Pass

Grand Regency of South Shore

7415-7419 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Long Term Care ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 4, 2026

Grand Regency of South Shore was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease at the bottom of the prep table next to the deep fryer; instructed to clean and remove. (corrected on site). Observed dust on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler; instructed to clean fan covers to remove dust. (corrected on site).

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2591974 on 4-2-24:38-observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on paper bags and boxes of aprons in dry storage area, on floor along wall behind utensil storage shelving, on pallets and on floor under pallets in single service articles storage, on floor along walls and corners in furnace room, on floor along walls and corners in mechanical room adjacent to kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit kitchen door with a 1/4 inch opening at the bottom right side; instructed to replace the bent door sweep at the bottom of the door to seal opening. Observed a 1/4 inch opening at the side exit door of the recreation room; instructed to seal opening at bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: bottom of prep tables, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottom area of fryer.

      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 floors under around and behind all cooking equipment, under shelves in dry storage room, in furnace room inside of kitchen, inside of walk-in cooler and inside of walk-in freezer to remove spillage and ice build up. Instructed to clean walls in kitchen area around and behind equipment to remove splatter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit kitchen door with a 1/4 inch opening at the bottom right side; instructed to replace the bent door sweep at the bottom of the door to seal opening. Observed a 1/4 inch opening at the side exit door of the recreation room; instructed to seal opening at bottom of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more mouse droppings inside the fryer in the kitchen, on the bottom of the prep table next to the fryer, in the furnace room in the kitchen on the floor and in the dry storage room on the floor under the storage shelves. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain. Have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: bottom of prep tables, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, bottom area of fryer.

      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 floors under around and behind all cooking equipment, under shelves in dry storage room, in furnace room inside of kitchen, inside of walk-in cooler and inside of walk-in freezer to remove spillage and ice build up. Instructed to clean walls in kitchen area around and behind equipment to remove splatter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; scheduled for cleaning on april 8, 2024.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken in a pan thawing for next meal use. Instructed manager to thaw food in walk in cooler or under cold running water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to 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: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Sides of the equipment with grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All drink dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up on and around nozzles of machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area, dry storage and dish machine area in need of detail cleaning along base boards and under and around all equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed manger to provide policies for all employees. 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: Found approx 10 lbs of cooked chicken in a pan at improper temperature of 74.3 degrees. Food handler stated food was frozen and was going to be prepared for the next meal. Food was discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken in a pan thawing for next meal use. Instructed manager to thaw food in walk in cooler or under cold running water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 live roach and 5-6 dead roaches in area outside kitchen and 2-3 dead roaches in furnace room. Observed 6-8 mouse droppings in corner of dry storage area. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize area and contact pect control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to 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: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Sides of the equipment with grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All drink dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up on and around nozzles of machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside recepticles open and exposed with trash. All containers must be closed with tight fitting lids. No exposed trash on or around containers. Instructed to correct, clean and maintain area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area, dry storage and dish machine area in need of detail cleaning along base boards and under and around all equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to clean 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: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate. Someone on site must hold certificate at all times when cooking, preping, serving or holding tcs foods. Chicken, milk, dairy products etc... Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    11 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door in mechanical room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items 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 wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils and equipment not inverted. Instructed manager to invert utensils and equipment to protect from contamination

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service spoons not inverted. All single service articles must be inverted to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control

      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 buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex and women washroom. Instructed manager 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: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, furnace room, utility, and mechanical areas, debris inside floor drain near prep sink, dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards near rear door, damaged wall surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in dish washing area. Instructed manager to secure and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2545074 on 12-6-21 38-observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on pallets, on floor along walls and corners in dry storage area, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners inside furnace room, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in mechanical room, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner behind door, under shelving unit, inside pot lids in beverage/dishwashing area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners behind cooking equipment, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls behind beverage equipment, 10 mice droppings scattered on bottom of prep table inside muffin pans, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor under milk crates in kitchen, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in storage area near kitchen entrance. Instructed…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed three dead mice on floor in mechanical room adjacent to kitchen. Instructed manager to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door in mechanical room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items 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 wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils and equipment not inverted. Instructed manager to invert utensils and equipment to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service spoons not inverted. All single service articles must be inverted to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      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 buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex and women washroom. Instructed manager 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: Observed missing baseboards near rear door, damaged wall surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, furnace room, utility, and mechanical areas, debris inside floor drain near prep sink, dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in dish washing area. Instructed manager to secure and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    12 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in dry storage area, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners inside furnace room, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in mechanical room, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner behind door in beverage/dishwashing area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners behind cooking equipment, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls behind beverage equipment, 10 mice droppings scattered on bottom of prep table inside muffin pans. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit door in mechanical room. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items 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 wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils and equipment not inverted. Instructed manager to invert utensils and equipment to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service spoons not inverted. All single service articles must be inverted to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      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 buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed manager 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: Observed dust, dirt and debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, furnace room, utility, and mechanical areas, debris inside floor drain near prep sink, dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing baseboards near rear door, damaged wall surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in dish washing area. Instructed manager to secure and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) 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.

      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 written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable mask, disposable mop head, disposable gloves, adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. 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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located in the employee toilet room and by the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      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: 3-305.12 observed dry food storage located under a unwrapped sewer line in the dry foods storage room. Instructed to shield sewer line to protect from potential drips or remove dry storage.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed cooking equipment with accumulated food and grease debris on the sides of the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors with standing water located behind the ice machine, floors with accumulated grease and dirt debris located under the cooking equipment, and floors with accumulated debris located under the hot temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean all said areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) 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.

      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 written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable mask, disposable mop head, disposable gloves, adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. 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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located in the employee toilet room and by the hand washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 40 small flies located on the ceilings and flying around the food prep area. 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.12 observed dry food storage located under a unwrapped sewer line in the dry foods storage room. Instructed to shield sewer line to protect from potential drips or remove dry storage.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed cooking equipment with accumulated food and grease debris on the sides of the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors with standing water located behind the ice machine, floors with accumulated grease and dirt debris located under the cooking equipment, and floors with accumulated debris located under the hot temperature dish machine. Instructed to clean all said areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean all cooking equipment exterior and bottom of fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floor under and around the cooking equipment, in the dry storage room and in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer need cleaning; clean all floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some dust observed on the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler; clean covers to remove dust observed.

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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.