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CITYGROUNDS INC

507 W DICKENS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CITYGROUNDS INC has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 26, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 14, 2021, found no infractions.

3 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 18, 2019. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, (11/4/2019). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, (AVOCADO) PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED UNCOVERED PASTRIES BEING STORED/DISPLAYED ON THE FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PASTRIES AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRI ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1DOOR MILK COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • EMPLOYEE MST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, EGGS ,ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST TRUE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUE FREEZER AND COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN EXTERIOR STAINS FROM ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR PEELING CEILING PAINT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY FOR SALE.OBSERVED A PLATE OF 11- ASSORTED PASTRIES NOT COVERED ON FRONT COUNTER WITH APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON PASTRIES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COVER AND PROTECT FOOD DURING DISPLAY.APPX. 3LBS.$44 (SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3- LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND UPPER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,1ST & 2ND FL.DINING AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AND AROUND GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/7/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931942 6/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.#34-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT MOPSINK CLOSET.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,UPPER ARCH IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT DOOR,OPENINGS AROUND WALL OUTLET UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE A CCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN CEILING IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILETROOM.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD ON DOOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD & DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH UPPER WINDOW TRIM IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON 2ND FL. DINING AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF BOXES,CHEMICALS ON LEDGE IN CORNER OF BASEMENT
  7. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 11/23/15.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.MUST POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA BEHIND UNUSED PREP COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND CHAIRS NEAR FRONT DOOR,UPPER ARCH AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,OPENING AROUND WALLOUT LET UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN CEILING IN 1ST. FL. PREP AREA NEAR VENTILATION UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED GLASS CLEANER IMPROPERLY BEING USED FOR SANITIZATION. MANAGER WAS TOLD THAT GLASS CLEANER WAS UNACCEPTABLE AND PURCHASED A GALLON OF BLEACH DURING INSPECTION. BLEACH MUST BE USED AT 50 -100 PPM OF CHLORINE TO SANITIZE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SLICER, AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING STORED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CELAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 07/26/12 REPORT# 1234329 NOT CORRECTED. (37)MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT.TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
  12. License

    0 infractions

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