CHERUBS 1

2524 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. Canvass24 nov. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • Blender parts kept in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Live pottery plants stored in prep kitchen, instructed to keep away.
2. Canvass21 nov. 2024

   4 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, AND TABLES.MUST CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
3. Canvass11 oct. 2023

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PANINI PRESS.
4. Canvass10 nov. 2022

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, TOP OF PREP COOLER AND FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
5. Non-Inspection12 nov. 2021

   0 infraction

6. Canvass14 juill. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, PANINI PRESS, COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection21 oct. 2019

   5 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF CABINETS AND COOLERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS ,DOOR TRIMS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
8. Canvass11 oct. 2019

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN UPPER SHELVING UNITS BRACKETTS ABOVE 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,AROUND DOOR GASKETS OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WHITE CABINET.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/11/19 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF CABINETS AND COOLERS.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP AT POPCORN MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,POPCORN MACHINE,ALL CABINETS,DIPPING WELL,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS ,DOOR TRIMS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
9. Canvass20 août 2018

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-202.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (POPCORN MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE) FROM THE PREMISES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11 REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN THE PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-304.11 REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
10. Canvass14 févr. 2017

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
11. Canvass8 sept. 2016

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found several bulk (sugar) and prepped foods (chicken) without proper label. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all bulk item containers with name. Must maintain.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found broken gasket at sliding door cooler in rear of prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found heavily soiled cutting board along reach in cooler. Must resurface or replace.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Observed operator wearing open toed sandals in prep area. Instructed must wear closed toed shoes to be in compliance.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection8 sept. 2015

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
13. Canvass31 août 2015

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/29/14 REPORT#1497274. (33)INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS, THE DELI SLICER, THE PANINI PRESS, THE OVEN, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS AND TO MAINTAIN. 34 FOUND DIRT ON FLOORS THOUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE. 35 FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 40 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
14. Canvass29 sept. 2014

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS, THE DELI SLICER, THE PANINI PRESS, THE OVEN, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND DIRT ON FLOORS THOUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS REGULARLY AND TO MAINTAIN, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND OVEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ORGANIZE THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN SO ITEMS ARE STORED 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOORS.
15. Canvass14 juin 2013

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,SLICER,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF FLOOR VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
16. Canvass12 mars 2012

    6 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR , HAS HOLE ON SIDE, AND SMELLY WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR, UNABLE TO USE SINK CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR SURFACE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK
17. Canvass3 mars 2011

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.