ON REPORT #2561090 FROM JULY 21ST 2022. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PLUMMER WAS ABLE TO ADEQUATELY SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
4-202.18 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CLOTHS ARE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED SHELVING.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 102-106 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES OF INADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS WASTE WATER COMES UP IN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ON WALL NEAR COKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASE COVING.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERITFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SHAVED DELI MEAT) IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER SIGNED UP TO RENEW HIS CERTIFICATE. COS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK; REPAIR LEAKS.
A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER; PROVIDE A COVER.
FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP INCIDENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED ROAST BEEF, MAYO, AVOCADO, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS 10LBS COST OF ALL FOODS $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 95 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2200254 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE BACK INTERIOR WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches with roast beef, ham, etc.) are being served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
Observed black, slimy, mold-like substance on ceiling of lower section of ice bin. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive black, slimy, mold-like substance around the rim of the floor utility sink. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed rear prep area ceiling is missing several ceiling tiles. Observed 1 stained ceiling tile. Must replace all missing or stained ceiling tiles. Must maintain same.
Observed proof of food handler training for 1 food handler. No proof of food handler training for other 3 food handling employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY, PUT ON GLOVES (WITH OUT WASHING HIS HANDS) AND BEGAN MAKING A SANDWICH (TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS, I.E. BREAD, LETTUCE, CHEESE). A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES (WITH OUT WASHING HANDS) AND BEGAN HELPING OTHER EMPLOYEE IN MAKING THE SANDWICH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OF SANDWICH (1/2 LB VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7.00) AND HAVE EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TUNA, TURKEY, HAM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1937934 DATED 06/30/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN: 45-FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN ILLINOS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOUND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH A VISOR ON BUT IT WAS NOT RESTRAINING HIS BIG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTAIN HAIR SO THAT IT DOES NOT FALL INTO THE CUSTOMERS FOOD.
FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN ILLINOS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BACK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ABOVE AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. MOPS,BROOMS,ETC.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- HAM, BEEF, CHEESE,ETC ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 12/03/10 NOT POSTED FOR CONSUMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR CONSUMER VIEW.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI SANDWICHES TURKEY,SALAMI ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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