Tony's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 23, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   6 critical7 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food 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: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in prep area and employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: "observed no paper towels at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). See above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the prep cooler. Improper: chicken 50.1 f, steak 50.2f, and sliced tomatoes. 50.4f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $100.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 55f at time of inspection. Must discard all tcs foods and not use walk in cooler. Cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Prep cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the walk in cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature for 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. "

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage area behind the chest freezer and under the storage shelves. Also observed approximately 20 rat droppings on the floor next to the rear exit door of the storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 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: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     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 wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

     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. Instructed to remove.

     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 grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor at front office. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, fish, french fries, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 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: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Oct 15, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed bulk containers containing working ingredients removed from original packaging without common name labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

3. Oct 6, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods found at improper temepratures during time of inspection stored inside 2 door cooling unti with cold hold attached, they are as follows, rice , deli meat, beef, sliced tomatoes all ranging between 62-70f. Instructed to hold all tcs foods at 41f or below and maintain. Priority violation corrected.

     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 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 69F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (STEAK, SLICED TOMATOES, RAW CHICKEN, FRESH CHEESE, SLCIED DELI MEAT, COOKED RICE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. total cost $150.

     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 bulk containers containing working ingredients removed from original packaging without common name labels. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     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: Observed approximately 70mall rodent droppings on floors behind all heavy equipment, on storage shelving on top of boxes and containers, in main prep where flour and breading bins are stored, scattered on floor under wired racks throughout, in rear dishwashing area under equipment in corners and throughout storage space. Instructed to contact pest control for service before reinspection, remove droppings and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hair restraints worn during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment located throughout front and rear prep/storage area, including rolling carts containing bulk containers of flour and seasonings, hot hold units, rice cookers, stored kitchenware on prep tables, on interior and exterior surfaces of cooling units and unused equipment. Instructed 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 dirty plumbing fixtures located in employee toilet room.must maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excessive amounts of grease, dried food debris. Instructed to detail cleaning under prep stations, storage shelving and along the wall base throughout premise and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove dust and dirt buildup on vents and ventilation hood equipment located in prep area.instructed to 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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site with valid original certificate while preparing and serving fish, steak, rice, potatoes) during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one cfm while open and operatring. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers to obtain allergen training certifications as required.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage container not label with the product name in the rear. Must label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees (cooks) without proper hair restraints as required. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the prep cooler, defrost and clean the interior of the walk in freezer, interior shelving of the walk in cooler. Also clean and replace trays in the prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixture, floors and walls in the washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean wall, and ceiling tile replace if damaged, air vent and ceiling tiles around them need cleaning to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning under prep stations, storage shelving and along the wall base through out.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 11, 2022 Closed

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the 3 comp sink sprayer. Noted hands sinks with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. May 3, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label bulk storage container with the name of the product.

     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: Observed 30 mice droppings scatterd on the floor behind cooking equipment next to the hand sink, noted 40 mice droppings scatterd on the floor in the rear storage area. Must remove and detail clean affected areas. Must call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes laying on shelves,counter top and prep stations.instructed manager to properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the following areas to remove spills,debris and/or grease: interior of prep cooler,shelving inside walk in cooler & freezer, prep table, all dry storage shelving, counter tops and exterior of all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the 3 comp sink sprayer. Noted hands sinks with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom fixtures and floor dirty. Must detail clean 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: Observed premises in poor repair noted holes and opening into the walls, ceiling and floors. Instructed to seal all opening to prevent futher entry points for pests. Replace damaged ceiling tiles were needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers through out very dirty with dust, debris and/or grease. Must detail clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out especially where droppings were found. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler and freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filter above the cooking equipment to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jun 8, 2021 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge and all food handlers that hair restaints must be worn at all times while handling food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

8. Mar 9, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The vents in the ventilation system above the fryers and grill need detail cleaning; clean vents.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Mar 2, 2021 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from february 23, 2021 as required; must correct. Priority violation 7-42-090. No citation issued. #41 found wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. #49 the interior of the deep fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. The interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt, the storage racks prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. #55 clean dust build up from fans in walk-in cooler. #55 clean floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, in all corners, under all cooler/cooking equipment, sinks and storage racks. Removing pooling water by rear door keeping floor dry at all times. Clean the walls around sinks, cooking equipment, vents and ceiling tiles through out to remove the dirt, food and dust build up.…

     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 rodent activity on premises. Found 80 or more mouse droppings on the floor of the utility room by the hot water tank and along the wall base. Instructed to clean and remove droppings and to have the pest control company service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The vents in the ventilation system above the fryers and grill need detail cleaning; clean vents.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Feb 23, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the ventilation system above the fryers and grill need detail cleaning; clean vents.

      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 violations not corrected from august 5, 2020 as required; must correct. #37 large bulk ingredient containers in the food prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.found wiping cloths not properly stored. #41 instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. #49 the interior of the deep fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. The interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt, the storage racks prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. #55 clean dust build up from fans in walk-in cooler. #55 clean floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, in all corners, under all cooler/cooking equipment, sinks and storage racks. Removing pooling water by rear door keeping floor dry at all times. Clean the walls around sinks, cooking equipment, vents and ceiling tiles through out to…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Aug 13, 2020 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs and ready to eat foods stored inside the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly date/label items held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers in the food prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      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: Rear exit door with a 2" gap underneath it. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door. Must be tight fitted underneath. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. The interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt, the storage racks prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

      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 trash receptacle in the toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from fans in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items from the rear room by the exit door, at top of walk-in cooler and in office area. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, in all corners, under all cooler/cooking equipment, sinks and storage racks. Removing pooling water by rear door keeping floor dry at all times. Clean the walls around sinks, cooking equipment, vents and ceiling tiles through out to remove the dirt, food and dust build up.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use, sitting in dirty water in the bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front and rear. Instructed to replace and maintain. Also, must provide missing wall base in the front/rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must take the online course and provide proof the requirement was met.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Aug 5, 2020 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cook handling ready to eat and raw foods all while wearing the same gloves. Instructed to change gloves and properly wash hands when multi-tasking. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs and ready to eat foods stored inside the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly date/label items held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers in the food prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      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: Rear exit door with a 2" gap underneath it. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door. Must be tight fitted underneath. Maintain same

      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: FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 20 LARGE LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler wearing unclean clothing. Instructed to wear and maintain clean apparel.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: Found the lower prep tables in the front and food prep area with foil and worn contact paper. Instructed to remove items and keep surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 interior of the deep fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. The interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt, the storage racks prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

      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 trash receptacle in the toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from fans in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items from the rear room by the exit door, at top of walk-in cooler and in office area. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, in all corners, under all cooler/cooking equipment, sinks and storage racks. Removing pooling water by rear door keeping floor dry at all times. Clean the walls around sinks, cooking equipment, vents and ceiling tiles through out to remove the dirt, food and dust build up.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use, sitting in dirty water in the bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front and rear. Instructed to replace and maintain. Also, must provide missing wall base in the front/rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Found the cook not wearing a mask while on the premises. Instructed to always wear a mask while on the premises.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Instructed to have a valid certificate and the certificate holder on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. 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: All food handlers must take the online course and provide proof the requirement was met.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT DATED 06/8/2020 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

13. Jun 8, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The pic does not have a city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER. THE REAR HAD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs and ready to eat foods stored inside the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly date/label items held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers in the food prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      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: Rear exit door with a 2" gap underneath it. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door. Must be tight fitted underneath. Maintain same

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler wearing unclean clothing. Instructed to wear and maintain clean apparel.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: Found the lower prep tables in the front and food prep area with foil and worn contact paper. Instructed to remove items and keep surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 interior of the deep fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. The interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt, the storage racks prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

      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 trash receptacle in the toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid. Maintain same

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from fans in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. - Repeat

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front and rear. Instructed to replace and maintain. Also, must provide missing wall base in the front/rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Instructed to have a valid certificate and the certificate holder on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no 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: All food handlers must take the online course and provide proof the requirement was met.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

14. May 27, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: The pic does not have a city of chicago certified food manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not washing his hands after multi-tasking, touching cellular phone, etc. And before putting on gloves. Instructed to properly wash hands with soap and warm water in between tasks and before putting on new gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ADEQUATELY STOCKED WITH SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO 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: FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER. THE REAR HAD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods stored in the front reach in and rear walk in cooler at improper temperatures. Food items include fish, chicken, shrimp, coleslaw, beef patties, cheese and cut tomatoes and the temperatures ranged from 44.2f-56.6f. Manager denatured and discarded of approx. 240lbs of product valued at approx. $700. Instructed to store all tcs foods at 41f or lower at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005 no 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: Found tcs and ready to eat foods stored inside the walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to properly date/label items 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 temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Found the front prep and rear walk in coolers not able to maintain the required temperature. Front cooler ambient was 45.1f and the walk in cooler ambient was 55.5f. Instructed to keep all cold holding units at the required temperature of 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Found approx. 20lbs of chicken sitting in a pan of cloudy water inside the 3-comp. Sink not properly thawed. Instructed to properly thaw tcs foods under cool running water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed to obtain a metal stem thermometer and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers in the food prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      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: Rear exit door with a 2" gap underneath it. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door. Must be tight fitted underneath. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler wearing unclean clothing. Instructed to wear and maintain clean apparel.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in 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: Found the lower prep tables in the front and food prep area with foil and worn contact paper. Instructed to remove items and keep surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 interior of the deep fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. The interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers with dirt, the storage racks prep tables with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

      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 trash receptacle in the toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from fans in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items from the rear room by the exit door, at top of walk-in cooler and in office area. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, in all corners, under all cooler/cooking equipment, sinks and storage racks. Removing pooling water by rear door keeping floor dry at all times. Clean the walls around sinks, cooking equipment, vents and ceiling tiles through out to remove the dirt, food and dust build up.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops are not properly stored when not in use, sitting in dirty water in the bucket. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front and rear. Instructed to replace and maintain. Also, must provide missing wall base in the front/rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Instructed to have a valid certificate and the certificate holder on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no 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: All food handlers must take the online course and provide proof the requirement was met.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

15. Jun 26, 2019 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 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: No procedures in place for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk containers with name of food ingredient.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from fans in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in walk-in cooler/freezer, removing pooling water and keeping floor dry at all times. Clean floors along wallbase and at corners throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items at top of walk-in cooler and in office area. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield at bulb in walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training