Windy City Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 8, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Brooms and dust pans stored next to clean utensils shelves, instructed to keep away to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No sanitizer solution test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler. Instructed to increase light intensity.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Non-functioning mechanical vent in women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jun 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a dead mouse on the floor of the large basement storage area on the west side of the basement. Management instructed to remove all dead rodents.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the deep fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease and dust buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jun 4, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2595258 on 5/28/24 not corrected: 38 - observed the pest control log book not maintained. No current pest inspection reports from the past year were provided in the pest control log book. Management instructed to maintain the pest control log book with at least 2 pest inspection reports from the past year. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a dead mouse on the floor of the large basement storage area on the west side of the basement. Management instructed to remove all dead rodents.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the deep fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease and dust buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 28, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. No current pest inspection reports from the past year were provided in the pest control log book. Management instructed to maintain the pest control log book with at least 2 pest inspection reports from the past year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryer and basement 1-door bread cooler at the bottom shelf.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and dust buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (soup at 165f) were prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jan 19, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in middle cooler at front prep/bar area. Instructed to 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: Found bulk items not labeled (flour, sugar etc.). Instructed to label food when outside original container, maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found stock stored on floor in storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor, maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found small bowl used as scoop inside bin of raisins. Instructed to store properly, maintain.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found dishes not inverted in prep area. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. 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: Found accumulated food debris on floor next to grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Some employees missing food handler training. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Apr 8, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jul 19, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 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 on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation violation. 7.38.010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service managers without allergen certificate. Instructed manager to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Jul 12, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical1 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 on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation violation. 7.38.010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of pink unknown substance inside ice machine located on silver panel. Must remove ice. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain ice machiine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no discard date for ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food: cooked soup, sliced tomatoes, sliced corn beef. Instructed manager to provide discard date for all time/ temperature control for safety foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-39-005. 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 steak and eggs on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. May 6, 2020 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

10. Apr 15, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Apr 5, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general2 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 kit or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide kit 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

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine, substance likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to discard ice, and have machine serviced. Priority foundation 7-38- 005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD ON MENUS, (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients). -

      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 sanitizing water (bucket) between uses in rear prep area, to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of all reach in coolers and freezer throughout prep area and basement. 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 detached pipe underneath mopsink in rear. 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: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors under heavy equipment throughout front & rear prep areas . Instructed to maintain.

      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 manager onsite during the inspection, while tcs foods; eggs, pork, etc., are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manger onsite at all times when tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued,

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jun 11, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area, dishwashing area and in the basement to remove spill, debris and/or grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the exposed hand sink in the dish washing area not on long enough for proper hand washing. Must stay on for at least 15 seconds.

13. Sep 13, 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: Observed duct tape wrapped around the sprayer hose next to the low temperature dishmachine. Instructed to properly repair the sprayer hose and remove duct tape.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to defrost the reach-in freezer located in the basement to remove frost buildup and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the gaskets around the cold holding refrigeration unit to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

14. Aug 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No dump / prep sink installed at front liquor area were liquor will mixed(blood mary,mimosa) and served.install said sink under city plumbing code. No visible back flow preventer device provided at water line at coffee machine ,front prep area. Instructed to provide. Broken rubber gasket inside the pepsi refrigerator across cooking equipment instructed to replace. Splash guard is needed at front exposed hand sink.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Baseboard broken in dish room under the three compartment sink and low temp dish.grease along the wall / floor by the deep fryers,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: Instructed to fix the broken/damaged floor/floor tiles in front of the sinks and dish machine. Floor tiles broken and in need of regrouting, floor is buckling up and is not level. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken walls under the dish machine and three compartment sink,instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

15. Aug 11, 2016 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink in dish room was repaired with non-food grade material. The putty used from the tube has warning: "eye and skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed", also preacaution: use gloves when mixing or handling uncured products". Instructed to remove putty, weld the compartments of sink with a smooth application and non-rust material. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No dump / prep sink installed at front liquor area were liquor will mixed(blood mary,mimosa) and served.install said sink under city plumbing code. No visible back flow preventer device provided at water line at coffee machine ,front prep area. Instructed to provide. Broken rubber gasket inside the pepsi refrigerator across cooking equipment instructed to replace. Splash guard is needed at front exposed hand sink.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Baseboard broken in dish room under the three compartment sink and low temp dish.grease along the wall / floor by the deep fryers,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: Instructed to fix the broken/damaged floor/floor tiles in front of the sinks and dish machine. Floor tiles broken and in need of regrouting, floor is buckling up and is not level. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken walls under the dish machine and three compartment sink,instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet and underneath the wash compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

16. Aug 4, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Display prep cooler in the kitchen not maintaing adequate air temp.presently air temp of 58f.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Potentially hazardous food are stored inside the unit:eggs,tuna turkey etc.cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: peeled boiled eggs at temp of 5.9f; feta cheese at temp of 53.3f; streded cheese at temp of 50.2f to 60f; cooked sliced sausage at temp of 57.0f to 64.2f; tuna at temp of 47.6f; cooked chopped broccoli at temp of 50f; smoked salmon at temp of 45.8f; cooked vegetable at temp of 46,8f; corizo at temp of 52.8f; sliced turkey at temp of 47.6f; goat cheese at temp of 52.8f; blue cheese at temp of 53.2; diced ham at temp 57f..food mentioned was stored inside the display cooler.food discarded and denatured.pounds 59.3f; value 146 critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed dish washer with no gloves on handling clean cups/dishes etc after going in and out the area and touching the swing door,also observed the cooks with gloved hands grabbing ready to eat food(onions,cilantro,parsley etc) wiping their hands on blue linen. No hand washing, constantly after handling foods on their station wiping their hands on linens located on top the shoulder or at waist of their pants.also observed employee coming out the washroom and witout washing hands put on apron,handled clean pot and lids to store them,then grabbeded glasses and water botlle filled with water and put them on top the table for customers. Information given on hand washing procedure,water bottle and glassess removed from table. Manager corrected issued. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not maintained,water flows from wash compartment sink to middle compartment,instructed to weld compartment with a smooth application an non-rust material. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No dump / prep sink installed at front liquor area were liquor will mixed(blood mary,mimosa) and served.install said sink under city plumbing code. No visible back flow preventer device provided at water line at coffee machine ,front prep area. Instructed to provide. Broken rubber gasket inside the pepsi refrigerator across cooking equipment instructed to replace. Splash guard is needed at front exposed hand sink.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Baseboard broken in dish room under the three compartment sink and low temp dish.grease along the wall / floor by the deep fryers,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: Instructed to fix the broken/damaged floor/floor tiles in front of the sinks and dish machine. Floor tiles broken and in need of regrouting, floor is buckling up and is not level. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken walls under the dish machine and three compartment sink,instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet and underneath the wash compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

17. Jun 20, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the grease/food spills from inside of the ovens and clean the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and in the prep area. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the broken/damaged floor/floor tiles in front of the sinks and dish machine. Floor tiles broken and in need of regrouting, floor is buckling up and is not level. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet and underneath the wash compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

18. Jun 13, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1454113 dated 08/17/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: 32-all water bottles in need of replacing due to opening to small to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Must replace and maintain at all times. 34-floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove all spills. Floors in main prep line in need of cleaning to remove all food spills under and around cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times. 35-walls in front grill area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-2-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the grease/food spills from inside of the ovens and clean the storage racks inside the walk in cooler and in the prep area. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the broken/damaged floor/floor tiles in front of the sinks and dish machine. Floor tiles broken and in need of regrouting, floor is buckling up and is not level. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the base of the faucet and underneath the wash compartment on the 3-compartment sink. Maintain same.

19. Aug 17, 2015 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: All water bottles in need of replacing due to opening to small to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of cleaning to remove all spills. Floors in main prep line in need of clweaning to remove all food spills under and around cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in front grill area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

20. May 20, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert single service utensils to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in rear storage and basement areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utiltiy sink. Repair timers and faucet handles on exposed sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove scoops from bulk containers and provide long handle dispensing utensils.

21. May 12, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected per municipal code of chicago from report #1361351 on 9-20-14. 32-gaskets on prep cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks. 35-wall tile missing under exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert single service utensils to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in rear storage and basement areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of mixer, cooking equipment, and beverage machines.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grout loose floor tiles in dishwashing area. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing wall tiles under rear exposed sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove scoops from bulk containers and provide long handle dispensing utensils.

22. Sep 20, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets on prep cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Exposed handsink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior along side of cooking equipment, top interior of ice machine and can opener attached to prep table 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 corners of walk-in cooler and behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wall tile missing under exposed handsink in prep area. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.

23. Feb 10, 2011 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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA

    • 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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR AREA DOOR

    • 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. MUST REPLACE MOLDY CHALKING FROM WALL BY DISH MACHINE

24. Sep 10, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • 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 THE DEEP FRYER IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

    • 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.WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.