Pass

Spoko/Ella's BBQ

723 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 26, 2026

Spoko/Ella's BBQ was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 26, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn/worn gasket on door of walk-in cooler in the rear prep area across from 3-comp sink. Instructed manager to service worn gaskets and repair/replace.

    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 two wooden panel walls surrounding the front bar area at entrance to be unfinished and not painted. Instructed manager to finish walls in bar area and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed one light not present and not working in the exhaust hood in the main prep area. Instructed manager to service and maintain not functional light in good repair.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at rear prep area handwashing sink temperature at 135.2f at the time of inspection due to the cold water mixture/handle not working. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f-120f at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 c citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/worn gasket on door of walk-in cooler in the rear prep area across from 3-comp sink. Instructed manager to service worn gaskets and repair/replace.

      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 two wooden panel walls surrounding the front bar area at entrance to be unfinished and not painted. Instructed manager to finish walls in bar area and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one light not present and not working in the exhaust hood in the main prep area. Instructed manager to service and maintain not functional light in good repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--observed heavily rusted shelves in the walk in cooler on the east side and observed heavily rusted prep tables on the west wall in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean or replace all rusted equipment and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed torn/missing gasket on the right hand door of two door cooler in the main prep line next to ovens. Instructed manager to service torn gaskets and repair/replace.

      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: 6-201.11-- observed two wooden panel walls surrounding the front bar area at entrance to be unfinished and not painted. Observed wall pannels and pieces of wood in the rear prep area in the corner across from the exhaust hood. Instructed manager to finish walls in prep areas and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11-observed hole in damaged wall behind 1 compartment spray sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to service wall and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.18--observed gaps present around vents in customer bathroom, exposing wall cavity behind. Instructed to seal around both vents and provide enclosed wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--observed heavy clutter, items stored on top of each other in the storage closet located in the employee bathroom. Instructed manager to organize and remove all unnecessary items to operation of facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11--observed one light not present and not working in the exhaust hood in the main prep area. Instructed manager to service and maintain not functional light in good repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT HAND SINKS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK WITH APPROPRIATELY PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT BAR/FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE CONVIENIENTLY LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE, AND TO BE USED SOLEY FOR HAND WASHING. 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 sign available at the customer bathroom hand sink at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a hand washing sign instructing employees to wash hands.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavily rusted shelves in the walk in cooler on the east side and observed heavily rusted prep tables on the west wall in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean or replace all rusted equipment and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/missing gasket on the right hand door of two door cooler in the main prep line next to ovens. Instructed manager to service torn gaskets and repair/replace.

      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 gaps present around vents in customer bathroom, exposing wall cavity behind. Instructed to seal around both vents and provide enclosed wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy clutter, items stored on top of each other in the storage closet located in the employee bathroom. Instructed manager to organize and remove all unnecessary items to operation of facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two wooden panel walls surrounding the front bar area at entrance to be unfinished and not painted. Observed wall pannels and pieces of wood in the rear prep area in the corner across from the exhaust hood. Instructed manager to finish walls in prep areas and provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in damaged wall behind 1 compartment spray sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to service wall and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one light not present and not working in the exhaust hood in the main prep area. Instructed manager to service and maintain not functional light in good repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and dust build up on the exhaust hood filters in the main preparation area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain free of excessive grease and dust build up.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler certificates for one food handling employee at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all employees complete food handler training and maintain, and all new employees complete within 30 days of hire.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14/ observed no hand washing sign posted near hand washing sink in the unisex customers washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11/observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear effective hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and sereved.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-901.12/observed wiping cloths stored on top of food prepartion teables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution 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: 4-201.11/observed rusty bottom of food preparation tables located in rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace.

      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: 6-501.11/observed openings into wall behind 3-compartment. Must seal and repair openings. Must maintain facility in a good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17/ must replace burn out light bulb in rear food preparation area above food storage shelving.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17/observed excessive dust build up on the unisex customers washroom. Must clean and maintain. Observed dust build-up on ventilation vents in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11/ observed inadequate lighting in the unisex customer's washroom. Must provide asequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14/observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filter above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign posted near hand washing sink in the unisex customers washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees preparing and serving food without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear effective hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and sereved.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of food prepartion teables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution 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: Observed rusty bottom of food preparation tables located in rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting equipment requirements. Three compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area in disrepair not draining properly (slow draining) observed standing water dirt water released from one compartment sink backup inside another compartment (basin) when released inside sink. Informed manager to of rrequirements and must repair sink and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken toilet cover in the unisex customers washroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device at the employees washroom door and 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 excessive dust build up on the unisex customers washroom. Must clean and maintain. Observed dust build-up on ventilation vents in kitchen food preparation area. Must 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 openings into wall behind 3-compartment. Must seal and repair openings. Must maintain facility in a good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burn out light bulb in rear food preparation area above food storage shelving.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filter above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the unisex customer's washroom. Must provide asequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handlers training certificates for all required employees. Mut obtain food handlers training certificates and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training certificate are required for all employees that have city of chicago food service sanitation class. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items in all closets (washroom & hvac) and under metal rack storage shelving throughout must be elevated from the floors.

      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: 4-501.11--- torn rubber door gaskets on the cooks line two door cooler. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- must not use paper towels as liners inside coolers. 4-602.13--- metal rack cart in rear storage area with excessive grease an accumulated food debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(b)--- excessive ice build up on the door entrance of the walk-in freezer.----excessive rust and encrusted food debris on the table top can opener. Must remove all and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- noted a raw brick wall behind the customer toilet and washbowl. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable. No open cracks, crevices, openings or holes.----noted holes in wall at the one compartment prep sink.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the one compartment prep sink, around the wall mounted fry slicer and at the three compartment sink. Must replace/repair all, remove all black substance.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-201.17--- excessive dust on vent cover in the employees washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior upper water reservoir of the ice machine where ice for consumption is being made noted with black and brown slime substance dripping down into the ice. Instructed to remove all slime, sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers in food preparation areas must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored items in all closets (washroom & hvac) and under metal rack storage shelving throughout must be elevated from the floors.

      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: Torn rubber door gaskets on the cooks line two door cooler. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as a means or repair or cover for the box ice cream freezer.----must not use cardboard and tape as a shield for to go container shelving.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving. All shelving must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up on the door entrance of the walk-in freezer.----dust build-up on the fans in the walk-in cooler.----excessive rust and encrusted food debris on the table top can opener. Must remove all and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Metal rack cart in rear storage area with excessive grease an accumulated food debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use paper towels as liners inside coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Water leaking from opening in the floor drain guard under the one compartment prep sink and pooling on the kitchen floor. Must repair and maintain dry floors.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive dust on vent cover in the employees washroom. Must 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: Unused grill, pots, pans must be removed from the under the rear outdoor stairwell to prevent rodent harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a raw brick wall behind the customer toilet and washbowl. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable. No open cracks, crevices, openings or holes.----noted holes in wall at the one compartment prep sink.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the one compartment prep sink, around the wall mounted fry slicer and at the three compartment sink. Must replace/repair all, remove all black substance.

      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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Such a person must be on site at all times when such foods are prepared/served. 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: No proof of food handler training for all employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels located at the prep area hand washing sink. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) 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: Noted approximately 100 lbs cooked and prepared tcs foods such as cooked beef, cooked chicken from the previous day not date labeled with any expiration or preparation dates. Other foods such as cooked greens without expiration/use by dates. Instructed all prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours must be properly date labeled with and expiration date no longer than 7 days. Foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers in food preparation areas must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use bowls as food scoops. Must use handled utensils.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored items in all closets (washroom & hvac) and under metal rack storage shelving throughout must be elevated from the floors.

      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: Must not use plastic milk or soda crates as a means of elevation inside the walk-in freezer. Floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use paper towels as liners inside coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Metal rack cart in rear storage area with excessive grease an accumulated food debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unused grill, pots, pans must be removed from the under the rear outdoor stairwell to prevent rodent harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a raw brick wall behind the customer toilet and washbowl. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable. No open cracks, crevices, openings or holes.----must not use cardboard as matting for floors.----wall vent above the three compartment sink with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.----noted holes in wall at the one compartment prep sink.----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the one compartment prep sink and around the wall mounted fry slicer. Must replace/repair all, remove all black substance.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility service sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food prep/contact areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for all employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at dishwasher handwash sinks. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwash sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c)

      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: Noted no paper towels at handwash sink at the dishwashing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all handwash sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c) consolidated with the above citation.

      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: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk-in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled (assorted food items inside service cooler sauces ad buckets on sauces inside walk-in cooler dated 11/8 and no used by date). Instructed to properly label all ready-to-eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). Citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers, eggs) with no consumer advisory, disclosure, or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation was issued today.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted knives stored between prep tables at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and store all knives in a knife rack or clean storage rack

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build-up inside the chest freezer at the front area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer . Priority foundation. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted used large pots on-site on top of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to 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: Noted employee washroom on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls behind prep sink with black stains and holes.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No paper towel provided at handwashing sink in dishroom. Instructed to provide. Manager provide paper towels priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c)

      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: No soap provide at handwashing sink in dishroom. Upon my request manager provided soap. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food wasn’t reheated properly for hot holding.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked brisket being reheated in a hot holding unit. Food was stored on top lid of another food(pulled pork). Manager stated that is the procedure of reheating food. Instructed to reheat food on stove top to 165f prior to store food at hot hold unit. Hot hold unit is to hold food at 135f and above not to reheat food. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 19)

      Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found cooked brisket inside the hot hold unit at temp of 51f to 57.sf.hot food must maintain temp of 135f and above. Food discarded and denatured. Pounds 2,value $7. Priority violation: 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken and briskets stored inside the walk-in cooler, without discarding date. All prepared ready to eat tcs foods held longer than 24 hours must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,hamburgers, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to 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: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on walk in cooler. Instructed facility to repair/replace torn gaskets. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No shelves provided inside the walk-in freezer,instructed to provide said shelves and elevate food 6" off the floor

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted used large pots on site on top the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils -

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease accumulation from stove, grill, slicer and fryer. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Rust on lid of exterior grease trap,surface not easily cleanable. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid is required at receptacles inside the washrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind the prep table by the meat slicer not easily cleanable,instructed to provide a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material. Remove black slime substance on wall around the three compartment sink. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on walk in cooler. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets. Also, replace broken lid on prep cooler behind from service counter. Instructed to 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: Must detail clean grease accumulation from stove, grill, slicer and fryer. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet on 3-comp sink, and repair loose faucet on exposed hand sink adjacent to 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOOR COVERINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings (holes) in ceilings and walls throughout premises, especially the prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. 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: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. 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: Must provide a disclosure and reminder statement on menus regarding raw or under cooked eggs for breakfast. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5 live roaches; wall & floor in furnace room, and in prep area. Instructed to remove roaches, clean amd sanitize the affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on walk in cooler. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets. Also, replace broken lid on prep cooler behind from service counter. Instructed to 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: Must detail clean grease accumulation from stove, grill, slicer and fryer. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet on 3-comp sink, and repair loose faucet on exposed hand sink adjacent to 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not maintained. Instructed that dumpster lids must be tight fitting. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) no 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: OBSERVED UNFINISHED FLOOR COVERINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal all openings in ceilings and walls throughout premises, especially the prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in hood, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease and dust from hood and filters, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen certificates are required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete the online training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.