Chicago Busy Burger

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 20, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rolling rack with trays of par cooked french fries unrefrigerated in 1st floor prep area at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 68.0f-74.2f. Food handler states cooked this morning, no labels/dates/times noted on fries. All fries discarded at this time. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room in basement not fully enclosed, gap between walls and ceiling. Instd to seal gap between walls and ceiling and mantain toilet room fully enclosed.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/28/26 REPORT 2630434 NOT CORRECTED: 56 6-304.11: Mechanical- Ventilation NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Jan 28, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Personal care items improperly stored on storage shelf with single service articles. Instd to store in designated area and maintain

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers missing labels with common name. Instd to label 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: Torn rubber door gasket covered with duct tape at reach in cooler behind cashier counter. Instd to properly repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation in basement toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler without beard restraint for beard. Instd to wear beard restraint and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. May 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and coolers. Management instructed to store wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer whne not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Replace the missing metal top of the backflow prevention device located on the faucet of the mop sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the 1st floor washroom is not operational. Management instructed to replace or repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Aug 1, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 10 lbs of hamburgers at 52.2f, 2 lbs of chicken at 53.4f, and 2 lbs of hot dogs at 49.9f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 14 lbs at $100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     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 facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted cold holding unit in front prep area to be at improper at 50.1f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. "

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Oct 26, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket on door of cooler used to store milk and soft drinks. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     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 build up of grease in interior of fryer cabinets. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulb in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2546168 dated 1/5/2022: #57 "observed expired food handler training certificates during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training for current employees." instructed to correct and come into compliance. 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 allergen training certificate on site is expired. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice maanger certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 12, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper internal food temperatures of tcs food. Observed beef hamburger patties stacked over the fill line in the prep cooler at improper cold holding temperature; found beef at 47f- 52f. Proper cold holding temperature must be at 41.0f or below. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk food storage containers (flour, etc.) not labeled with common name of food. Must label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label the prepackaged coleslaw and other prepared foods available inside the customer grab-and-go cooler with name of food, ingredients, net contents, and name and address of manufacturer/packer. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged foods available at the front register.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a line cook without a hair restraint. Instructed management all employees handling or preparing food must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak coming from underneath the three compartment sink middle compartment. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease build up on the ventilation hood and filters located over the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 1/05/2022 report #2546168 not corrected: violation #57 (2-102.13) observed expired food handler training certificates during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training for current employees. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Jan 5, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide employee hand washing signage at all hand sinks throughout establishment.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hamburger patties at improper cold holding temperature at 44.9f. Proper cold holding temperature must be at 41.0f or below. Food was discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 15 pounds at a cost of $50.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cutting boards with dark stains and deep grooves at main prep area on 1st floor. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lid on trash can in all unisex bathrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and cracked ceiling tiles in basement above dish washing area. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates during inspection. Instructed to provide food handler training for current employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Feb 23, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed one blank employee health policy on premises; no signed copies for employees reflecting acknowledgement of the employee health policy; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that all employees must sign a policy or establishment must have other verification that employees have acknowledged the policy through training or other means; must provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several wet wiping cloths on counter surfaces in the basement prep and kitchen prep areas. Instructed person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables in kitchen prep area. Instructed to remove.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

9. Mar 18, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found one blank employee health policy on premises. No verification for employees acknowledgement regarding the employee health policy; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that all employees must sign a policy or establishment must have other verification that employees have acknowledged the policy through training or other means; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010; no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the blade of the can opener at the prep table in the basement and the interior bottom surfaces of the fryers in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the basement prep area under prep tables, sinks and rear storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. May 28, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees available on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. 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: No written procedure on site or neccesary items outlined in polict available on site for responding to vomit and diarheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods(sliced tomatoes,stuffed burgers,chilli, various busy dipping sauces) in walk in cooler and regrigerators throughout with improper labels. Instructed to provide discard or use by labels on all refrigerated tcs foods, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. 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: No consumer advisory disclosure or reminder statement including astericking in menu for raw or undercooked food items available on premises.instructed to provide and maintain.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 labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following prepackaged food items for sale in display cooler without labels (potato salad and cole slaw outside of original container, and salads with greens prepared on site. Instructed to provide labels with food name, content, ingredients , source and list of allergens. Prioirty foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes used to line shelves in basement prep area. Instructed to remove and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease receptacle outside of premises with accumulated grease built up on the waste unit. Instructed to remove and maintain in order to prevent attraction of insects and rodents.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Feb 7, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food containers in basement prep area when food has been remove from original packaging.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using cardboard to cover storage racks in walk-in coolers and prep coolers throughout. Also, repair broken door gasket on deep freezer where shakes are stored.

    • 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 stain ceiling tiles throughout basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from ceiling tiles in basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times while preparing food.

12. Feb 22, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement and first floor area outside back door cluttered, not clean, instructed to clean and better maintain the entire basement area, front and back and clean area outside back door,

13. Feb 16, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous order issued, dated 08/12/2016, report #1950330, violation listed below: 35 ceiling through out basement in poor repair. Water damaged/stained tiles with black mold like substance noted. Instd to replace all damaged tiles and maintain. 42 food handlers with beards without beard restraints. Instd to do so. Serious violation: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handles missing at hot holding unit lids, instructed to provide,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement area floors not clean, under and behind all equipment, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement and first floor area outside back door cluttered, not clean, instructed to clean and better maintain the entire basement area, front and back and clean area outside back door,

14. Aug 12, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 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: Ceiling through out basement in poor repair. Severe water damaged/stained tiles with black mold like substance noted. Instd to replace all damaged tiles and maintain. Leak observed from ceiling at east side near 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair leak

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stoppers for 3-compartment sink in poor repair, wrapped with plastic. Instd to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beards without beard restraints. Instd to do so

15. Aug 5, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage. Observed raw hamburger patties stored immediately above avocados and milk. Instd to store raw products separately from ready to eat products. Observed large garbage cans of raw cut potatoes stored on unclean floor in basement prep area. Instd to store properly. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 10/7/15 report 1578668 not corrected 38 observed no splash guard on the exposed handsink with french fries being stored on an open rack next to the exposed handsink. Instructed manager a splash guard is needed on said exposed handsink located on the 1st floor food prep area. 38 observed ventilation not working in the washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. 38 observed a leak on the pipe under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Citation issued 7-42-090 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up or have pre wrapped).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Using large garbage cans to store cut potatoes. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of steam well not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean or dry, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to maintain clean and dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling through out basement in poor repair. Severe water damaged/stained tiles with black mold like substance noted. Instd to replace all damaged tiles and maintain. Leak observed from ceiling at east side near 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair leak.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stoppers for 3-compartmment sink in poor repair, wrapped with plastic. Instd to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beards without beard restraints. Instd to do so.

16. Oct 14, 2015 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 cardboard being used as a shelf liner on the dry storage shelves located in the basement. Instructed to remove and make all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine, attached to the soda machine, needs minor cleaning to remove slight pinkish build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the pipe under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on the exposed handsink with french fries being stored on an open rack next to the exposed handsink. Instructed manager a splash guard is needed on said exposed handsink located on the 1st floor food prep area.

17. Oct 7, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor not corrected from report #1467404 violation #35 must replace all stained ceiling tiles on the first floor and in the basement. Instructed to replace black substance stained ceiling tile located in the basement above exposed handsink. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a shelf liner on the dry storage shelves located in the basement. Instructed to remove and make all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine, attached to the soda machine, needs minor cleaning to remove slight pinkish build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working in the washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Manager fixed ventilation during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the pipe under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on the exposed handsink with french fries being stored on an open rack next to the exposed handsink. Instructed manager a splash guard is needed on said exposed handsink located on the 1st floor food prep area.

18. Jul 23, 2014 Pass

    Canvass 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: Faucet base at 1st floor hand sink has excessive rust. Must repair hole or replace faucet. Must replace worn rubber gaskets at the reach in coolers and freezers in basement where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean fryers and the hood above 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 clean floors in basement 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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles on the first floor and in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucets at the three compartment sink and the basement hand sink.

19. Jul 14, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated food storage facilities at improper temperatures. Noted large prep cooler in 1st floor prep area at 63.8 degrees f. Also noted reach in cooler in basement prep area at 48 degrees f. Must repair and maintain refrigeration at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods noted at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 5lbs of hot dogs and sausage at improper temperatures ranging between 55-57.8 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet base at 1st floor hand sink has excessive rust. Must repair hole or replace faucet. Must replace worn rubber gaskets at the reach in coolers and freezers in basement where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean fryers and the hood above 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 clean floors in basement 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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles on the first floor and in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucets at the three compartment sink and the basement hand sink.

20. Feb 6, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted #10 can used for food storage. Must provide food grade storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND GASKETS AROUND SERVICE COOLERS ON 1st FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of service cooler to remove spill and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observered floor behind service counter in poor repair. Must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must repair and maintain. Also floors in basement prep area needs cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

21. Feb 28, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUSR REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE UNDER HOOD, AND CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESS GREASE UNDER GRILLS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SODA MACHINE DISPENSERS TO REMOVE DRY SYRUP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELF OF THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. MUST ALSO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT AS WELL AS RUSTY GREASE TRAPBOX IN BASEMENT.MUST RESAND OR REPLACE ALL WORN OUT CUUTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

    • 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 CLEAN GREASY FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE AS WELL AS UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL HEAVY COOKING LINE EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL OR PAINT LAST 4 BOTTOM STAIRCASE STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT AWAY FROM PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE AREA OR IN LOCKERS AT ALL TIMES

    • 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.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AT MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

22. Nov 16, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. Use a sanitary drying rack to store clean dishes, not stacked in the sink.

    • 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. Repair or replace the damaged ceiling tiles in the basement prep/dishwashinng area. Repair the holes in the rear basement walls to prevent possible rodent entry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior and chute.

    • 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. Remove moldy clothing piled under the basement stairs.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.