Chicago
35
BEAT

Pride of Chicago

1221-1223 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
35/100

Mixed record — 15 of 28 inspections passed

Inspections
28
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-15
Pass Rate
54%
7 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-15
Failed 7 inspections (2024, 2023, 2018...)
Other issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 53×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2025-01-15 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-02-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-02-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GRAB AND GO COOLER LOCATED ON SALES FLOOR LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT IF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2023-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK REACHED 115F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2023-07-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, BEANS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK REACHED 115F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2022-07-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND ON SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASE COVING ON WALL NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN BASE COVING

2021-03-11 Pass Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE VENTS ON THE CEILING. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2020-11-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSI...

2019-10-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (BURGER). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AN A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S & MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF SANDWICHES, CUT MELON, AND HUMMUS) LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR ( ACROSS FROM COFFEE STATION) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58 F - 51F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (BURGER). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND SELF SERVICE COOLER LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE COFFEE AREA AT 63 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. COOLER TAGGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ...

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AN A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S & MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-10-24 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2018-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2018-07-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON WALL IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DRINK AREA AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. C...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-31 Pass Complaint
4
minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, BACON) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITH PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-01-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND CONDENSERS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND CONDENSERS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGE...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO R...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND REGISTER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. ONE EMPLOYEE LEFT THE PREP AREA, TOUCHED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES (WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS) AND WAS ABOUT TO START PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO P...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND REGISTER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

MOTOR OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD AND BEVERAGES.

2014-11-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-11-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE ON GROUND, LIDS OPENED DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AT NOZZLES AND ALL AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES,

minor Sanitation

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

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-12-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH-HANDLE IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

2013-11-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER CONTAINERS (2) ARE FILLED COMPLETELY TO THE TOP, FORCING THE LIDS UP-UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM. NUMEROUS POP CRATES, GARBAGE/DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET MORE...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM MAY 1, 2012 NOT POSTED, VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUM...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH-HANDLE IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

2012-05-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN FREEZER TURNED OFF WITH FOOD INSIDE OF IT. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 68.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 20 POUNDS OF BEEF HOT DOGS AT 52.3F, 15POUNDS SAUSAGE EGG BISCUIT AT 51.5F, 15POUNDS CHICKEN BACON SANDWICHES AT 54.9F, AND 4 POUNDS PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 53.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 54 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE $100.00...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.

2012-01-27 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND CLUTTER/PERSOMAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(GLOVES,SCARFS,ETC.)

2011-10-18 Pass Canvass
5
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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ALL UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABIN...

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLE...

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. MENS WASHROOM WALL ELECTRICAL COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER/SEAL GAP IN WALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER. INSTRUCTED ...

2010-09-15 Pass License

No violations found.

100
Corner Bakery Cafe
100
Pockets
56
Tamarind
67
Toppers Pizza
45
Spanglish Mexican Kitchen

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