Pass

Exchequer Restaurant

224-226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604

Restaurant ZIP 60604 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 4, 2026

Exchequer Restaurant was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed flour and breading out of original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling tile above food prep areas in kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in bar area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in bar area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment (touch points area, reach in cooler, grill etc.) with accumulation of food debris inside and outside. Must detail clean 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 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

      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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped/served (such as chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken sou, chicken breast, chicken wings, a variety of cheese etc.) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 49f - 58f located in the reach in cooler(next to hot line) and walk in cooler (far right walk in cooler located in rear behind dishwashing area. Manager voluntarily discards and denatures all said tcs foods, approx 90 lbs $300. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 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 reach in cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 54.5f at time of inspection. Reach in cooler located next to hot line tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health. Instructed to discard all tcs foods and not use reach in cooler. Until it maintains a cold holding temperature of 41f or below and is re-inspected by the chicago department of public health. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2573403 conducted on 3/29/23. The following previous core violation was not corrected. 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager that is present does not have the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork 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 toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a pinkish substance in all soda gun holders and one of three soda gun nozzles. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths being stored on the cutting board. Instructed to store wiping cloth in sanitizing solution at all times.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed aluminum being used as a shelf liner at the bottom shelf of a prep table. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food dirt and grease debris in between all cooking equipment, under flat top grill and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak on the pipe under the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed a gap between the floor and the wall under the small 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area by the cooking equipment. Instructed to seal and provide a coved smooth easily cleanable surface.

      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 food handlers certificates not available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager that is present does not have the allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 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 site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs): cooked chicken, cooked ribs, sliced beef, held for over 24 hours without discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any ready-to-eat tcs foods held for over 24 hours. 45 lbs of ribs discarded at 20 lbs of chicken wings discarded priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following bulk food containers not labeled with it's common name: cornmeal, sugar, and beans. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found ceiling tile paint peeling over food preparation areas located at salad station and sandwich station.instructed manager to repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: . Found dine in restaurant without a written protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any city official authorized to enforce this order. Public health order. 2021-2.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no written record of employee vaccination or testing status per osha standards. Management instructed to provide a written record upon the next inspection.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand wash sink in dish washing area, instructed to install. Mgr stated that restaurant has been operating for 40 years without hand sink in dish washing area. No citation issued.

      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: Drain board at 3-comp sink not drainig towrds the basin, pooling water, instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soda guns holders at bar not draining, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while preparing and serving tcs foods ( chicken, beef... ) instructed to otain. Priority foundation violation 8-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 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 site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/ temperature control for safety foods onion soup and gravy at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 54f - 50f stored in deep pots located in walk in cooler. Must provide cold holding temperatures of 41f or below at all times.instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded all said tcs foods, cost of all foods $40 at 10 gallons. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burgers & steak on menu. Both items can be ordered under cooked. Found no food advisory. Instructed facility to provide disclosure, reminder, and footnote for all menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following previous core violations not corrected by correct by date from inspection report# 2268748: 3-305.12 (f) observed food and single use/ single service articles stored under sewer lines in upstairs dry storage area. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area. 4-203.13 observed facility high temperature ware washing machine gauge/ measuring device in disrepair, gauge does not move non functional for wash cycle. Must repair and maintain. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. 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: 2-2102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy and signatures for review. Priority foundation violation 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: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. 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 facility missing date marking for ready to eat temperature control for food safety item, pasta,chicken, meat sauce, soup, etc. Stored inside reach in cooler and walk in coolers located in rear food prep area. Informed person in charge to always date mark food items store more that 24 hours in facility. 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: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 (f) observed food and single use/ single service articles stored under sewer lines in upstairs dry storage area. Must encase all sewer line and waste water lines in dry storage area.

      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 equipment (touch points area, reach in cooler, grill etc.) with accumulation of food debris inside and outside. Must detail clean and maintain.

      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: Observed facility high temperature ware washing machine gauge/ measuring device in disrepair, gauge does not move non functional for wash cycle. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed articles and unnecessary items not utilized for daily operation in rear and upstairs of facility not maintain with accumulation of food debris and dust, article stored on floor in rear of facility. Must detail clean remove items and store items 6 inches from floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Large dry storage containers not labeled in kitcen.instructed to install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean of debris under storage units on 2nd fl. Instructed to clean/maintain.

    • 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 prep area not clean of debris, dried foods.instructed to clean/ maintain. Also wall panel in poor repair in kitchen by hand sink.instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink in dish room. Instructed to install with soap and hand drying device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty mop water and cleaning equipment,dust pans,etc. Instructed to clean and properly store.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Corrected. One reach in cooler was replaced and the other was fixed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found open large cans stored inside the prep coolers in the food preparation area. Instructed once cans are open must put any unused product in a food gradeable bag or containers. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the hand washing sink in the pizza food preparation area in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain. Must remove the rust from the lower surface of the prep table in the rear by 3-compartment sink. The cutting boards have deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following has food, dirt and grease build up and must be detailed cleaned and maintained: the interior of the deep fryers, stove, freezers, can openers, the exterior of the grease trap and the food preparation tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners, under the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment has thick food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Instructed to regrout the floors in front of the grills/cooking equipment and the coolers in the food preparation area. 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 the walls, vents, ventilation filters and ceiling above and around the cooking/cooling equipment, all the sinks and the dish machine with food, dirt and grease build up. The upper walls by the ventilation hood has thick grease that has dripped down and stuck to the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must fix the loose panel behind the rear hand washing sink by the 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found both hand washing sink leaking underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employees are not properly storing the wash cloths when they are not using them. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found open large cans stored inside the prep coolers in the food preparation area. Instructed once cans are open must put any unused product in a food gradeable bag or containers. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the hand washing sink in the pizza food preparation area in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain. Must remove the rust from the lower surface of the prep table in the rear by 3-compartment sink. The cutting boards have deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following has food, dirt and grease build up and must be detailed cleaned and maintained: the interior of the deep fryers, stove, freezers, can openers, the exterior of the grease trap and the food preparation tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners, under the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment has thick food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Instructed to regrout the floors in front of the grills/cooking equipment and the coolers in the food preparation area. 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 the walls, vents, ventilation filters and ceiling above and around the cooking/cooling equipment, all the sinks and the dish machine with food, dirt and grease build up. The upper walls by the ventilation hood has thick grease that has dripped down and stuck to the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must fix the loose panel behind the rear hand washing sink by the 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found both hand washing sink leaking underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employees are not properly storing the wash cloths when they are not using them. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found the prep reach in cooler by the cooking equipment (closest to the 3-compartment sink) and the prep cooler in the pizza food preparation area (closest to the pizza ovens) not able to maintain the required temperature of 40f or lower. Temperatures were 61.1f and 48.7f. Instructed to have units fixed so that they hold the required temperature. Both unit were tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods (beef patties-52.5f, hummus-50.2, eggs-61.1f, ham-47.7f, turkey-55.1f, cole slaw-50.1f, mayonnaise-53.5f, cheese-59.4f, anchovies-64.4f, tuna-49.7f and dressing-54.4f.) stored in the above reach in coolers at improper temperatures. Instructed to store cold foods at 40f or lower. Manager voluntarily discarded of the product, a combined weight of 40lbs. Valued at $150. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found open large cans stored inside the prep coolers in the food preparation area. Instructed once cans are open must put any unused product in a food gradeable bag or containers. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the hand washing sink in the pizza food preparation area in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain. Must remove the rust from the lower surface of the prep table in the rear by 3-compartment sink. The cutting boards have deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following has food, dirt and grease build up and must be detailed cleaned and maintained: the interior of the deep fryers, stove, freezers, can openers, the exterior of the grease trap and the food preparation tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners, under the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment has thick food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Instructed to regrout the floors in front of the grills/cooking equipment and the coolers in the food preparation area. 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 the walls, vents, ventilation filters and ceiling above and around the cooking/cooling equipment, all the sinks and the dish machine with food, dirt and grease build up. The upper walls by the ventilation hood has thick grease that has dripped down and stuck to the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must fix the loose panel behind the rear hand washing sink by the 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found both hand washing sink leaking underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employees are not properly storing the wash cloths when they are not using them. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sealed boxes of food storage on floor inside walk in freezer and cooler. Must remove off floors and properly store on adequate storage shelving at least 6-inches off floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lower walls under 3-comp sinks,behind bar, and at mop sink not clean of debris,etc .must clean/maintain.lower wall in poor repair under hand sink in prep area.must repair. Also attached equipment,(black hose for draft beer) not clean of debris located behind bar counter.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning equipment not maintained,ie wet mops,unclean dust pans stored inside mop sink.must clean dust pan after use and invert mops after use.must properly store.

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between the rear 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink. Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard to prevent water from splashing into the 3 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: Observed all ceiling vents in the prep are with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceiling vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep area 3 compartment sinks with no drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain drain plugs to adequately do dishes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: In the ladies restroom at the hand sink on the left hand side there is no cold water at the sink. Must always provide both hot and cold water at above stated sink. The hand sink on the right hand side is working properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees washing the gloves they were wearing and going back to handling food and handling soiled wiping cloths then went back to handling food. Instructed to not wash their gloves and to remove the gloves and wash their hands with hand soap, hot water and paper towels then to put on new gloves. Critical violation 7-38-010(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 approximately 5 live fruit flies in the dishroom on the walls over the mop sink. Also 8 live fruit flies flying around the produce in the rear storage across from the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed to provide additional pest control to minimize and/or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between the rear 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink. Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard to prevent water from splashing into the 3 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: Observed all ceiling vents in the prep are with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceiling vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep area 3 compartment sinks with no drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain drain plugs to adequately do dishes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following: all cooking equipment, prep tables, meat slicer, and door handles. Must clean and maintain all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All beverage dispensors in need of cleaning to remove all build up around nozzles. Must remove move build up and maintain clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Remove all standing water under 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain 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: Walls and ceiling in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink in need of correcting at drain. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  17. Pass

    Canvass 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: Must properly date/label all potentially hazardous foods that have been cooked/prepared, removed from its original packaging in walk in oolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard to the exposed hand washing sink in the prep area by the salad station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors under/around all heavy equipment and in all corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the walls under/around the dishmachine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers to all 3 compartments on the 3-comp. Sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store all washed cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dish machine in use, not able to adequately sanitize (temperature fluctuated between 164f-170f and then at one point went to 160f.) unit was tagged. Instructed to have unit serviced so that it sanitizes at 180f or higher. Also must set up sanitizing conpartment of 3-comp. Sink and sanitize dishes that went through the dish machine. Fax or email a letter to 312-746-4240 or cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly date/label all potentially hazardous foods that have been cooked/prepared, removed from its original packaging in walk in oolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard to the exposed hand washing sink in the prep area by the salad station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors under/around all heavy equipment and in all corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the walls under/around the dishmachine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers to all 3 compartments on the 3-comp. Sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store all washed cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the worn rubber gasket on the tall reach in prep cooler by the grill in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: interior of the deep fryers, stove, nozzles on the soda machine (in the wait station) and the prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain nterior of all floor drains and floors in all the corners, under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout the floors at the entrance to the dish washing area and through out as needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings in prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all missing/damaged walls and tiles in prep/storage areas and in the wait station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the pipe under the 3 comp sink in the rear main prep area. Must fix the slow draining exposed hand sink by the 3 comp sink that is also in need of repair in the rear main prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment must fit under the ventilation hood in the main prep area-grill by tall reach in cooler is not completely under hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All wash cloths must be in a bucket/bin of sanitizing solution when not in use.

  20. 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP AREA 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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP ARE AND AROUND VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

    • 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. CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING IN PREP AREA ABOVE DOUGH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVER.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD ENCRUSTED ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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. CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND LIGHT BULB COVERS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND PROVIDE/INSTALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS/END CAPS.

    • 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. PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REACH IN PREP COOLERS THERMOMETERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

    • 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. CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  22. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  23. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Found previous minor violation not corrected from report # 159411 dated 6-16-09. Violation 38. Found no back flow prevention devices for ice machine, coffee machine, and soda machine.serious violation. citation issued.

    • 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. Found containers on shelving units not stored properly. (must store inverted)

    • 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. Found floors not clean at main kitchen areas along walls/under equipment.

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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.