SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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YOUR CALL. 57/100

1250 S UNION AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed

20 of 30 inspections passed, 3 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
20 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CARDBOARD BEING ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOT, NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE

OCT 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624791 ON 10/2/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 2
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 12 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, BOXES OF STOCK, AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 17
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 7
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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FEB 23
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS ,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 5
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD ONION DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ONION STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE WINDOW SEALS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SEP 20
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NUMEROUS CRATES STACKED OUTSIDE BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

NOV 17
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED DATED 2/8/21, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 7/6/21.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUL 6
2021
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2484596 CONDUCTED ON 2/8/2021: #16 - 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #39 - 3-307.11: OBSERVED BINS OF SLICED ONIONS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. #47 - 4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ONION CUTTER IS LOCATED AND USED AS FLOOR LINER IN STAFF STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. #48 - 4-301.12: NOTED ONLY A SPRAYER AT THE 1 of 3 COMPARTMENTS TO THE 3-COMP COMP WAREWASHING SINK. THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS HAVE A MOUNTED SINK FAUCET THAT ONLY EXTENDS TO THOSE TWO SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE SINK FAUCET FOR 3RD COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS. MUST CORRECT ALL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

FEB 8
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLER UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BINS OF SLICED ONIONS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE ONION CUTTER IS LOCATED AND USED AS FLOOR LINER IN STAFF STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED ONLY A SPRAYER AT THE 1 of 3 COMPARTMENTS TO THE 3-COMP COMP WAREWASHING SINK. THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS HAVE A MOUNTED SINK FAUCET THAT ONLY EXTENDS TO THOSE TWO SINKS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE SINK FAUCET FOR 3RD COMPARTMENT AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP ONION CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

JUL 15
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON HAND AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MAR 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON HAND AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE GRILLING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED IN STORAGE AREA AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN AREA OF THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF ONE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE GRILL WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT STEAM TABLE, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM WALLS NEXT TO STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP, AND CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD WHERE FRYER IS LOCATED.

OCT 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN BOTH LIGHT SHIELDS, DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH WASH SINK, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL THE TIME. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK WITH WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WALL.

APR 8
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR. REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

NOV 10
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, AND LOWER EXTERIOR SECTIONS(BASINS) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

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

SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE AT NORTH REAR ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR ONION STORAGE AREA, ABOVE AND BELOW ALL SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CILING VENT NEAR NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN REAR ONION STOORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY, MUST STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

FEB 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (BEEF/PORK)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOK LINE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND EXIT DOORS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FEB 19
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND BETWEEN THE TWO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE LEFT RECEPTACLE AND GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, PROPERLY CLOSE ALL GARBAGE CAN LIDS AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOK LINE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND EXIT DOORS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NOV 15
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND UNDERNEATH GRILLS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

DEC 4
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED VENT COVERS ABOVE THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES (I.E.,EMPLOYEE SHOES).

NOV 9
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 ICE MACHINE DOOR INTERIOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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 HAVE SOME DAMAGED SPOTS UNDER THE FRYERS AND BY THE ICE MACHINE, RESEAL DAMAGED FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE LOOSE CEILING TILE IN THE NORTH COUNTER AREA.

DEC 15
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SOME UNECESSARY CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(SHOVEL,BROOMS,ETC.)REAR OF PREMISES NEEDS ORDER AND CLEANING.

DEC 13
2010
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 1
2010
PASSED
0 violations
APR 6
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE SOME DIRTY BUILDUP ON THEM WHICH WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

MINORSanitation
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 SCOOP HANDLE WAS FOUND IN THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND WAS PUT BACK INTO THE INTERNAL HOLDER AT THIS TIME.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN WEST LOOP