Chicago Health Dept
547 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
OBSERVED MOP STORED WITH MOP HEAD DIRECTLY ON THE WALL AND FLOOR NEAR THE UTILITY SINK WHILE DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS SUCH THAT MOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE FLOORS, WALLS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
No certified food service manager on site no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meats, chicken....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Employee's personal items ( phone )stored on prep table, instructed to keep off.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN OF WATER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.
OBSERVED DRIED ICE CREAM AND PUREE SPLATTER ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOCATED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREPARATION TABLE, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPPED AND SERVED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESEAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, DUSTY BEVERAGE CUP LIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN SIDE ICE CREAM SINK CABINET AND SOUP CABINET, AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND TRASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DELIVERY DRIVER BIKE STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH LOOSING FITTING HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAIR RESTING ON SHOULDERS. ALSO OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NEED OF BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLERS PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR/BEARD IN SIDE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the prep cooler: 3.75lbs of chicken @ 45.7F; 4lbs of salad mix @ 45.7F; and 1lb of spinach @ 50.5F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or lower, or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed excessive dust accumulation above dry storage on ceiling vent. Must remove dust, detail clean and maintain.
OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE SALAD CATERING COOLER TO BE BROKEN FROM ITS FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT SCREENS IN THE FRONT COOK LINE HOODS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD FOR RECYCLING STACKED LOOSELY IN A DISORGANIZED MANNER IN THE INTERIOR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS FOR RECYCLING IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER THAT KEEPS THE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER.
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1591425 ON 12/09/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER CONTAINING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN DOORWAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE FIRST AND THRID COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 22LBS OF CHICKEN BREASTS LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51-56 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
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD COVERS ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, UNDER SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
PROVIDE THE IDPH SANITATION CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT FRONT BETWEEN/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN THE VENT COVERS AT CEILING AT REAR ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN WASHROOMS OF DUST BUILD UP.
CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND CARTS.
REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS.
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 116.2F AND TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE AT 86.5F AT SAME UNIT. HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS NOT SET UP CORRECTLY.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENAUTERED FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AT BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DEFROST ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK IN COOLER AT CORNERS TO REMOVE SLIME. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE REACH IN DELI STATION COOLERS HAVE DIRTY TUBING INSIDE. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE EXHAUST HOODS ARE DIRTY INSIDE AND OUT, THE SODA DISPENSER IS DIRTY AND THE WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY AND STORAGE RACKS ARE DIRTY AND GETTING MILDEWED. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Last summary report from 3/10/09 visit not posted for public view. Last inspection report unable to locate also.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors under /behind heavy equipment must be kept clean.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Bathroom ceiling vent must be free of dust build-up.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky faucet at front dump sink (ice cream section) must be fixed.
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