Pass

David's Grill

800 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 21, 2025

David's Grill was last inspected on August 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 11 violations.

Latest inspection

August 21, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

10 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Front coolers with no thermometers. Instructed to obtain and maintain thermometers either inside or outside of coolers.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

    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: Storage racks inside the walk in cooler are rusty. Instructed to remove rust or replace racks. Must maintain a rust free, smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The outer surface of the grease trap under the 3-compartment sink with grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain grease trap.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: The first unisex toilet room trash receptacle does not have a cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a cover and maintain.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Rear storage area with clutter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, clean, organizeand maintain area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around sinks, storage racks, cooking and cooling equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain stain free ceiling tiles.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up to properly air dry mop(s). Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate/poor lighting inside the toilet rooms and in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to increase the lighting intensity and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Cfm on site allergen certificate is expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen certificate.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.19 observed the wash solution for the 3-compartment sink not maintaining 110f; during the inspection, the hot water wash solution was only maintaining between 95f-102.9f. Instructed to repair and maintain a wash solution of 110f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged grab-and-go desserts at the front customer counter without labels containing the business name, address and ingredients. Instructed to provide for all prepackaged grab-and-go items for sale at the front customer counter.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the rear dry storage room. Instructed to eliminate unnecessary clutter, organize and elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate/poor lighting inside the toilet rooms and in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to increase the lighting intensity.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 found condensor in walk-in cooler in disrepair, leaking. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 found all shelves located in the walk-in cooler filled with dust, mold-like substance, and food debris. Must clean, sanitize and maintain. Noted grease trap covered in grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain. Found walk-in cooler ceiling and walls filled with dust. Must clean, sanitize and maintain. Found an excessive amount of food located on the shelf where the grill is located. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink in the rear dish room/ prep area. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand-cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. 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 hand drying provision at the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated with above violation.

      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: Found an excessive amount of black mold-like substance on the food contact surface of the ice machine behind the panel. Ice is used for human consumption. Must clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (eggs, cooked potatoes, heavy cream) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 64f - 59f. Located in the food prep area. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods ( cost $30,4 lbs). 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

      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 rice and a variety of salsa' 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. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. 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: Observed steak eggs on the menu said items can be ordered undercooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk), and reminder for menu items that can be ordered undercooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.

      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: Found food located in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Must elevate 6 inches from the floor.

      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: Found condensor in walk-in cooler in disrepair, leaking. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found all shelves located in the walk-in cooler filled with dust, mold-like substance, and food debris. Must clean, sanitize and maintain. Noted grease trap covered in grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain. Found walk-in cooler ceiling and walls filled with dust. Must clean, sanitize and maintain. Found an excessive amount of food located on the shelf where the grill is located. Must clean, sanitize 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: Found food debris and grease underneath and behind all cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Found accumulated grease behind the grease trap. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found vents located in walk-in cooler filled with dust. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few precooked food items not covered inside the walk in cooler. Must cover to prevent possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor mats need cleaning at the cooking station to remove debris and/or grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under the 3 comp sink around the grease trap to remove grease. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles in the dining area, and missing tiles in the customers washroom. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine that is located in the rear. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facilty. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision located at the hand washing sink in the rear food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to always maintain hand drying provisions at all hand washing sinks at all times. Manager provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no disclosure or reminder on the menus for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (eggs, beef, hamburgers). Instructed to provide a disclosure and a reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-306.11 observed tortilla chips stacked on top of one another without protection in the customer dining area. Instructed to not stack chip trays on top of on another without a protection barrier and never store chips without protection in the customer dining area. Employee removed the chips from the customer dining area and place in the food prep area and added a protection barrier between all chip trays during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels on the prepackaged desserts located for sale at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide.

      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: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide an allergen warning label for all prepackaged desserts for sale. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live rodent activity. Observed about 30 rodent droppings located in the rear dry storage area behind the game console, observed about 5 rodent droppings located in the rear between the refrigerator and the shelf. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine that is located in the rear. Instructed to locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground and unnecessary items in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary clutter and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violation not corrected from inspection report #2252743 dated 1/17/19; observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-424-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time,instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Disinfectant rated for noroviruses/or proper chlorine test strips (1000-5000 ppm). Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure statement on menus for under cooked foods, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS,(ZIP-LOC, BAGIES etc.) OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

      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 the ceiling light shields not clean above walk in cooler, and rear prep shields are dusty. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several employees with out food handlers certificates, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ,FOIL FROM SHELVES AT TABLE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER CRATE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods such as 3lbs. Cooked hash browns 69.5f,3lbs. Cooked steak 122.3f,1.5lbs. Cooked beans 100.5f,4lbs. Cooked steak 113.0f,1lb. Cooked soup 108.4f,1lbs. Cooked rice 133.3f.product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 140.0f or above.appx.13.5 lbs. $27.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • 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 evidence of appx.25 or more rodent droppings on pallet,on floor next to gaming machine,under food storage shelves in rear area.also, appx"1/2-3/4" gap in center bottom of front double doors.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/19/17(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (steak,beans,rice,hash browns,etc)must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on lower shelf in dish washing area.must store plastic wear with handles in upright postion.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage shelves in walk in cooler and lower shelf in rear area,foil from shelves at counter and cardboard from lower shelf of grill table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinets,grill table,cutting boards,prep coolers and freezers,exterior of food storage containers,wheel bases of 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 debris from floor behind cooking equipment,storage shelves in rear area.must repair or replace damaged floor tile under crate next to 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from light shields where needed,vents and ventilation vents,hood & filters.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area.must seal gaps in between wall and floor in rear storage area,both toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must place fryer completely under ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for table top refrigerator in dining area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from inside of mop sink basin and prep table from in front of same.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet facilities for the employees and customers not maintained. Toilets in both washrooms were not flushing properly and backing up during the inspection whenever flushed. Manager corrected during inspection and toilets were flushing properly by the end of inspection. Instructed to maintain washroom toilets at all times while open and operating. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 15 rodent droppings; 5 droppings located in the rear by the drink dispensors and 10 located in the customer/employee washroom. Instructed to clean and sanitized affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, chopped lettuce) in the refrigerator and prep cooler, out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date located in the front refrigerator and prep cooler. Observed wrapped desserts for sale at the front counter without labels containing business name, address and product name and ingredients. Instructed to provide labels for all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting board attached to the front prep cooler. Instructed to remove stains or replace and maintain. Observed nozzle for horchata with accumulated debris. Observed a brownish substance on the ice shoot for the drink dispensor. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors with dirt debris under dry storage shelves located in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents of the washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink slow draining located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter (old equipment) in the rear. Instructed to remove old equipment that is not in use and to elevate all boxes and containers at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with expired food handlers certificate. Instructed to renew food handlers certificate and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, beans, rice) held for over 24 hours in the walk in cooler without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to provide labels for all foods that are held for over 24 hours and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops being stored in sugar and knives being stored in between prep cooler and prep table. Instructed to store all multi use utensils properly and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of both fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed under the flat top grill with accumulated food and grease debris. Observed gaskets on prep cooler are in need of cleaning. Observed a dirty knife rack. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent filter in poor repair located above the flat top grill. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of oil being stored directly on the ground. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches and maintain. Observed mop heads being stored downward. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed new employee not meeting the food handler's requirement. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 6 dozen raw eggs stored at improper temperature 61.4-65.8f on prep table. Instructed manager to discard. All cold food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all fryer cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in customer washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers and metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler. Remove soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on bottom of prep table. Instd to remove same and paint any rusty surfaces so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Repair handles at 1st and 3rd basin of 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Countertop and drip tray under flat top grill with excessive grease. Instd to detail clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles on site. Clean ventilation fan covers in toilet room, dust/debris accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in rear above 3-compartment sink. Replace same.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.