WENTWORTH SEAFOOD HOUSE

2229 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 9, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THOSE WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
2. CanvassJun 2, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND A DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND SOME STORAGE SHELVES. FOUND 40 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE BOTTOM OF SOME PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOORS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THOSE WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
3. CanvassJul 22, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). SERVICE TECHINCIAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND SERVICEED UNIT. NOW READING 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 29, 2024

   9 infractions

   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • 3-304.12: OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE ITEM IN THE HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN MENTIONED ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.114: OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR BACK OF THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassMay 22, 2024

   13 infractions

   • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
     • OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO 2 OYSTERS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 CLAMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINERS UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS AT $55 DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COLD HOLDING UNITS. UPON ENTERING REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STAND-ALONE FREEZER. 15 DOZEN AND A HALF DOZEN EGGS (73.7-75.2F) FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN (60.5F) FOUND IN PREP COOLER, AND 12 BEEF MEATBALLS (53.0F-55.0F) FOUND IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT AT $100. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON CRAWL ON THE WALL NEAR THE FUSE BOX AND INSIDE THE MIXING BOWL OF THE COMMERCIAL MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, ON ALL THE SHEVING UNITS WITH CANNED GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE ITEM IN THE HANDWASHING IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN MENTIONED ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR BACK OF THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/09/2023, REPORT #2577051 #49: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. #55: OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE ROUND VENTED TUBE ABOVE THE PREP LINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON THE CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
6. CanvassJun 9, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE ROUND VENTED TUBE ABOVE THE PREP LINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON THE CEILING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
7. ComplaintAug 2, 2022

   5 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • MEASURED RAW EGGS BETWEEN 77-78F ON SITE. 2 CASES EQUIVILENT TO APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $80.00. RAW EGGS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • DRY SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GASKETS THAT ARE DAMAGED IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/FIX DAMAGED GASKETS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR STAIRS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 24, 2021

   0 infractions

9. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 19, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FISH TANK IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A SHELF AND ON MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A MIXER BOWL AND CONTAINER AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FURNANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT AND LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 11, 2021

    14 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATLH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • 7-206.12 OBSERVED OPEN RODENTICIDE BAIT LOCATED THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY APPLY RODENTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAMES OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT LOCATED BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 3-304.12 OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED BY THE AIR GAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 OBSERVED PLASTIC AROUND THE PIPE FOR THE AIR GAP THAT IS LOCATED BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED FOR LINING OF SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SIDES OF PREP STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CRACKED, DEEP DARK GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE FAUCET FOR POT FILLER WITH HOSE ATTACHED OR REMOVE HOSE ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THROUGH OUT THE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2501006 DATED 5/3/21; OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. AROUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COOL PREP STATIONS, NEAR 3 COMP SINK, ALONG WALL BASES. AROUND 60 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. DURING RE-INSPECTION ON 5/11/21 OBSERVED ABOUT MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ON THE SHELVES AND MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND MORE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE ALL RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
11. CanvassMay 3, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATLH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. AROUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COOL PREP STATIONS, NEAR 3 COMP SINK, ALONG WALL BASES. AROUND 60 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED FOR LINING OF SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SIDES OF PREP STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 17, 2019

    0 infractions

13. CanvassJun 7, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, BURNERS, WOK STATION ETC), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN SEVERAL ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND IN BASEMENT AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDE AREAS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 14, 2018

    0 infractions

15. ComplaintJul 24, 2018

    13 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECORD OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS FOR PAST 90 CALENDAR DAYS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED 19 DOZEN EGGS(19LBS) IN BOXES OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 73F. MUST MAINTAIN EGGS AT 45 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16 B. ALSO OBSERVED 12 HANGING PRECOOKED PIGEONS(12LBS)ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT 75F. MUST MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16A2 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIOROTY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS,TOILETS, OR ANY PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WATER UNDER PRESSSURE AT ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIOROTY VIOLATION 7-38-030C
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. ALSO REMOVE LITTER FROM THE FLOOR IN WASHROOMS AND PROPERLY COVER RECEPTACLES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR LARGE OPEN HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES(LOWER & UPPER SECTIONS),SHELVES, RACKS, COUNTERS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, AND ALL EQUIOMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
16. CanvassMay 1, 2018

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND A CONTAINER OF PORK ON THE TABLE AT 57.4 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED PORK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT 40 OR BELOW OR 140 AND ABOVE. TOTAL VALUE 10 POUNDS $25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND 2 HANDSINKS OBSTRUCTED. 1 IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKING UTENSILS AND THE OTHER AT THE FRONT COFFEE BAR FILLED WITH TEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ARTICLES TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE SENT TO THE DISH MACHINE AFTER EACH USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
17. LicenseDec 28, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed raw wood shelving in basement rear dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed small leak underneath three-compartment sink a drain pipe, directly under sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed 1 of 3 sink stoppers available at the 3 compartment sink, during inspection. Instructed manager to provide remaining stoppers for all sink compartments. Observed no drain line for walk in freezer condenser unit. Instructed manager to provide.
18. LicenseDec 26, 2017

    0 infractions