Pass

Pittsfield Cafe

55 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 4, 2026

Pittsfield Cafe was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 16 violations.

Latest inspection

May 4, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

14 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(shakers, squeeze bottles,etc)

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution from cutting board when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

    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: 4-102.11: observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage in chest freezer must provide food grade bags.

    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 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on prep cooler #1 & 2 1st fl and walk in freezer.

    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: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

    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) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,STORAGE CABINETS,DISH RACKS,DEFROST CHEST FREEZER,DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 : must provide garbage cans with lids in women's staff toilet room and customers.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on walls in storage area to be good repair.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor in 1st fl. Prep area to be smooth and easily cleanable.must seal hole in lower wall in basement by pipes across from 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: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout 1st fl & basement prep and dish washing areas,walk in freezer and cooler.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean food debris build up from walls throughout prep & dish washing areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment & hot water tank area,cracked light shield in basement prep area.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean grease and build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed missing food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical21 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practicies by dish washer placing dirty dishes into dish rack and proceeded to handle clean utensils.instructed manager to have employee to wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact by female food handler with ready to eat food such as toast she removed from toaster and placed on cutting board .product was discarded by manager. Instructed manager to provide (deli paper,utensils or gloves for ready to eat foods(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at both hand sinks in staff men's toilet room at 65.7f and staff women's toilet room 57.8f and hand sink in beverage station area at 56.9f.must repair and maintain.must have hot running water at 100.0f.(priority 7-38-030(c)(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: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods in 2- door prep cooler such as 1.5lbs. Cooked meatloaf-55.6f.0.5lbs. Chicken-54.7f.1.5lbs. Kale-54.1f-57.6f.2.5lbs. Sour cream-56.5f.5lbs. -waffle batter-55.0f.9lbs. -yogurt-59.9f.2.5lbs. Salmon-54.0f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 21.5lbs. $80.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory on menu with reminder (asterisking) of consuming raw or undercooked foods on menu.must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2- door #1 prep cooler at 57.0f with tcs foods stored inside. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for condiment cooler in beverage area must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(shakers, squeeze bottles,etc)

      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 evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor under dry food storage shelves,in corner of pipes of motor,behind ice machine ,stove,ovens and prep tables.live roaches in a bucket in hot water tank area and dead roaches on floor in basement prep area.must remove droppings and dead roaches clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/24/26.(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: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in 1st fl. Dish washing area next to mopsink and in basement prep /dish washing area next to 3- compartment sink to prevent cross contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution from cutting board when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no gloves used for ready to eat foods by food handler(cos)

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage in chest freezer must provide food grade bags.

      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 remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

      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 repair or replace worn door gaskets on prep cooler #1 & 2 1st fl and walk in freezer.must provide sink stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

      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 3- compartment sink backing up with food debris into far left & right sink basins and slow draining must repair and maintain to be in good repair.(priority foundation 7-38-025)(citation issued)instructed to use dish machine to wash,rinse and sanitize dishes until repaired and cleaned.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior and exterior of fryer cabinets, prep coolers,grill tables, prep tables,storage cabinets,ice machine,dish racks,defrost chest freezer,delime dish machine.

      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 provide garbage cans with lids in women's staff toilet room and customers.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on walls in basement prep and dish washing areas to be 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 grout floor in 1st fl. Prep area to be smooth and easily cleanable.must seal hole in lower wall in basement by pipes across from 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: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout 1st fl & basement prep and dish washing areas,walk in freezer and cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize massive clutter and debris from floor in lower level hot water tank area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from walls throughout prep & dish washing areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment & hot water tank area,cracked light shield in basement prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      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 handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing food allergen training for food managers must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signage for handsink next to grill area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food residue and soil accumulation on the shelving in the basement walk-in cooler. Must detail 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: Observed wet mops stored in the prep area and in the hallway leading to basement. Must hang wet mops to allow to dry when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter and debris on the wall behind prep coolers in the cooks area. Must detail clean walls behind prep coolers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometers for reach-in coolers at the cook line. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guards on handwashing sink located at the cook line next to flat top grill. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and cooking equipment from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelving in the dairy cooler and walk-in cooler in the basement, and aluminum foil being used as shelf liner above cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to repaint or replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler and remove the foil from shelving above cooking equipment so that surface is smooth, even, 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: Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the basement walk-in cooler, and spilled food derbis at the bottom of reach-in omelette prep cooler and in between gaskets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on all cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Priority foundation violation from report #2590121 dated 2/27/24 not corrected: violation #10- "no handsink provided at front coffee/bar station. Instructed to install." priority violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometers for reach-in coolers at the cook line. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guards on handwashing sink located at the cook line next to flat top grill. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and cooking equipment from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelving in the dairy cooler and walk-in cooler in the basement, and aluminum foil being used as shelf liner above cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to repaint or replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler and remove the foil from shelving above cooking equipment so that surface is smooth, even, 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: Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the basement walk-in cooler, and spilled food derbis at the bottom of reach-in omelette prep cooler and in between gaskets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on all cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometers for reach-in coolers at the cook line. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guards on handwashing sink located at the cook line next to flat top grill. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and cooking equipment from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelving in the dairy cooler and walk-in cooler in the basement, and aluminum foil being used as shelf liner above cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to repaint or replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler and remove the foil from shelving above cooking equipment so that surface is smooth, even, 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: Observed excessive grease accumulation on all cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the basement walk-in cooler, and spilled food derbis at the bottom of reach-in omelette prep cooler and in between gaskets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2579059 dated 7/26/2023 not corrected: violation #10 (5-202.12 (b-d)) "no handsink provided at front coffee/bar station. Instructed to install." must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler handling ( bread, cheese, sausage...) with bare hands, using a heavily soiled cloth towel on his waist to wipe his hands. Instructed manager to have food handlers not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand wash soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. 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 hand wash sink provided at front coffee/ bar station, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in poor repair at dish machine room, broken tiles and peeling paint, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperature requirement stored in front prep cooler. Found internal temperature of the following food products. Sliced turkey at 52.5f, raw eegs at 46.2f, 55.4f and turkey salad at 54.8f instructed all tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured foods during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer in basment's walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the handwashing sink in rear and other surface areas throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in freezer in basement in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean to remove food spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris behind dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in cooler located in basement. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in basment's walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Utensils and plates not air dried properly, no cloth towels allowed to dry plates.

      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: Card board is used to cover food shelves in basement's walk-in cooler, instructed not to use card board. Only non-absorbant easy to clean surfaces allowed

      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: Leaky pipe under basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint noted at basement's vent hood, instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a)found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing sink water temperature ranging from 75 f - 80 f. Must provide hot water temperatures of 100f at all times. Priority 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: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink ins located in womens and mens washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing sink water temperature at 87.9f. Must provide hot water temperatures of 100f at all times. Priority 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: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink ins located in womens and mens washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing sink water temperature at 87.9f. Must provide hot water temperatures of 100f at all times. Priority 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: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink ins located in womens and mens washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine inadequately sanitizing utensils at 0 ppm at time of inspection. A chlorine solution must maintain a concentration of 25 - 100 ppm. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the low temperature dish machine is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a sanitizing solution of 25 - 100 ppm. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards throughout facility ( all cutting boards) stained with deep grooves. Instructed manger to resurface, clean sanitize and maintain or replace said cutting boards.

      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: Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training documentation on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no supplies nor procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide supplies and procedures for clean up policy to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods stored in coolers not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed menu without a reminder (asterisk) and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go food items on display (cakes and pastries) not properly labeled. Facility's packaged food items currently have identity, ingredients, list major allergens and business name. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items to also include net weight and business address. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the counter of coffee self service area and other surface areas throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. Must maintain at all times.

      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: Observed raw wood ceiling fixture above basement prep area table. Instructed to either seal or paint to 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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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 door gasket inside of the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to 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: Noted the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean to remove food spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink located next to 1-compartment sink in dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles in the food prep/storage areas damaged with holes. Must repair and provide ceiling tiles that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Must replace stained ceiling tiles in dish and prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #2116389 dated on 11/29/2017 for viol # 30 ( observed potentially hazardous foods out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date. Observed desserts for sale at the front customer service area without labels containing business name, address and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labels for potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and add business name, address and ingredients to desserts for sale at the front customer service area and maintain. Viol # 32 (observed peeling paint on dry storage shelves located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.) instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Standing water around floor drain near 3-comp sink in basement, instructed to repair floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty and moldy interior walls in basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to remove mold and seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield for light fixture above prep table in basement.

  16. 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: Observed potentially hazardous foods out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date. Observed desserts for sale at the front customer service area without labels containing business name, address and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labels for potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and add business name, address and ingredients to desserts for sale at the front customer service area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls stored inside of the dry storage (sugar) bin. Instructed to not store scooping bowls inside of dry storage bins and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on dry storage shelves located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor needs to be re-grout located by the cooking equipment of the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to make all floor surfaces smooth and re-grout floors by the cooking equipment at the 1st floor food prep area and maintained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

  17. 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: Observed ice for drinks stored inside of buckets. Instructed to store ice in an ice bin that has a drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of shelled eggs on the floor of the walk in cooler and accumulated debris on the floor under equipment on the 1st floor in the prep area. Instructed to store all food 6 inches above the floor to properly clean the floor and to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the large 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking and the small 3 compartment sink faucet neck unable to reach all compartments. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing and provide a faucet neck extension to reach all basins.

  18. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk 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: Walk in cooler shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Rear storage shelving not clean, 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment 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: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above dish machine in prep area, shall be provided.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hyigenic practices of food handlers,waitress handling foods not washing hands prior to handling foods,( handling and butter breads from toaster) for customers food orders. Also observed cook in basement prep area washing hands with one glove on that was being washed instead of taking glove off.employee went to prep area to start preparing food. Instructed employee to remove glove and re-wash hands,cdi.instructed that food handlers must wash hands prior to handling foods-cdi.critical violation issued -7-38-010 a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lables for package homemade rice pudding on shelf for sale and 4-bulk dry storage containers,flour,etc.must install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed (2) 3-comp sink in basement prep area .no exposed hand sink in prep area,(1) of the 3- comp sink being used for hand washing. Which is not allowed with soap and towel device.must install exposed hand washing sink. Also peeling paint on dry storage wood shelving unit in basement.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive peeling paint on ceilings above prep food area in basement.must repair.also lightshields cover cracked on lights in basement.must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at head at 3- comp sink leaky.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph new food handler certificates for 4 foodhandler on duty.must provide at next routine inspection.

  20. 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: Interior walls and ceiling of walk-in cooler are rusty, instructed to remove rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE FACING NORTH IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND CHAULKY DRY WAll, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dim lights in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide adeqaute lighting.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves and insulation pipe lines for walk-in cooler not clean, dirt and mold like substance found, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paine and damaged sections for basement kitchen walls and ceiling, instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield at 1st floor kitchen ceiling light fixture, instructed to install also additional lighting is needed in basement walk-in cooler.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide in plain view for customers a consumer warning advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the mop sink and in the main kitchen area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide better lighting in the walk-in cooler towards the back of the cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store wash cloths in sanitizing solution until used at all times.

  23. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AT 55.8F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLES STORAGE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 4LBS OF HALF COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.4F, DELI MEAT AT 53.7F AND 3LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 78.4F, ALL WERE STORED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.00.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET WITH BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE, WATER IS TURNED OFF AT BOTTOM VALVE. ONLY COLD WATER IS USED TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER PREP COUNTER AND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASY FLOORS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILING.

  25. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING LINE AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, ALSO GREASY WALLS NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, DAMAGED WALL SECTION NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Refer to previous report for description.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation duct above coffee station with heavy dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND PIECES OF WOOD USED TO PATCH HOLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. FRONT DISPLAY COOLER LIGHT MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.