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TO BE SERVED

1950 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TO BE SERVED has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 8, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 6, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2025. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 19, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 19, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED, SUCH AS CHICKEN, EGGS AND GRITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st FL. AND BASEMENT NEED CLEANING, ESP ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • : 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612543 2/21/25 NOT CORRECTED- #37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS. #51-5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.#56-4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP MOPS AND BROOMS .
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593078 4/19/24 NOT CORRECTED- #36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#37- 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS).#44-4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS. #51-5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING. #55-6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.#56-4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    14 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 : MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
  7. Canvass

    19 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BOTTLED JUICE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER INFO THAT IS MADE IN HOUSE(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADRESS,PHONE NUMBER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,FOOD BINS)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE BOTH DISH STORAGE RACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF MOPSINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,RUBBER MAT ON ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) & DOUBLE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584866 11/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #53-6-501.19 : OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#56- 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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