Filonek's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 7, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt/slime build up inside ice machine upper portion dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice inside ice machine voluntarily discarded.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food build on table top under slicer. Must clean table top and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Jan 9, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

3. May 20, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical7 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 on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No visible thermometer in all coolers. Instructed to provide and must be visible.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must properly label all dry bulk food containers with common name.

     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: Right side front door with 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to repair, make tight fitting door,rodent.insects proofed door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on the faucet of the mop sink and on the ice maker. Instructed to install to be able to locate,serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lid/cover on the waste receptacles inside women's washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor inside the walk in cooler underneath the wooden pallets with food debris and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Filters on the hood above the grill with grease accumulated. Must clean and maintain. Ventilation above the deep fryer not working. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Aug 11, 2017 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area shall be replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

5. Mar 28, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving in reach in cooler in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors that had broken/damaged floor tiles in rear prep area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.

6. Dec 12, 2016 Conditional

   Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep cooler (air temperature of 39.9f). Noted internal temperature of hamburger at 50.2f, hummus at 48.9f., cheese at 48.9f. Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40 or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Management discarded the said food products. Total value $20.00, total weight 5 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg hamburger, polish dog, italian beef, chicken sandwich etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must e present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

     Inspector’s note: Found no summary report posted on premises. Instructed manager, an inspection summary report must be posted visible and displayed to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls with dried food debris and grease accumulation and in all corners in front and in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside walk-in cooler.--------must clean and maintain kitchen hood filters with grease and dust accumulation in rear prep area

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded inside walk-in cooler or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside prep cooler in front prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored inside electrical/boiler room closet and on top of walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in rear prep area and on top of ice in front prep area. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee food handler training certificates on premises. Instructed to provide (information given).

7. Nov 3, 2016 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep cooler (air temperature of 39.9f). Noted internal temperature of hamburger at 50.2f, hummus at 48.9f., cheese at 48.9f. Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40 or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Management discarded the said food products. Total value $20.00, total weight 5 lbs. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (eg hamburger, polish dog, italian beef, chicken sandwich etc.) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must e present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

     Inspector’s note: Found no summary report posted on premises. Instructed manager, an inspection summary report must be posted visible and displayed to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: - instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls with dried food debris and grease accumulation and in all corners in front and in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust build-up inside walk-in cooler.--------must clean and maintain kitchen hood filters with grease and dust accumulation in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded inside walk-in cooler or provide shatter proofed light bulb.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside prep cooler in front prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored inside electrical/boiler room closet and on top of walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in rear prep area and on top of ice in front prep area. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee food handler training certificates on premises. Instructed to provide (information given).

8. Mar 28, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize under the grill station to remove excessive grease build-up.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize the interior panel of the ice machine to remove slight grayish build-up.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove off premises gas b-b-q grill which is unplugged in the rear kitchen area. Declutter above mentioned area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Food prep staff must always wear hair restraints while in food prep areas.

9. Sep 5, 2013 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served (hamburgers). Instructed to always have a food service manager on duty at all times. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and freezers not labeled with date and name of products. Instructed to properly label all food items during storage.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean inside upright freezer and soda gun holders at the front bar and maintain free of dirt and soda spills.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base especially inside closet with heating unit and repair or replace broken tile on floor by the kitchen stove at rear.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace cracked tiles on wall leading to the rear food prep area.

10. Feb 4, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Aug 20, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen that had peeling paint, exposed wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build by bar/prep area, needs detailed cleaning.

12. Aug 26, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving, cooler drawers not clean need cleaning, rear storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage areas, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under front counter need cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Rear reach in cooler missing thermometer, must provide thermometer to reach in cooler in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.

13. Feb 1, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date , and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact6 surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar areas not clean need detailed cleaning()corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling in kitchen areas need cleaning, exposed wallboard, walls shall be repair.Walls that had exposed insulation shall be repair in rear kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shield missing in rear kitchen area, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

14. Jul 21, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener, cooking equipment, exterior of all surfaces, coolers and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in rear, corners, behind equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers visible inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to elevate all supplies 6 inches off floor and away from wall.