Pass

St. Pius V Church

1919 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Church Kitchen ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 14, 2026

St. Pius V Church was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be marked with commodity name instructed to provide and 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: Large can opener in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean 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: Floors in storage areas in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs in the women and men toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings under the hand washing sink in the food prep area, about another 10 rodent droppings on the lower shelf where pots are stored, about 25 rodent droppings in a closet behind the container of cleaning supplies, and about 50 rodent droppings on the ledges under the 2 door refrigertor located in the cafeteria area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels on the dry storage containers. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored directly on the ground in the hallway area next to the food prep and all the closets. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed some female food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels on the dry storage containers. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

      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: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings under the food prep area hand washing sink, about 20 rodent droppings located behind the oven and on top of the dry storage containers, about 20 rodent droppings inside of two closets that are located next to the oven, and observed about 15 rodent droppings in the hallway located next to the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity. Clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored directly on the ground in the hallway area next to the food prep and all the closets. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed some female food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity in the food prep area. Observed about 20 rodent droppings in a corner by the door leading to the food prep area, about 10 rodent droppings on a pots and pans storage shelf nextt to 3 comp sink and about 10 instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued .

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity in the food prep area. Observed about 20 rodent droppings in a corner by the door leading to the food prep area, about 10 rodent droppings on a storage shelf inside of the storage closet, about 20 rodent droppings in the corner and along the wall next to the ovens and about 10 rodent droppings under the hand washing sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the dry storage area with food debris in the corners. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 2 door refrigerator in the kitchen area not in use(broken). Instructed to remove or repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. 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: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on premises, instructed to provide, also provide disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler #7 has rusty storage racks, instructed to remove the rust.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior fan guard cover in the walk-in #7 dusty, instructed to remove the dust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handling certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on premises at this timw, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of bottom cabinets where pots and pans are stored in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wallbase and at corners in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace blown blub in walk-in pantry cooler #6.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in dry food storage area, organize and maintain at all times.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation from report #2050188 on 5/11/17 not corrected: 19 - premises has no commercial garbage dumpster onsite. Premises is using the city of chicago garbage cans with garbage pickup on fridays. Observed one garbage can missing a lid and multiple garbage cans with garbage overflowing over the top so that the lids could not be closed. Management instructed to provide a commercial garbage dumpster with adequate capacity and pickup frequency so that garbage does not accumulate over the top of the dumpster so that the lids cannot be closed. Critical violation 7-42-090.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no commercial garbage dumpster onsite. Premises is using the city of chicago garbage cans with garbage pickup on fridays. Observed one garbage can missing a lid and multiple garbage cans with garbage overflowing over the top so that the lids could not be closed. Management instructed to provide a commercial garbage dumpster with adequate capacity and pickup frequency so that garbage does not accumulate over the top of the dumpster so that the lids cannot be closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed accumulated ice in freezers. Instructed to remove and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ovens with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floors under the stove, along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area. Observed accumulated food and dust debris behind the shelves of the dry storage area. Observed floor drain next to store in need of cleaning to remove accumulation. Instructed to clean all 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 accumulated dust on the vents in washrooms located in the rear and in the walk in cooler located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  17. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

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

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed accumulated ice in freezers. Instructed to remove and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ovens with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floors under the stove, along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area. Observed accumulated food and dust debris behind the shelves of the dry storage area. Observed floor drain next to store in need of cleaning to remove accumulation. Instructed to clean all 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 accumulated dust on the vents in washrooms located in the rear and in the walk in cooler located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the concentration of sanitizer for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed accumulated ice in freezers. Instructed to remove and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ovens with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food and dirt debris on the floors under the stove, along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area. Observed accumulated food and dust debris behind the shelves of the dry storage area. Observed floor drain next to store in need of cleaning to remove accumulation. Instructed to clean all 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 accumulated dust on the vents in washrooms located in the rear and in the walk in cooler located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield for walk-in cooler #13 near kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at washbowls in men and women basement washrooms. Tighten faucet on washbowl in basement men washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves in storage room not clean, dust/debris. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide lightshield for light in walk-in cooler.

  21. 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: Clean exterior surfaces of stoves in kitchen and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corner areas around and behind equipment where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall behind stove in kitchen and maintain. Clean window fan in kitchen window to remove dust observed on fan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leak from faucet neck of three comp sink in kitchen at first compartment.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors and baseboards under the kitchen hand sink and corners are dirty, clean in detail.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen ventilation fan and main walk in cooler coil have dust buildup, remove dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Remove inaccurate thermometers from the main walk in cooler and install working units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store a wiping cloth in sanitizerin the kitchen to sanitize surfaces easily.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE STOVE AND THE HOOD ABOVE. HOOD THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER CHEST HAS ICE BUILDUP.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN SOUP KITCHEN FOOD STORE ROOM, SCHOOL STORE ROOM AND BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

    • 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. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF TOILET PAPER ALL OVER THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

  24. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, STORAGE CLOSET, AND PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WOODEN SERVING TABLE WITH WORN/CRACKED SECTIONS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND MICROWAVE, FOOD/UTENSIL SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, DRY STRORAGE SHELVES, VENT COVERS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS/WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, PIPING/WIRES AT WALL IN KITHCEN, POT/PAN HOLDER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP TABLE, AND WALL SECTIONS IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIVIDER AT LUNCHROOM WITH MILK STAINS,REMOVE WET PAPER TOWEL BALLS AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,AND SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED AT WALL SECTIONS THROUGH OUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND UTILITY SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LUNCHROOM, SERVING AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens

  25. Fail

    Special Events (Festivals) · Fail

    3 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UPRIGHT RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TWO CONTAINERS OF RICE PUDDING AT 50.1 AND CONTAINER OF YOGURT AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE 20.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF FOODHANDLER. CERTIFIED MANAGER TOUCHING FACE,NECK WITH GLOVES AND THEN WITH SAME GLOVES STIRRING PAN OF PORK AT STOVE AND HANDLING READY TO EAT CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AFTER CONTAMINATION OF HANDS OCCUR, CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE RETURNING BACK TO FOODHANDLING. ALSO, NOTED EMPLOYEE USING MOP SINK TO RINSE HANDS AFTER USING TOILET ROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS NOR WORKING HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR WORKING HAND DRYER TO DRY HANDS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED/CURRENT DOCUMENTATION AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR USED FOR FOOD DELIVERY WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. IINSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND TRAYS IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, STORAGE CLOSET, AND PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WOODEN SERVING TABLE WITH WORN/CRACKED SECTIONS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND MICROWAVE, FOOD/UTENSIL SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, DRY STRORAGE SHELVES, VENT COVERS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS/WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, PIPING/WIRES AT WALL IN KITHCEN, POT/PAN HOLDER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP TABLE, AND WALL SECTIONS IN KITCHEN.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIVIDER AT LUNCHROOM WITH MILK STAINS, WALL SECTIONS NEXT TO STOVE AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS, REMOVE WET PAPER TOWEL BALLS AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,AND SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED AT WALL SECTIONS THROUGH OUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND UTILITY SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LUNCHROOM, SERVING AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. FOODHANDLER'S CHILD PLAYING INSIDE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.