Pass

Aloha Grill Hawaiian BBQ

2534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 5, 2026

Aloha Grill Hawaiian BBQ was last inspected on August 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

August 5, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink.----also water damaged ceiling tile in the area at the rear dish area. Instructed to replace all.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in the rear refrigeration area. Must replace.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in main food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris inside light shileds covers above prep tables in main food preparation area. Must 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 water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in rear food preparation area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17-- excessive grease was noted on the ceiling vents in the food prep area, and excessive dust on the ceiling vent in the washroom. Must clean and maintain all. 6-201.11----damaged floor tiles in the washroom. Must replace all to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 newly cleaned floors in some areas revealed broken/damaged floor tiles surrounding the grease trap under the three-compartment sink, under rear tall reach-in cooler and bulk containers. Must replace/repair all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4)previous priority foundation violation #60 not corrected. Previous core violations from report #2554116 on 4-8-22 were not corrected. #47- broken rubber gasket inside two doors of reach-in cooler. Repair issue. #55- excess food debris, grime, and water under the three-compartment sink and behind equipment. Clean and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17-- excessive grease was noted on the ceiling vents in the food prep area, and excessive dust on the ceiling vent in the washroom. Must clean and maintain all. 6-201.11----damaged floor tiles in the washroom. Must replace all to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 newly cleaned floors in some areas revealed broken/damaged floor tiles surrounding the grease trap under the three-compartment sink, under rear tall reach-in cooler and bulk containers. Must replace/repair all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: The menu does not have a consumer advisory that discloses by asterisk customers of the animal origin foods with a reminder that consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Must be provided on the menu. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk rice container must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving or equipment throughout the facility. Must be a smooth, cleanable surface or material as a liner.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling plastic protectant on several cooler doors and sides, interior and exterior. Must remove all peeling plastic.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease was noted on the ceiling vents in the food prep area, and excessive dust on the ceiling vent in the washroom. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All wall-mounted signage at the cooks line hand washing sink extremely soiled with excessive grease. Must replace all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the front cashier station area and front storage with dirt and excessive debris. Must clean and maintain.----missing ceiling tiles and ceiling vent cover in the rear prep/dish area ---damaged floor tiles in the washroom. Must replace all to be smooth and cleanable.

      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 violations from report #2554116 on 4-8-22 were not corrected. #41- must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain. #47- broken rubber gasket inside two doors of reach-in cooler. Repair issue. #48- 4-301.12: noted oversized large pots stored on top of the prep table. Must provide a large enough three-compartment sink to submerge pots to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize or remove said pots. #55- excess food debris, grime, and water under the three-compartment sink and behind equipment. Clean and maintain. #58-no valid allergen training certificates are provided on site. Expired certificates on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed 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: 4-204.18: condenser unit inside two door reach-in cooler in prep area pipe is continuously leaking. Instructed to repair.

      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: 4-101.19: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Prep table base is rusty unable to clean. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface. Broken rubber gasket inside two-door of reach-in cooler. Repair issue

      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: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside reach-in cooler. Must use washable containers or food-grade disposable plastic bags.

      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: 4-301.12: noted used large pots stored on top the base of prep table. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15; repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: cover is needed at receptacle in staff washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: outside refuse area not maintained excess items garbage, food debris etc, on ground by and around garbage container. Clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: excess food debris, grimes, and water under the three compartment sink and behind equipment, clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: excess food debris, grimes, and water under the three compartment sink and behind equipment, clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: no allergen training certificates are provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: We observed water from the condenser unit continuously dripping and splashing on refrigerate panels, shelves, and onto ready-to-eat foods: packaged lettuces, fresh tomatoes, cooked pasta, and at cleaned raw shrimps. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Cos

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: No reminder (in the menu) and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods. Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs, foundation violation#: 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed 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: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside reach-in cooler. Must use washable containers or food-grade disposable plastic bags.

      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 inside two door reach-in cooler in prep area pipe is continuously leaking. Instructed to repair.

      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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Prep table base is rusty unable to clean. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface. Broken rubber gasket inside two-door of reach-in cooler. Repair issue

      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 used large pots stored on top the base of prep table. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said pots.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cover is needed at receptacle in staff washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside refuse area not maintained excess items garbage, food debris etc, on ground by and around garbage container. Clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excess food debris, grimes, and water under the three compartment sink and behind equipment, clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing and broken ceiling tiles at rear prep area.repair issue.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates are provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handink in rear inaccessible and blocked by mop bucket and mops within sink. Observed no soap and no paper towles at sink. Sink was made fully accessible during inspection and soap and paper towels were made available during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surface of receptacle to hold plastic buckets for marinaides. Must paint or seal raw wood and restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.

      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 rear exit door very dirty. Clean and maintain rear exit door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in rear of kitchen with stained ceiling tiles and evidence of previous leak. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung after use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation. 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: Must provide date markings to tcs/rte foods, prepared onsite and held in coolers over 24 hrs. Instructed to provide consume by dates and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVE PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 10/4/2019. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #50: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM (65F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM HOT TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM TO WASH HANDS UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) GIVEN 2 DAY TO RESTORE HOT WATER: 10/8/19. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace torn door gasket on cooler 1, in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      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: MUST REPLACE WHITE & YELLOW CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO 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: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from exterior of fyer, all hoses connected to cooking equipment, and wheel casters on all heavy equipment. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of all reach n coolers, lower shelves on prep tables, and storage compartments behind the front service counter. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet base at 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris on floors and walls throughout prep area. Also, repair peeling paint from walls in customer seating area, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from ceiling vents throughout premises, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light above front service counter, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation. 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: Must provide date markings to tcs/rte foods, prepared onsite and held in coolers over 24 hrs. Instructed to provide consume by dates and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand sink in staff toilet room (65f). Instructed manager to restore hot water to a minimum hot temperature of 100f. Instructed staff to use hand sink immediately outside toilet room to wash hands until hot water has been restored at hand sink in the toilet room. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) given 2 day to restore hot water: 10/8/19.

      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 label all food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

      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: Must replace torn door gasket on cooler 1, in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      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: MUST REPLACE WHITE & YELLOW CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO 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: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from exterior of fyer, all hoses connected to cooking equipment, and wheel casters on all heavy equipment. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of all reach n coolers, lower shelves on prep tables, and storage compartments behind the front service counter. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet base at 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris on floors and walls throughout prep area. Also, repair peeling paint from walls in customer seating area, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from ceiling vents throughout premises, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light above front service counter, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 08/25/17 report#1955848, violation#38 noted no exposed handsink next or near three compartment sink.instructed management to install handsink with splash guards next to or near three compartment sink. Noted greasy filter screens at hood at hot line.instructed management to clean screens and maintain them serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat food items not properly labeled inside prep coolers. Must label items with product name prepared by date and or used by date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust from bottom shelf of rear prep table next to 3compartment sink. Must repaint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and refrigeration units. 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: Observed dust build up on ceiling light shields covers in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Obserfved wipingv cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted multi-use utensils not properly stored scattered on shelf.instructed management to propely store multi use utensils by hanging them after sanitizing so as to air dry and on drain board after sanitizing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained and smoked ceiling panels in kitchen/food prep area.instructed management to paint or replace ceiling panels

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted burnt out lights at restroom vanity.instructed to replace lights in restroom at vanity.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken backflow device at mopsink.instructed management to replace backflow device at mopsink. Noted no exposed handsink next or near three compartment sink.instructed management to install handsink with splash guards next to or near three compartment sink. Noted greasy filter screens at hood at hot line.instructed management to clean screens and maintain them.

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 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 CONTAINER

    • 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 STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION IN CONTAINER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER ON SAME.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • 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 DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA,MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK,LOWER WALL IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT 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 LOOSE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND WALL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA

  16. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2- door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 51.4f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazadous foods stored inside of above mentioned cooler such as 15-dozen of raw shelled eggs at 46.1f-46.9f,10lbs. Cooked pasta 47.2f,2- 5lb containers macaroni salad 44.7f-44.8f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold foods at 40.0f or below.appx.35lbs.$49.50.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • 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 container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear handles in upright postion in container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table next to 3- comp sink.must provide a splash guard in between prep table and 3- comp sink drain board.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri build up from interior panel of ice machine,soda machine and ice dispenser on same.must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinet,grill table,pipes of cooking equipment.

    • 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 dust build up from wall tiles in front service area and food splatter from ceiling tiles in same area,must clean debri from light shields in prep area,dust build up from ventilation vents.must repair or replace broken and damaged wall base near mop sink,lower wall in dining area at front window.must remove rust from ventilation vents throughout prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose back flow device on mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,articles from in between coolers and wall in front service area.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cook lineprep top coolers holding improper ambient temperatures of 47 degrees, and the other at 50 degrees. The prep top coolers were tagged during inspection and must not be used until the cdph has removed the tag. Instructed to maintain all cold holding facilities at 40 degrees or below. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in the cook line prep top coolers at improper temperatures. In the right cooler, noted the following temperatures: beef, 49 degrees, 3 lbs/$18; chicken, 48 degrees, 7 lbs/$20; sausage, 52 degrees, 1.5 lbs/$5; spam, 53 degrees, 2 lbs/$6; eggs, 56 degrees, 4 lbs/$4. In the left cooler, noted the following temperatures: tofu, 48 degrees, 3 lbs/$7; chicken, 50 degrees, 3 lbs/$6; spam, 50 degrees, 2 lbs/$6. These products were voluntarily discarded and denatued by the facility. Instructed to maintain cold potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical citation issued: 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: Observed live fly activity on site. Noted small flies in the following areas: approx. 44 on the ceiling and wall near the back door, approx. 20 near the 3 compartment sink, approx. 15 near the 2 compartment sink, and approx. 15 near the right side of the cook line. Instructed to eliminate all pest activity and recommended to obtain the services of a licensed pest control operator. Serious citation issued: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to replace the cutting boards. Observed aluminum foil being used to line trays on the shelves below the flat top grill. Observed carboard being used to line the cook line cutting board and the cook line storage shelf. Instructed to remove the foil and cardboard and maintain all food prep and storage surfaces to be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of oil on the sides of the fryer, the sides of the large stove burner, and on the left side of the hood. Observed build up of hardened grease on the handles of the fryer baskets. Observed light, grayish residue on the edges of the drop plate in the ice machine and the ice chute on the soda fountain. Instructed to clean these areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor at the corners and baseboards throughout the facility. Instructed to clean the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of oil on the wall behind the flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls being used to dispense bulk foods in dry storage. Instructed to provide a scoop with a handle to dispense bulk foods.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sink in staff bathroom not attached to wall. Reattach sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in freezer with food debris. 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 wall behind ice machine with dirt and dust accumulation. Clean and maintain. Observed walls in employee washroom unclean clean/repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph food handler certificates in place. Additonal idph food handler information provided.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employees toilet room door propped open, instructed to keep close.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers at 3-comp sink not holding water, instructed to replace.

  21. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 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. Found ice machine located in food prep area with greyish pinkish and brownish slime substance in the inner lining of ice machine dripping onto ice. Ice is being used for human consumption. Instructed management to remove of ice clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain clean at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Ice machine was clean and sanitize during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean ventilation fans inside refrigeration units.

    • 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 wall and ceiling in rear food prep are. Remove grease buil-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at emplyees washroom hand wash sink. Must repair.

  22. 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: Water damaged ceiling tiles in washroom. Must replace.

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities at three compartment sink not maintained. Nozzle of three compartment sink does not reach all three compartments. Plumbing under sink repaired with duct tape and a styrofoam cup is being used as piping extension under sink. Must provide a nozzle that reaches all three compartments, use proper plumbing piping and properly repair any leaks under sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 3-15-12 not corrected. #32- observed frozen chicken stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags.#33- detail clean the following: all cooking equipment, ventilation hood and filters, food storage containers, interior prep coolers.#34- detail clean the floor of the prep area especially under cooking equipment.#35-detail clean the walls of the prep area with a buildup of grease. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pan with water and pot with excessive grease under three compartment sink. Must remove and maintain area clear and accessible for cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard, newspaper, dirty towels as liner for shelving throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the following need cleaning and food, dirt debris removed: under front metal table, under cooks line coolers, under three compartment sink, under two compartment sink. Missing floor tiles in employee washroom. Must not use cardboard as matting for floor under three compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall caulking at three compartment sink moldy and missing. Must replace. Dirty walls at mop sink, ice machine, rear exit door. Must clean. Ceramic wall baseboard tiles behind box freezer broken/missing. Must replace/repair. Water damaged ceiling tiles in washroom. Must replace. Hanging wall fan with excessive dust. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in employee washroom not operational. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths and ice scoop must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

  24. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND STYROFOAM CUPS BEING WASHED AND REUSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT TO WASH AND REUSE STYROFOAM STORAGE CUPS.

    • 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 FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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 WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE.

  25. 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS AND NEWS PAPER USED FOR SHELF LINER .REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP

    • 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 ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,GREASE BUILD-UP,INCKUDED DEEP FRYERS; ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken floor tiles from rear prep area,also the washroom floor(floor tiles are broken and loose

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