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Blue Demons Dining Hall

2250 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Jul 2, 2026

Blue Demons Dining Hall was last inspected on July 2, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 2, 2026 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor grease spills inside of cooking fryers located at 312 station. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Inspector’s note: Noted diced ham in "312" kitchen area at cooksline cooler with white and green mold. Approximately 2 lbs at $7. Person in charge discarded and denatured product. Priority violation 7-40-050(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal temperature of tcs foods diced sausage in four containers at 43 f stored in "312" kitchen and vegan chili 53 f and beef chili 51.9 f in the meat and dairy walk-in cooler. At approximately 30 lbs valued $70 discarded and denatured by the person in charge. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dry seasonsings in absurd bird kitchen, bakery, 312 kitchen prep area and in homestyle kitchen in unlabeled containers. Instructed to provide labels of items' common name when removed from its original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards at absurd birds cook station and stored on shelves in kitchen with deep cuts and stained.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no covered receptacle in unisex kitchen employee washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken ceiling tile in dishroom above high temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed high-temperature dish machine final rinse recorded on exterior digital guage reading 200f for final rinse measured at manifold. A waterproof high-temperature thermometer was sent through the dish machine and read 160f at the plate surface. The exterior digital thermometer must reflect accurate temperature for the final rinse on the machine. The machine was not in use at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation7-38-005 no citation has been issued at this time.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at the front service area 312 grill. Restore hot water pressure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed buildup of ice on walk-in freezer door. Remove ice and maintain door at all times.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water inside light shields in walk-in coolers. Remove water and maintain lights in a clean and dry condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Four different coolers on site are not in working condition. Tagged "field for inspection" do not use. No food is stored inside the unit. Instructed to repair units. Priority violation: 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting boards on the back splash of the three-compartment sink. Manager corrected the issue by removing said, cutting boards

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use aluminum foil as a liner for cooking equipment. Remove surface must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wrapped neck faucet with linens at one compartment sink at catering area. Also, the handwashing sink in the kitchen is slowly draining. It must repair. Drain hoses from ceiling drains at the handwashing sink in the deli/salad area. Instructed to re-located to a floor drain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Keep the floor dry under the ice machine and sinks in the prep area. Re-route drain hoses to floor drains under mentioned units.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate provided on site, instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water inside protective sheild of lighting within walk-in cooler. Remove water and maintain light.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at main prep areas not accessible for handwashing. Observed food carts(with food on top it) blocking the handsinks in two different location: pizza prep area and main kitchen. Upon my request both carts were removed from in front of said sinks and accessible for hand washing . Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No soap provided at handwashing sink at "revolution" coffee area. Upon my request soap was provided. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) "consolidated with above citation"

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at "cluck" prep area not accessible. One handwashing sink has discharge hose installed from ceiling at inside the bowl,the other sink is used to dump ice from display prep cooler. Instructed to remove and relocate said hoses, also install one compartment sink to accommodate the needs of the employee/working area priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) "consolidated with above citation"

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN DIFFERENT COOLER OF PREMISES: 16oz OF HALF AND HALF CREAM AT TEMP OF 54.3F; THREE KIND OF CREAM CHEESES AT TEMP OF 54F AND WHIPPED CREAM AT TEMP OF 54F,MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BREAKFAST LINE. ALSO MARINATE RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 46F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER .PASTA SALAD WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 52F STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT TRAY LINE OF "CLUCK" PLACE AREA.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 10,VALUE 20. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Found display cooler at serving breakfast line at improper air temperature 50f to 54f.tcs food were stored inside and on top mentioned unit: cream cheeses,half and half. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Hot water provided at metered washbowls at temp of 79.5f inside the staff washrooms in the kitchen and washroom at catering area at first floor at temp of 69.7f. Issue was resolved and hot water provided on both mention locations: washroom in the kitchen presently hot water temp of 100.5f and at washroom by the catering area water temp of 113f. Priority violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide common name at dry food stored inside containers at storage area.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handle at door of 4-burner stove in the kitchen ,need to replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Condenser unit at walk-in freezer in catering area at first floor with excess ice build up on unit and shelves instructed to repair cause

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Black crates used for food elevation inside the walk-in cooler must remove and replace with raised shelves.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted premises using a high temperature dish washer with gauge reading 195f; however noted no temperature test strips. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator,strips/stickers. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean under the charcoal grill and remove aluminum foil in the kitchen

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional stoppers are needed at 3 compartment sink in "brownstone" coffee area -

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Mechanical drain stoppers at wash compartment sink in dish room is leaking,repair cause

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No lid provided at receptacle inside the staff washroom in the kitchen,instructed to provided

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler at catering area debris on floor under shelves. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excess spillage/rust at ceiling tiles at catering area at second floor, instructed to replace surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Filters at "cluck" prep area are in poor repair,instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: 2-301.14-observed food handler handling raw chicken at grill station with single use gloves on, then said food handler removed gloves, put on new gloves and then began chopping vegetables at prep table, in hot line production kitchen. Food handler failed to wash hands before putting on single use gloves. Also observed food handler handle cash/credit transaction at register at brownstone coffee station, then put on gloves and began preparing breakfast sandwich for customers consumption. Food handler failed to wash hands before putting on single use gloves. Informed manager that hands must be washed after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands and before putting on single use gloves and initiating a task that involves working with foods. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Priority violation #7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14- observed no hand washing signage at hand sinks in the following areas -front hot line self service prep area -employee restroom adjacent to main kitchen -shared customer/employee restrooms on 1st floor informed manager that hand sinks must have hand washing signage. Instructed manager to provide signage and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a;b1-4,6,7;c;d)- observed pre packaged pastry items, rice crispy treats, cookies, etc. Stroed at front counter, at brownstone coffee ststion, for customer selection without proper labels. Informed manager that pre packaged items must have proper label, ingredients, common name, etc. Instructed manager to provide labels and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12- observed bulk food containers stored in bake shop area with no labels. Informed manager that once food is removed from original container bulk food containers must have proper label. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed filters in the kitchen, scrambler and ranch/deli areas with excessive grease accumulation. Ceiling vents throughout dining area have excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed office in prep area with excessive clutter on the floors. Instructed to organize. Elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 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: Observed 15 live small flies on the walls of the dish machine room. Instructed to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected area, and contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed soap dispenser in prep are detached from wall. Rust on storage racks in the following areas; walk-in produce cooler, cold prep cooler, and dairy cooler. Cutting boards in need or repair/replace throughout prep areas. Discontinue use of milk and bread crates for storage racks. Also, prep cooler drawer is broken in the ranch/deli area. Instructed to repair racks so they are smooth and easily cleanable, repair broken drawer, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior contact surfaces of the coolers on the south wall in the prep area are not clean, food debris present. Exterior contact surface of ice machines have calcium build up. Lower prep table at 3-comp sink is not clean, unknown substance present. Pot & pan racks next to 3-comp sink not clean. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors (corners) throughout prep areas not clean, dried food debris present. Also, floor drains have excessive dried food debris present. Detail clean 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: Observed filters in the kitchen, scrambler and ranch/deli areas with excessive grease accumulation. Ceiling vents throughout dining area have excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the prep area with unknown debris present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed office in prep area with excessive clutter on the floors. Instructed to organize. Elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN 3- COMP DISH STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,KITCHEN PREP AREA HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & DISH WASHING AREAS REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,ROLLING & DISH CARTS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PROOFER ,OVENS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE IN GARDEN PREP AREA,STEAMER IN HOT PREP AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN POP CABINETS IN DINING AREA,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BULD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN COLD PREP AREA & VENTS IN CONVENTIENT STORE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP AT WALL BASE IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY PREP AREA DAMAGED WALL BASE,MISSING UPPER WALL PANEL AT ENTRY TO DISH MACHINE AREA & RECAULK HAND SINK IN SAME AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DELI PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COFFEE SHOP PREP COOLER

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods stored in reach in cooler such 10lbs.sliced roast beef 46.8f 6/8/16,10lbs. Sliced ham 46.4f 6/8/16,10lbs. Sliced turkey 44.4f 6/8/16.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx. 30lbs.$110.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate,not accessible toilet and hand washing facilities for staff.observed no hot running water at staff 2nd fl. Toilet room hand sink and 2nd fl. Main kitchen salad prep area had a rolling cart stored in front of hand sink and no towels.hot running water was restored and hand sink is now accessible and towels provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

    • 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: Observed evidence of appx.75 or more live small flies flying around premises,on walls, ceilings , and in floor drains in bakery area,dish machine & 3- comp area,cold & hot prep area,kitchen prep area,garden prep area,coffee shop prep area,employees locker area.live small flies crawling around in floor drain in dish machine area.remove food build up from floor drains and clean.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/13/16.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units in 3- comp dish storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in cooler door,kitchen prep area hot holding cabinet.must remove rust from produce & dairy walk in cooler shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from all prep areas,walk in coolers & dish washing areas reach in coolers,prep coolers,shelving units,storage cabinets,rolling & dish carts,prep tables,grill tables,fryer cabinets,exterior of garbage cans,proofer ,ovens,interior parts of ice machine in garden prep area,steamer in hot prep area,lower shelves in pop cabinets in dining area,fan guard covers in walk in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases of equipment throughout all prep area,dish washing areas,walk in coolers & freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from filters and hoods of all cooking equipment in all prep areas,dust buld up from walls and ceilings in cold prep area & vents in conventient store.must repair or replace gap at wall base in drink walk in cooler,bakery prep area damaged wall base,missing upper wall panel at entry to dish machine area & recaulk hand sink in same area.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in deli prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment in kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky drain line at compressor unit in drink walk in cooler,slow drain at hand sink in dish machine area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for coffee shop prep cooler

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations
    • 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 manager on site while potentially hazardous food is being preparred cooked and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guards are needed on all exposed hand sinks in kithcen, ranch and seasons. Install and maintain splash guards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in refrigerators in "kitchen" unclean next to handsink. Clean all gaskets on all reach in refrigerators and repair/replace all torn gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor unclean in sushi department. Observed floors unclean in all walk in freezers. Clean and maintain floors. Observed floor kithcen under steamer unclean. Clean and maintain. Observed leaking water on floor coming from reefrigeration unit in seasons. Remove standing water and maintain floor in a clean dry condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind ice machine. Unclean. Clean and maintain wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in reach in refrigeraor in seasons. Install and maintain adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed alot of unused equipment throughout restaurant. Make sure all unused equipment is properly drained cleaned and stored. Observed multiple unused equipment leading to garbage area. Any old/broken equipmenmnt that is not meant for use must be removed from premises.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage. Observed inside interior panel of ice machine with pinkish,yellowish slimy mold like substance on the interior contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ice is being use for human consumption. Must turned off machine and remove ice and clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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: Front, west exit door and side door beside the delivery door not rodent/insects proofed with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the doors. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All clean utensils pots,pans, bowls, trays must be stored upside down/inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk the following: exposed hand sink of the bakery dept, exposed hand sink in the dish washing area, exposed hand sink in the taco serving area and maintain.(caulk are all worn out).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail inside the cabinet under the pepsi machine and under the milk dispenser machine in the dining area ,2nd floor and maintain. Also clean in detail and sanitize inside the pizza case and all exterior part of the bulk food dry container in the bakery department and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer of the bakery department, walk in freezer of the main kitchen, and dry storage room 1st floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs (x5)in all the hoods in the main kitchen. Must replace and maintain.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination during storage, inside of ice machine observed brown slimy substance on the interior contact surfaces of the ice machine. Ice is being use for human consumption. Must turned off machine remove ice and have interior surfaces cleaned and sanitized.ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during inspectio. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash sink located in main kitchen food prep area is slow draining. Must repair.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ceiling tiles above the potwash area. Replace broken baseboard tiles in the dairy cooler.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed open display cooler in the 1st floor coffee shop with an air temperature of 58.8f. Unit was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as sandwiches, salads, cut fruit and yogurt. Unit tagged held for inspection. Do not use cooler until held for inspection tag has been removed. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures. Observed gravy at 46.4f, pastas at 43.8f, yogurt at 45.5-46.9f, cottage cheese at 44.2f, turkey sandwich at 49.8f, fruit cup at 48.2f. Management voluntarily discarded 25# of food worth $90. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • 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: Observed live fruit flies on the walls, ceiling and equipment in the prep areas, dining areas and dishwash areas. Over 100 live fruit flies were observed in the prep areas of the coffee shop, food platforms upstairs, potwash and dishwash areas in the main kitchen. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor of the dairy walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ceiling tiles above the potwash area. Replace broken baseboard tiles in the dairy cooler.

  18. Fail

    Consultation · Fail

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

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND SINKS (2) AT PLATFORM #1 PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation from 3-18-10 may remain until next full inspection

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation from 3-18-10 may remain until next full inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation from 3-18-10 may remain until next full inspection.

  19. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing ventilation hood filter from the cooking line in the main prep area. Must provide.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE ROTISSERIE RACKS IN THE OVEN AND THE HANDSINK IN THE GRILL AREA AND INTERIOR OF OVEN IN MARKET FRESH 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE EXHAUST VENTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

  20. Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    No violations

  21. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 158F, WITH C.D.P.H. INTERNAL THERMOMETER USED DURING FINAL RINSE @ 149.5F. LICENSEES DISHMACHINE TEMPERATURE LOGS RECORDED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F @ 7:30 AM AND CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTED OF CALLING FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTION WOULD BE TO STOP USAGE OF MACHINE, SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND HAND WASH ALL DISHWARE. MANAGEMENT DID SO DURING INSPECTION. SERVICE REPAIR ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO REPAIR DURING INSPECTION DUE TO LACK OF PARTS NEEDED. MACHINE TAGGED

    • 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. FLOOR OF BAKERY FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST REPLACED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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. THREADED NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN "BROWNSTONE" PREP,1ST FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED. SPRAY ARM IN DISH ROOM MUST NOT HANG BELOW SINK BASIN TOP AS NOT TO BE SUBMERGED IN POSSIBLE WATER. MUST REPAIR.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.