FRANCESCA'S ON CHESTNUT

200 E CHESTNUT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 21, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassJul 1, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS COOKED PASTA, 2 GALLONS OF HALF AND HALF, 10 POUNDS COOKED LASAGNA, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN, AND 5 POUNDS OF TIRAMISU ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED DESSERT COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 37-45. HALF OF THE WALK-IN COOLER HAD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #22) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2595616 DATED JUNE 3 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITAION ISSUES.
3. CanvassJun 3, 2024

   13 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR AREAS TO BE MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR HOT-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT-HOLDING UNIT: VEAL STOCK AT 103.9F, CHICKEN STOCK AT 104.5F, GRAVY AT 111.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE REACH-IN COOLER: PICO DE GALLO AT 48.9F, CHICKEN STRIPS AT 48.7F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE SERVER AREA MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (PLATES AND BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS AND STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GASKETS ON MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. FOUND LIDS OF MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSELY-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND COOLER LIDS AT MAIN COOK LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (STOVE, GRILL, GREASE PANS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS ON-SITE FOR USE WITH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER USED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ORDERED QUAT-40 SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF RIGHT-HAND MAIN COOK LINE COOLER (INTERIOR CAVITY) TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE (STOVE, GRIDDLE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKNG EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED FAUCET AT ICE CREAM AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PLUMBING OF COOK LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN POOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
4. ComplaintJun 21, 2023

   10 infractions

   • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
     • OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS/LABELS AVAILABLE FOR MUSSELS, CLAMS, SCALLOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLWOING TCS FOODS HELD @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED PORK RANGING BETWEEN 49.1- AND 54.4F,8 LBS LASAGNA @ 64.2F ALL STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED 4 LBS GROUND PORK @45.3F, 3 LBS COOKED EGGPLANT @ 51.1F, AND 4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO ALL STORED IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS BRUCHETTA @ 72.0F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 80.1F ALL STORED ON PREP TABLE. NOTED .5 LBS BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS @ 52.2F, 2 LBS SLICED SALAMI @54.1F,2 LBS MAC AND CHEESE BALLS @55.0F,4 LBS CHOPPED TOMATO @ 49.8F, 4 LBS MOZZARELLA CHEESE @ 52.0F ALL STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS ITEMS, WHOLE CHICKEN, PASTA, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN BROTH, (COOKED POTATO, MEATBALLS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, LASAGNA, COOKED PASTA, ETC PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS PER PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE (DISCARD)DATE LABELING WHILE ON SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLH HOLD UNIT ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE @56.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST PROVIDE LABLES ON WORKING INGREDIENTS IN PREP AREA (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, HERBS) AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING TOWLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH @ LEAST 50PPM.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT HEAVILY ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILDING UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
5. ComplaintJan 19, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
     • Food obtained from unapproved source, found 5 boxes of 40 lbs shrimp ravioli with no label, date or a manufacturer name, just a plain unsealed card board with a hand written food name only. invoice on site doesn't list manufacturer address just a p.o Box. instructed manager to obtain food from approved source with proper date and labeling. Priority violation 7-38-005. manager removed food from cooler and placed on box "do not use" to return it to supplier.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • Improper thawing, observed frozen shrimp being thawed in a bucket o with no running water, instructed to thaw TCS according to health code.
6. CanvassNov 3, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Inadequate lighting in both walk-in coolers, instructed to provide.
7. Short Form ComplaintApr 2, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK (COFFEE SERVICE AREA) AND UTILITY SINK (DISH AREA). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 2, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS (2019 INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED). INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
9. CanvassMar 4, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO OR COFFEE MACHINES CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVED AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DINING ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2304983, DATED 8/20/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION: #51 - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10. Non-InspectionFeb 22, 2021

    0 infractions

11. CanvassAug 20, 2019

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
12. CanvassJun 11, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REACH IN COOLER #24 DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKET TO COOLER DOOR, GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER, ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT BUS STATION AND AROUND DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAPER AROUND CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAPER/PAINT AT SAID AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
13. CanvassOct 6, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • DISPOSABLE PLASTIC JUGS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR OIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FRONT BAR ICE BIN MISSING A COVER A CROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON ELECTRIC CONDUIT AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
14. Suspected Food PoisoningDec 15, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE CUTTING BOARD USED BY THE SERVERS TO SLICE BREAD IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH SEVERAL DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND A GARBAGE BAG BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BIN USED TO STORE LOAVES OF BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG LINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM BAG TEARING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN AND HOLSTER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE ARE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE SODA FOUNTAIN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
15. CanvassAug 15, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATION DRAWERS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: FOUND A PAN OF SALMON AT 67.6F, PAN OF WHITE FISH AT 64.6F, CALAMARI AT 65.7F, TENTACLES AT 66F, AND A PAN OF RAW CHICKEN AT 626F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $400. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MANAGER REALIZED SOMEONE HIT THE CIRCUIT WHICH TURNED OFF THE COOLER. AFTER THE COOLER WAS TURNED BACK ON, VERIFIED REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 40F OR LESS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-37-005A
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1448091 ON NOVEMBER 20, 2016: (36) REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILLING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. INITIAL INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED ON 8-15-16 BUT DID NOT FINISH REPORT; PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON 8-16-16 WHEN THE REPORT WAS FINISHED AND SUBMITTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOODVENTS AND THE SURROUND WALLS AND VENTS FROM OVER ACCUMULATION. MUST HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP AROUND AND ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • STREAM OF CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER DIRECTLY INTO A CONTAINER FILLED WITH ICE FROM OLDER CONDENSATION. MUST REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING NEAR THE SODA FOUNTAIN IN THE KITCHEN COVERED UP WITH TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassNov 20, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR OF LAST PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS AT FRONT AND BASEMENT BARS CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED OR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILLING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT END OF DISH MACHINE IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN DISH ROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
17. CanvassMay 9, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN, CHEESE AND SAUTEED VEGETABLES)IN PREP COOLER AND ON THE PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (50.1F-90.7F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $85. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMER WOMENS RESTROOM WITH OUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION.
18. CanvassAug 9, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
19. CanvassAug 8, 2012

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • CLEAN LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • EMPTY PLASTIC MILK CONTAINERS ARE BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD AND USE PROPER UTENSILS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE BIN ARE CHIPPED AND CRACKED, INSRUCTED TO USE SOUND CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, PIPES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND INTERIOR SURFACES. KNIVES ON KNIVES HOLDER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD STUCK ON BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS AND HOOD.
20. CanvassSep 26, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. DIPPER WELL MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOLLOWINH NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM & KITCHEN, AROUND WATER TANK & DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT-DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM NEED CLEANING; ANY OPENINGS ON WALLS OR CEILING MUST BE SEALED (THRU-OUT PREMISES). GREASE STAINS ON ATTACHMENTS TO INTERIOR OF HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLERS & PREP AREAS-MUST RPOVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR COLD/DRY STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
21. License Re-InspectionFeb 25, 2010

    0 infractions

22. LicenseFeb 23, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FISH AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 47.3 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 40 DREGREE OR BELOW.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDWASHING SINK AT PIZZA STATION IN NEED OF SPLASH GUARD. MUST INSTALL.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING.
    • 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. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ALL WASHROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT ICE CREAM STATION. LEAK AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING.