Eurest Dining Services @ Safer Foundation

3210 W ARTHINGTON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. CanvassJun 9, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
2. CanvassJul 17, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
3. CanvassNov 5, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PASTA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICTAE HOLDER ON PREMISE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF GROUND BEEF THAWING ON SHEET PANS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER @70F OR BELOW.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3 DOOR FREEZER/COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 23, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS AGAINST EAST WALL TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassMar 21, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, BACON) WERE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN LOWER LEVEL UNISEX RESTROOM AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 85.1F-85.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON UPPER LEVEL) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS AGAINST EAST WALL TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassAug 18, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND CABINETS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
7. CanvassJan 7, 2021

   7 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (CHICKEN PATTIES,PASTA,MILK,DELI MEATS,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET AND STOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
8. CanvassJan 3, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW CAUSING THE WATER TO TEMPORARILY BACK UP INTO THE NEXT COMPARTMENT WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
9. CanvassMay 31, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
10. CanvassJun 26, 2018

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE UPPER WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER WALLS AND CEILING WITH FRP OR OTHER CLEANABLE SURFACE.
11. CanvassMay 3, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
12. CanvassMay 17, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNRS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE STORAGE ROOM
13. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 21, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
14. CanvassMay 14, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 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 RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOW USED AS A DRY STORAGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 181.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 22, 2014

    0 infractions

16. CanvassJan 15, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE DEAD COOLERS WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL INSIDE THE COOLERS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND AT THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONE AT THE FAUCET AND THE OTHER AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 5, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL THE OVENS.
18. CanvassFeb 26, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND MICE 20-25 MICE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALSO THE DOUBLE DOOR AND THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ALL THE DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND HAVE YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH COME HERE AND SERVICE THE AREAS. MUST MAKE THE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL THE OVENS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT.
19. CanvassOct 7, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 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. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOP CLOSET.
20. CanvassMar 18, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM MARCH 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
21. CanvassMar 12, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 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.REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MOP SINK DOOR.SINK STOPPERS.
    • 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.FRYERS.
    • 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.FLOOR TILE DAMAGED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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.REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON REAR DOORS& FRONT.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA STATION.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REAR PREP AREA NEEDS SHIELDS.
    • 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.MISSING LID ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.