FEB 25
2025
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST HANG MOPS TO ALL TO DRY PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Chicago Health Dept
233 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).
18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
64
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 15
2024
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED ON THE FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
AUG 4
2023
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Ice bin cover at soft drink dispenser not clean, syrup spills noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Floor behind cooking equipment not clean along wall base. grease build-up and food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
JUL 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED POTATOES) IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 26
2021
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPOSED RAW WOOD WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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FEB 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING ONLY SIGN AT HAND SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS COLD FOODS; HAM, EGGS, DICED TOMATOES, STORED ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50F TO 53F. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $30
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN AND COOKED RICE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOOD GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GRILL, BURNER, FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AS YOU GO AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOPE BEING STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPES PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND A JUG OF ONE GALLON DISH SOAP AND 4 INCH PAN STORED IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND WASH SINK FREE FROM ANY OBSTRUCTION AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK-IN WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND CREVICES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT. RAW WOOD BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN IL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
DEC 5
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 2
2017
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RAW WOOD EXPOSED ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, FRYER, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (2 MALE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 29
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in freezer door cover in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
FEB 19
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood/peeling paint, and rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
FEB 5
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST INSTALL
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 19
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LOWER SHELF UNDER MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK CAUSING WATER TO POOL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND GROUT ALL TILES UNDER SINK.
SEP 18
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR INTERIOR LINER OF THE LARGE ICE BOX FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CLEAN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIME.
JUL 27
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE BUILD-UP ON BACK OF COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
bBROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12
2011
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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APR 4
2011
FAIL 6 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #197414 DATED 05-03-10 NOT CORRECTED VIOL # 33: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP AND GYROS COUNTER. #38: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BAGS OF FOAM FOOD TRYS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR
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. FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED ON STORAGE SHELF, METAL METAL PIPE AND WOOD PANEL NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AREA, PREP TABLES AND 3COMP SINK, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER OBSERVED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONS A CLEAN SURFACE.
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. WET WASH CLOTH LEFT ON TOP OF FREEZER CHEST TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY
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