MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY

516 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

32 inspections

1. ComplaintApr 8, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN AREA WHERE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FEEDING OF OTHER INSECTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED A DUST BUILD UP AROUND THE FAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassJun 2, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE KITHEN PREP AREA AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE WITH CLOGGED DRAIN AND DIRTY WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-37-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH OVERFLOWING WATER FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
3. CanvassJul 22, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE SIDES OF NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER GUSHING FROM UNDER THE CAP OF THE PIPE LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE DISH WASHER MACHINE (UNDER THE ECO LAB SIGN) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
4. ComplaintMar 22, 2023

   9 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT HAS AN OPEN GAP OF APPROXIMATELY 1/2 AN INCH LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS (NEAR 1ST FLOOR DISH/PREPAREA) EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • SINGLE USE PLASTIC BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN PASTA PREP-LINE DRAWERS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • BASEMENT BAKERY FOOD PREP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND SALAD AND COOKLINE PREP-COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SELVING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; BREAD WAIT-STATION. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND USED ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE, HOT WATER FAUCET IS LEAKING. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN DISH AREA ON 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM/COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT MAINTENANCE AREA AND NEAR SEASONING STATION CLOSE TO BAKERY AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SEWER LINE CASE TORN/RIPPED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CASING AROUND SEWER LINES.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 21, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER AT SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6. CanvassJun 13, 2022

   11 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO FOOTNOTE ON DIGITAL VERSIONS OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE ALL DIGITAL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER AT SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH, DIRT, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
7. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 8, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 50 DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT (BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, AND ON THE FLOOR OF MULTIPLE STORAGE CLOSETS/ROOMS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, TO-GO ITEMS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN A BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE CATERING/CARRY-OUT CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
8. ComplaintDec 1, 2021

   7 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, COOKED PASTAS, BEEF MEATBALLS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ON THE LARGE MIXER, CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD, AND ON THE SURROUNDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 50 DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT (BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, AND ON THE FLOOR OF MULTIPLE STORAGE CLOSETS/ROOMS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, TO-GO ITEMS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN A BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE CATERING/CARRY-OUT CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF NON-EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
9. CanvassNov 25, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • INACCURATE AND MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
10. ComplaintJun 24, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INOPERABLE FOOD PROB THERMOMETER WITH CHEF, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • USING DISPOSABLE SPOONS AS PART OF FOOD PREPARATION IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CHEESE SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES, NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. ComplaintMar 26, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 PREP AREA HAND WASH SINKS WHERE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( WHITE POWDER ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN PLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, DUST AT FAN COVER IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN MISSING A LIGHT , INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
12. CanvassJun 22, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper, in the following areas: -6 drawer cooler at cook line, ambient air temp of 38.6f: 49.7f, 25lbs of cooked fettuccine pasta, at a value of $20.00 48.7f , 10lbs of cooked zitti pasta, at a value of $10.00 45.6f, 5lbs of raw shrimp, at a value of of $50.00 47.5f, 2lbs of roasted cherry tomatoes, at a value of of $5.00 -Walk in cooler, ambient air temp of 37.6f: 104lbs of Alfred sauce, at a value of $50.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 142lbs at a total value of $135.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found puddles of water in all corners throughout both prep kitchens, dish machine areas and the basement pastry prep area. Instructed to maintain clean and dry at all times to prevent pest breeding.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed small leak at connection pipe located underneath high temperature dish machine on west wall. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
13. CanvassMay 8, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL COVERED COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST PREP KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND SLIGHT YELLOW AND GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP KITCHENS, DISH MACHINE AREAS AND THE BASEMENT PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 21, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREPA AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PASTA COOLER AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT STAIRCASE NEAR THE ICE MACHINES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 20, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED 1 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.AT THIS TIME,OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS USED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLUMBING/FLOOR DRAIN AND USE NEARBY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREPA AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PASTA COOLER AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT STAIRCASE NEAR THE ICE MACHINES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassDec 19, 2016

    8 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN IN USE NOT SANITIZING, CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED 1 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.AT THIS TIME,OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS USED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLUMBING/FLOOR DRAIN AND USE NEARBY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREPA AREAS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PASTA COOLER AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT STAIRCASE NEAR THE ICE MACHINES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 30, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND BENEATH THE ICE BIN AT FRONT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN BASEMENT PASTRY PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
18. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 24, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN BASEMENT AT REAR NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.REMOVE CLUTTER BENEATH THE STAIRS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS ARE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS AND SHELVINGS AND SIDES OF ALL HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS IN BASEMENT,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND BENEATH THE ICE BIN AT FRONT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN BASEMENT PASTRY PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
19. CanvassJun 23, 2016

    9 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN IN USE NOT SANITIZING, CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN BASEMENT AT REAR NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.REMOVE CLUTTER BENEATH THE STAIRS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS ARE WRAPPED,COVERED,OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS AND SHELVINGS AND SIDES OF ALL HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS IN BASEMENT,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND BENEATH THE ICE BIN AT FRONT MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN BASEMENT PASTRY PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
20. CanvassMay 1, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NOTED DISHES AND GLASSES WASHED AT THE MAIN DISH WASHER WITH WATER TEMPERATURE READING 100F AND FINAL RINSE WASHING TEMPERATURE 156F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 180 AND ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND THE SMALL DISH WASHER AND MAINTAIN DRY THE FLOORS AROUND THE MAIN DISH WASHER.
21. ComplaintSep 15, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE DRY WINE STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOORS BY THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT OF SAME. ALSO FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND SHELVING RACKS AND UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE SPRAYER SINK OF DISH WASHER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
22. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 19, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
23. CanvassJun 12, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGHT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE WAS 170F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 180F AND ABOVE IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED LIVE ROACH ON WALL BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AND OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING BY THE DISH WASHER,ON WALLS AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA, ON WALL AT THE BAR AND AT THE MENS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PASTRY FOOD PREP AREA (BASEMENT), FLOORS BY THE SMALL DISH WASHER AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALSO.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PARE AREAS AND INSIDE COOLERS.ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
24. Short Form ComplaintNov 21, 2013

    0 infractions

25. ComplaintSep 4, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TRAPPING WATER WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING A HANDLE ON SPRYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
26. Short Form ComplaintJul 3, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE PINCHED, MUST FIX/REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FIXED/RE-SURFACED & MADE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
27. Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionJun 18, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE PINCHED, MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FIXED/RE-SURFACED & MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
28. Complaint-FireJun 11, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • (7-38-030) FOUND THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP. SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, PROFUSELY LEAKING WATER ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE PINCHED, MUST FIX OR REPLACE. 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
      • INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS, FAN GUARDS OF BIG/SMALL COOLERS, SHELVES OF BEER COOLER, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, & BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF DUST, DEBRIS, DIRT. 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
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT COOK'S LINE, ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN & DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEANED & FREE OF DEBRIS/ GREASE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT STATION BEHIND PRIVATE BAR & AT SMALL CORNER HALLWAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE KITCHEN IN BASEMENT, MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR OR BETTER ORGANIZED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
29. Short Form ComplaintOct 1, 2010

    0 infractions

30. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 9, 2010

    0 infractions

31. ComplaintSep 2, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY POTATOES/ONIONS LOCATION. MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H00006332714.
    • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH 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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
32. Suspected Food PoisoningFeb 23, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 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 detail clean lower level prep area floor under and around all equipment, along corners/walls also must clean interior of all unclean floor drains.
    • 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. Lower level storage room cluttered under staircase. Must remove items or elevate 6" off floor to prevent potential pest harborage.