Pass

Hi-Ho Cafe

3134 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 4, 2026

Hi-Ho Cafe was last inspected on February 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiply dead roaches underneath the prep table in the rear area. Must remove and clean

    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: Observed exterior nonfood-contact surfaces of waffle iron in the rear prep area to be heavily soiled with caked-on grease and batter and no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to replace waffle iron and maintain all food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment smooth, free of excessive soil, and easily-cleanable.

    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 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

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink faucet to have small leak, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace 3-compartment sink faucet to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager 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: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures inoperable at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a working thermometer at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiply dead roaches underneath the prep table in the rear area. Must remove and clean

      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: Observed exterior nonfood-contact surfaces of waffle iron in the rear prep area to be heavily soiled with caked-on grease and batter and no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to replace waffle iron and maintain all food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment smooth, free of excessive soil, and easily-cleanable.

      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 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink faucet to have small leak, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace 3-compartment sink faucet to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager 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: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry food bins in the rear dry storage shelf not labeled with the common name of the food item stored. Instructed to provide labels of the common name of the food stored on all bulk dry food containers and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hanging fly trap along wall near grill line. Instructed to relocate or remove fly trap and maintain insect control devices in areas where contamination of food or clean equipment cannot occur.

      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: Observed exterior nonfood-contact surfaces of waffle iron in the rear prep area to be heavily soiled with caked-on grease and batter and no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to replace waffle iron and maintain all food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment smooth, free of excessive soil, and easily-cleanable.

      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: Observed 3-compartment sink faucet to have small leak, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace 3-compartment sink faucet to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11--observed boxed food items being stored on floor in basement. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed torn/damaged rubber gaskets on doors of reach-in cooler and refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of coolers and freezers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11--observed missing ceiling panels in the men toilet room in the rear.---also observed mulitple dmaged ciling panels in the women toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to repar missing/damaged ceiling panels for both toilet rooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--observed basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize basement and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the womens toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all sinks used for handwashing are stocked paper towels and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Paper towels were replenished by employee during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken in three compartment sink sitting in stagnant water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for measuring the internal temperatures of hot and cold foods. Instructed the person in charge to provide metal stem thermometer for measuring hot and cold foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly ribbon hanging directly above prep table in prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove and ensure all insect control devices be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area. Fly ribbon was removed by employee during inspection.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items being stored on floor in basement. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gaskets on doors of reach-in cooler and refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

      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 accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of coolers and freezers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling panels in the men toilet room in the rear.---also observed mulitple dmaged ciling panels in the women toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to repar missing/damaged ceiling panels for both toilet rooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize basement and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 1 door prep cooler. Observed ham at 46f, cooked potatoes at 48f, cut melon at 49f, cheese at 46f, raw bacon at 50f, eggs at 55f, and beef at 51f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. 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: Observed the 1 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 49f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as cooked potatoes and meats. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the dead insects from the glueboards in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables and refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the mop sink in the basement.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust the self closing door hinge on the women's washroom so that the door closes.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor beneath the 3 compartment sink around the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the men's washroom is not working. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of coolers and freezers in prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused items stored in basement to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain lightshields with dead insects above rear prep area and above rear dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with expired food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide current certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the white refrigerator in the kitchen prep area.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label bulk food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on prep tables in kitchen prep area.instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

      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: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the rear mystic 1 door cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the tops and bottoms of prep tables, food storage containers, interior and exterior of the freezer and prep coolers,kitchen storage shelfs and underneath the grill.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles in customer dining area 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 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2359663 DATED:01/30/2020 #58--ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. Apr 30, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Incomplete cleaning supplies kit(disinfectant fot norovitus). Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in women's washroom with dust build-up. Must clean and mainatain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in the basement storage area with food debris underneath the dry storage shelvings,along the wall base all corner. Must detail 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: Unnecessary items, articles, old cooking equipments not being used for a long time per owner. Instructed to remove and organize the area to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food service manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Hand washing sink is needed at front coffee preparation area. Premises must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered "raw" or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005,no citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain adequate working metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found aluminum foil liners on shelving unit next to the cooking grill.instructed to remove aluminum foil liners and maintain mentioned areas to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean sides of kitchen hot cooking equipments to remove accumulation of food debris/grease build-up and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found small water leak at middle drain pipe underneath the dish washing 3 compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found dirty floor underneath the dish washing 3 compartment sink area.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain dry at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing light shield and end caps for light bulb in fixture near the dish washing 3 compartment sink area.instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no clean-up policy/procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      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 no date marking on ready to eat foods inside reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory sign (for serving raw or undercooked ready to eat foods) posted on premise. Instructed to provide sign and must be posted visible to customers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted food product stored inside black storage plastic bag. Instructed to properly store in a food grade storage bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors with dried food debris and dirt accumulation in prep/cooking area and in basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all especially under and around coolers and prep table.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize basement storage. Must remove unnecessary articles. To prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee basic allergen training/certificate on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 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 clean utensils,pots,pans, food containers,trays, must be stored upside/down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the prep area. Must remove rust and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize all chopping boards and maintain. Clean remove food debris on the bottom shelve of the reach in freezer in the basement and maintain.

    • 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 the grill and stove with heavy grease accumulated. Must clean,remove grease and maintain. Cracked and broken floor tiles under and behind the grill. Must repair/replace floor tiles make the floor smooth easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Heavy leak under the pipe of the middle compartment sink of the 3 compt sink. And also heavy leak of the faucet of the mop sink in the basement. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the basement.unnecessary items/articles not being used. Instructed to dispose to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All empoyees helping in the prep area preparing food must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Install a splash guard between the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the exposed hand sink.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976812 DATED 12/9/16. #30- Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (chicken, pork, etc.) not properly labeled in freezer in kitchen and in basement. Must label all potentially hazardous, prepped foods with date. Must maintain same. #34- Found excessive grease build up and debris on floors under cooking line and 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same. #35-Found stained ceiling tile in men's restroom. Must replace and maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • 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 multi use utensils ,pots, pans, tray,etc in the prep area/kitchen first floor and in the basement storage area, must be stored upside/down, inverted to prevent dust build-up and possible contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install a splash guard between the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the exposed hand sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean, organize and elevate all items/articles, and all bags of onions 6" off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on the vent cover inside both washrooms. Must clean, remove dust and maintain. Replace water stained ceiling tiles above the front counter and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink. Must provide. Leak on the pipe under the 3 compt sink. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees helping,preparing,cutting ham,corned beef in the prep area must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (chicken, pork, etc.) not properly labeled in freezer in kitchen and in basement. Must label all potentially hazardous, prepped foods with date. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found heavily soiled and stained cutting board in rear of kitchen. Must replace or resurface. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found excessive grease build up and debris on floors under cooking line and 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found stained ceiling tile in men's restroom. Must replace and maintain same.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature in the reach in cooler across from the cook line: 3lbs eggs @ 49.1F-50.2F ($6); 5lbs of link sausage @ 50.4F-55.7F ($15); 2lbs of ham @ 59.6F ($7); 8lbs of egg wash @ 49.4F ($4); 1.5 lbs of feta cheese @ 51.3F ($5). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed cold, potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less (hot foods at 140F or more) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found all pots, pans and other cookware stored upright in rear of kitchen. Instructed must properly store all items upside down (inverted). Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found raw wood shelving in rear of kitchen area, and in doorway of kitchen area. Instructed must stain or pain all raw wood to ensure all surfaces are not porous, and are smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving throughout the cooks line. Shelving throughout cooks line with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the cooks line two door cooler with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles under cooks line cooking equipment and coolers must replace. Floor baseboard under the three compartment sink in poor repair with open gaps, holes and crevices. Must seal. Floors with excessive dirt, food debris and grease under cooks line coolers, equipment and three compartment sink. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout between tiles at the three compartment sink. Water damaged ceiling tile in the mens washroom. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph certificate for all employees. Must provide for all employees.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected issued on 04-22-2014 inspection report# 1435036. Serious violation issued 7-42-090 #34 - instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive grease next to grease box underneath 3 compartment sink and must replace missing tile. #38 - instructed to reconnect mop sink drainpipe in basement.--------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink. #40 - must provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers. #41 - instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items and clutter in basement. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust build-up inside women's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for taking internal hot and cold holding temperature of food products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage area to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive grease next to grease box underneath 3 compartment sink and must replace missing tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights must be shielded above prep area and inside reach-in cooler (same area).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reconnect mop sink drainpipe in basement.--------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items and clutter in basement. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Freezer has build up of frost, basment. Must defrost and detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles are damage in rear prep arear and dining area. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield is missing in basement near freezer. Must replace light shield.

  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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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 UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER COOLERS WITH GREASE,DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALL DIVIDER IN DINING AND GAME AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 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. MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT FROM ENTERING; VENTS IN LADIES WASHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENT COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. COUNTERTOP FOR COFFEE MACHINE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED-JOB ORDER DOCUMENTS SHOWN AND TILES TO BE REPLACED ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT,MUST FAX LETTER 312-746-4240 WHEN JOB HAS BEEN DONE FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT,MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES

    • 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. CEILING TILES HOLES 8 INCH,2 INCH,AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED; DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND COOLER AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED; REPAINTING OF CEILING AT THE BASEMENT IS UNDERWAY

    • 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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not original container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior between equipment, stove, coolers, storage shelves and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in basement, behind equipment and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor tile missing in areas and behind equipment. Instructed to replace all missing floor tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in basement not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes, remove chipped paint and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean .

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment, cutting boards, interior of coolers and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase not cleaned in prep, basement and storage area. Instructed to detail clean daily. Treshold on outer door worn. Instructed to replace treshold to prevent any daylight at bottom. Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed replace missing tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in maintained in prep area and basement. Instructed to seal all cracks and openings, replace any misiing tile and/or repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.