Pass

Vito & Nicks

8433-8435 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 31, 2026

Vito & Nicks was last inspected on July 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 31, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA (HALLWAY).

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL DOORS (FRONT AND BACK) WITH WORN WEATHER STRIPPINGS AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE ALL NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO WALLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER IN THE PREP AREAS.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

32 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior shoot of the ice machine in the rear prep/dish washing area (hallway).

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all doors (front and back) with worn weather strippings at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the dish washing machine not properly sanitizing dish, observed chemical level at 0ppm. Instructed manager to set up the 3 comp sink for properly washing and sanitizing dishes. Dish washing machine held / tagged until it's repaired prioirty foundation citation issued #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the all non cooking equipment in the rear food prep and service area witha build up of dust, dirt and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all. Also clean the interior of all coolers and freezer to remove spills and/or debris

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors through out along the wall base, in corners, underneath shelving to remove spills and debris. Also walls need cleaning to remove food splatter in the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the filters and hood dirty above the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the openings of the deep fryer units with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in beer cooling unit floor with a build up of dirt and debris. Observed the pizza prep reach in with a build up of food debris on the base floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment in the rear food prep and service area witha build up of dust, dirt and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the wall of the women toilet room loose in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the dish machine area and the front food prep area with a build up of dirt, debris and food debris under and around all equipment as well as heavy wall splatter in the front pizza prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Exit door in prep area not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap noted at various areas at bottom of door. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and protected

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Heavily stained and worn dishwashing racks. Instd to replace racks and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers beverages without lids/covers in prep area. Instd to have covered beverages in food prep area to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Top exterior of warewash machine around gauges with excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Small hole in ceiling in corner by 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean excessive debris/dirt/trash. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small opening in to the door in the kitchen. Must seal to prevent entry point for pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler doors to remove debris. Must clean the interior of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor need cleaning along the wall and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood above the cooking equipment to remove dust and debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: broken and missing floor tiles in prep area and rear storage area. Instd to repair floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: damaged east wall at rear storage area. Instd to repair wall so as to be smooth and even surface, free of holes and gaps.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Over 20 rat droppings noted on floor under shelves and along wallbase in rear storage area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged east wall at rear storage area. Instd to repair wall so as to be smooth and even surface, free of holes and gaps.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: broken and missing floor tiles in prep area and rear storage area. Instd to repair floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: broken and missing floor tiles in prep area and rear storage area. Instd to repair floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Over 20 rat droppings noted scattered on floor under shelves in rear storage area. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken and missing floor tiles in prep area and rear storage area. Instd to repair floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 8/6/21 report 2523749 not corrected: 58- missing allergen training city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain trainin and maintain verification on site. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training verification for all employees. Instd to provide verification and maintain on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All table legs on equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed manger to obtain and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All employees who do not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptace in womwn washroom for sanitary napkins. Must install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pic on site has no allergens training. In structed to provide

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink faucet in poor repair. Unable to cut hot water off from faucet. Instructed to repair or replace faucet. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preventer device on water line of ice machine. Backflow preventer device must be located to be service and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptace in womwn washroom for sanitary napkins. Must install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pic on site has no allergens training. In structed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea events procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply with procedure and the necessary clean-up kit items. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/tcs foods without proper date marking and disposition. Instructed that all tcs foods prepared on premises and held for over 24 hours must have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory for animal based raw/undercooked food items on the menu. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training certification from the certified manager. Instructed that all managers with a valid city of chicago sanitation license must comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observedthe wall behind the fryer not clean, instructed to clean. Also repaint wall behind dish machine.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in walk in cooler with buckling surface. Instd to repair same so as to be smoot, even easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling at front of prep area in poor repair, peeling plaster. Instd to repair same. Attached piping of cooking equipment with excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with long beard without bear restraint. Instd to wear beard restraint.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in dishmachine area with worn, uneven,cracked and missing floor tiles, instd. To repair floor, replace tiles and maintain floor so as to be smooth, even easily cleanable surface.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 2/23/16 report 1632145 not corrected: 38 - observed the bar with no exposed hand sink. Instructed to provide an exposed hand sink behind the bar. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage bins not labeled. Instd to label same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Worn and chipping wood surface at countertop and sides at front pizza prep counter. Instd to repair countertop and sides so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor in dishmachine area with worn, uneven, cracked and missing floor tiles. Instd to repair floor, replace tiles and maintain floor so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Worn walls with excessive black substance behind dishmachine. Instd to clean, paint and maintain walls.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures, 10lbs of sausage on the counter at 46.7f and 8lbs of cheese on the counter at 49.1f used for making pizzas. Instructed to provide cold potentially hazardous foods at 40.0f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 18lbs of food valued at approximately $60. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (sausage, cheese) were being prepared and served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises at all times potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside of a paper towel dispenser attached to the prep table and sauce splatter on the shelving of the same prep table. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterioe and interior of all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bar with no exposed hand sink. Instructed to provide an exposed hand sink behind the bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint at all times food is being handled.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed red sauce on the front prep table, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the dish machine not clean, instructed to clean and repaint.repair wall on side of front prep area, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no covers for the ice bins in the bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found beverage lines/hoses in the ice bins in the bar area. Instructed to re-r0ute beverage lines/hoses or provide barriers to keep hoses from touching the consumable ice.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found rust racks inside the walk in cooler. Must remove rust or replace racks and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of cleaning: interior/exterior of cooking and cooling equipment, can opener, prep tables, shelves throughout. Must clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in need of cleaning in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment, in the basement and through out.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found missing and broken floor tiles through out the prep and rear areas. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found walls and ventilation hood in the prep and storage area in need of cleaning around heavy equipment, sinks, prep tables and storage racks. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the rear storage and hallway. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, organize and maintain the areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store wash cloths in sanitizing solution (with the ppm of sanitizer) when not in use.

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    11 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found mice droppings on the premises. 50 on the floor in the corner, on the shelving and on the boxes and 15 in the liquor storage room on the shelving/floor. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found rust racks inside the walk in cooler. Must remove rust or replace racks and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no covers for the ice bins in the bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found beverage lines/hoses in the ice bins in the bar area. Instructed to re-r0ute beverage lines/hoses or provide barriers to keep hoses from touching the consumable ice.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of cleaning: interior/exterior of cooking and cooling equipment, can opener, prep tables, shelves throughout. Must clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in need of cleaning in all corners, under/around all heavy equipment, in the basement and through out.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found missing and broken floor tiles through out the prep and rear areas. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found walls and ventilation hood in the prep and storage area in need of cleaning around heavy equipment, sinks, prep tables and storage racks. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter in the rear storage and hallway. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, organize and maintain the areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store mops hanging up when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store wash cloths in sanitizing solution (with the ppm of sanitizer) when not in use.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean the rear slow cooker. Clean inside fryer doors. Also clean exterior of fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Remove flour from under front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair the leaking facuet at the front bar 3 comp.sink and the rear 3 comp. Sink in dish area.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND #10 CAN OPENER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAR AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO CLEAN WALL FRONT FLOUR TABLE. CLEAN CEILING FRONT.

  26. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: All hooks holding multi use utensils in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All rubber gaskets in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out the basement in need of cleaning to remove all dust and debris build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in basement and liqour storage in need of cleaning, removing and or organizing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  27. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 10-12 RODENT DROPPING IN LIQOUR ROOM. SIDE ENTERANCE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. LIGHT VISIBLE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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 VIOLATION FROM REPT# 577209 3/2/11 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. GREASE BUILD UP. #36 LIGHTS IN DISH, STORAGE AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. #40 THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALKK IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL HOOKS HOLDING MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING, REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  28. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN STORAGE, DISH AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  29. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Sides of fryers and interior bottom of pizza cooler around gaskets not clean, debris build-up. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behing cooking line with food/grease build-up. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lightshileld needed over light in walk-in cooler.

  30. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (pizza, sausage, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers, sides of cooking equipment not clean. Clean same

  31. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: Sources of cross contamination not controlled, employee jacket on meat slicer in prep area where beef is sliced and keys on plates. Interior of ice machine panel with pink slimy substance, dripping on ice. Instd to clean same and dispose of ice. Also food handler answering phone and then proceeding to assemble pizzas without changing gloves and washing hands. Instd mgr on procedures to control sources of cross contamination. Citation issued 7-38-005 (a) critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified mgr on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (assembling pizzas, sandwiches). Also no certificates posted. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious. Instd to have on duty at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers, sides of cooking equipment not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind cooking line and also in walk-in cooler under racks not clean, debris build-up. Clean same.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of smoking on site, cigarette butts in dishmachine scrape sink and also in basement. Premises has been cited for smoking violations previously on 04/11/08 (22788), 10/17/08 (151239). Instd mgr no smoking on site. Citation issued 7-32-015

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.