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5973 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644 · Austin · Restaurant · High risk
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69/100

Clean record — passed all 17 inspections

Inspections
17
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-20
Pass Rate
76%
0 failures
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
17 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-20
No failures across all 17 inspections on record
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-03-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BEVERAGE STATION IN DINING AREA WITH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH STICKY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DINING AREA INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2024-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THE FACILITY IS PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, TUNA, SOUP, MEATBALLS) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH REAR PREP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 OF 4 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2023-03-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED M...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-02-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.(NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SAFE AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED VENT GRATE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

2021-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Documentation & 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 (TURKEY,HAM,SOUP,TUNA,MEATBALLS,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK ONLY SANITIZER IN WALL DISPENSER.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH SANITIZER.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOTTLE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.EMPLOYEE REMOVED FROM SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 9LBS. SLICED TURKEY RANGING FROM 47.5F-48.4F AND 3LBS. SLICED HAM 48.6F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(APPX.12LBS. $...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN POP/MILK COOLER IN DINING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMP SINK AND IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE BOTTOM FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE WALL IN THE LOBBY AT THE DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2019-07-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE POP SYRUP DISPENSER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERIFIED MANAGER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2018-03-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2017-05-22 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALK BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR LIGHTS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

2016-09-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT PREP AREA

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2016-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SANDWICHES AND SOUP AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPETION ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM THE REAR AREA OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

2015-12-02 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-10-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.

2015-03-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM FANS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK.

2014-01-28 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2013-09-30 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GRATED VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST ON THEM.

2013-06-19 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

THE ICE DISPENSER HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON/BEHIND THE DISPENSING CHUTE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE CHUTE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE DRAIN UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN IS DIRTY AND HAS A STRONG ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DRAIN AREA AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN.

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