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RestaurantLicence 49503

Pittsfield Cafe

55 E Washington St, Chicago 60602

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Latest verdictPassMay 4, 2026 · 5 months ago
Inspections27since Sep 1, 2010
Fail rate29.6%8 of 27 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average
City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

  • Pass56%
  • Conditional15%
  • Fail30%
27 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark
20132016201920222025
  1. PassMay 4, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(shakers, squeeze bottles,etc)

    2. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution from cutting board when not in use.

    3. 44

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

      4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

    4. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-102.11: observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage in chest freezer must provide food grade bags.

    5. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on prep cooler #1 & 2 1st fl and walk in freezer.

    6. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-101.19 : must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

    7. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b) inspector comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior and exterior of fryer cabinets, prep coolers,grill tables, prep tables,storage cabinets,dish racks,defrost chest freezer,delime dish machine.

    8. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      5-501.17 : must provide garbage cans with lids in women's staff toilet room and customers.

    9. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on walls in storage area to be good repair.

    10. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.13 : must grout floor in 1st fl. Prep area to be smooth and easily cleanable.must seal hole in lower wall in basement by pipes across from walk in cooler.

    11. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.11 : must clean food debris build up from walls throughout prep & dish washing areas.

    12. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout 1st fl & basement prep and dish washing areas,walk in freezer and cooler.

    13. +4 more
  2. FailApr 24, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 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)

    2. 8

      Hands clean & properly washed

      Observed poor hygienic practicies by dish washer placing dirty dishes into dish rack and proceeded to handle clean utensils.instructed manager to have employee to wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

    3. 9

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

      Observed bare hand contact by female food handler with ready to eat food such as toast she removed from toaster and placed on cutting board .product was discarded by manager. Instructed manager to provide (deli paper,utensils or gloves for ready to eat foods(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

    4. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed hot running water temperature at both hand sinks in staff men's toilet room at 65.7f and staff women's toilet room 57.8f and hand sink in beverage station area at 56.9f.must repair and maintain.must have hot running water at 100.0f.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

    5. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods in 2- door prep cooler such as 1.5lbs. Cooked meatloaf-55.6f.0.5lbs. Chicken-54.7f.1.5lbs. Kale-54.1f-57.6f.2.5lbs. Sour cream-56.5f.5lbs. -waffle batter-55.0f.9lbs. -yogurt-59.9f.2.5lbs. Salmon-54.0f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 21.5lbs. $80.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

    6. 25

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

      Observed no consumer advisory on menu with reminder (asterisking) of consuming raw or undercooked foods on menu.must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-005)

    7. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Observed 2- door #1 prep cooler at 57.0f with tcs foods stored inside. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

    8. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Observed no thermometer for condiment cooler in beverage area must provide and maintain.

    9. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(shakers, squeeze bottles,etc)

    10. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor under dry food storage shelves,in corner of pipes of motor,behind ice machine ,stove,ovens and prep tables.live roaches in a bucket in hot water tank area and dead roaches on floor in basement prep area.must remove droppings and dead roaches clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/24/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

    11. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in 1st fl. Dish washing area next to mopsink and in basement prep /dish washing area next to 3- compartment sink to prevent cross contamination.

    12. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution from cutting board when not in use.

    13. +17 more
  3. PassMar 19, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Must provide hand washing signage for handsink next to grill area.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed food residue and soil accumulation on the shelving in the basement walk-in cooler. Must detail clean and maintain.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed wet mops stored in the prep area and in the hallway leading to basement. Must hang wet mops to allow to dry when not in use.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed food splatter and debris on the wall behind prep coolers in the cooks area. Must detail clean walls behind prep coolers and maintain.

  4. PassApr 18, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Observed no visible thermometers for reach-in coolers at the cook line. Instructed to provide.

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no splash guards on handwashing sink located at the cook line next to flat top grill. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and cooking equipment from contamination.

    3. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed rusted shelving in the dairy cooler and walk-in cooler in the basement, and aluminum foil being used as shelf liner above cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to repaint or replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler and remove the foil from shelving above cooking equipment so that surface is smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the basement walk-in cooler, and spilled food derbis at the bottom of reach-in omelette prep cooler and in between gaskets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed excessive grease accumulation on all cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed a build up of grease and food debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  5. FailApr 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Observed no visible thermometers for reach-in coolers at the cook line. Instructed to provide.

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no splash guards on handwashing sink located at the cook line next to flat top grill. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and cooking equipment from contamination.

    3. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed rusted shelving in the dairy cooler and walk-in cooler in the basement, and aluminum foil being used as shelf liner above cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to repaint or replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler and remove the foil from shelving above cooking equipment so that surface is smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the basement walk-in cooler, and spilled food derbis at the bottom of reach-in omelette prep cooler and in between gaskets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed excessive grease accumulation on all cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed a build up of grease and food debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    8. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      Priority foundation violation from report #2590121 dated 2/27/24 not corrected: violation #10- "no handsink provided at front coffee/bar station. Instructed to install." priority violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

  6. FailFeb 27, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Observed no visible thermometers for reach-in coolers at the cook line. Instructed to provide.

    2. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Observed no splash guards on handwashing sink located at the cook line next to flat top grill. Instructed pic to provide a splash guard on handwashing sink to protect food and cooking equipment from contamination.

    3. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed rusted shelving in the dairy cooler and walk-in cooler in the basement, and aluminum foil being used as shelf liner above cooking equipment at the cook line. Instructed to repaint or replace the rusted shelving in the walk-in cooler and remove the foil from shelving above cooking equipment so that surface is smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the basement walk-in cooler, and spilled food derbis at the bottom of reach-in omelette prep cooler and in between gaskets. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed excessive grease accumulation on all cooking and frying equipment at the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed a slow drainage at the handwashing sink at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed a build up of grease and food debris on the floors under and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    8. 60

      Previous core violation corrected

      Previous core violation from report #2579059 dated 7/26/2023 not corrected: violation #10 (5-202.12 (b-d)) "no handsink provided at front coffee/bar station. Instructed to install." must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

  7. ConditionalJul 26, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 9

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

      Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, observed a food handler handling ( bread, cheese, sausage...) with bare hands, using a heavily soiled cloth towel on his waist to wipe his hands. Instructed manager to have food handlers not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      No hand wash soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

    3. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      No hand wash sink provided at front coffee/ bar station, instructed to install.

    4. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Ceiling in poor repair at dish machine room, broken tiles and peeling paint, instructed to repair and maintain.

  8. ConditionalMay 23, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed tcs foods at improper temperature requirement stored in front prep cooler. Found internal temperature of the following food products. Sliced turkey at 52.5f, raw eegs at 46.2f, 55.4f and turkey salad at 54.8f instructed all tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured foods during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    2. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Observed missing thermometer in basment's walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

    3. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the handwashing sink in rear and other surface areas throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed the interior of the reach in freezer in basement in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean to remove food spills.

    5. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed debris behind dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

    6. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed build up of dust on vent in cooler located in basement. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

    7. 58

      Allergen training as required

      Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of Chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

  9. PassMay 3, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Missing thermometer in basment's walk-in cooler, instructed to install.

    2. 44

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

      Utensils and plates not air dried properly, no cloth towels allowed to dry plates.

    3. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Card board is used to cover food shelves in basement's walk-in cooler, instructed not to use card board. Only non-absorbant easy to clean surfaces allowed

    4. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Leaky pipe under basement's 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Peeling paint noted at basement's vent hood, instructed to remove and maintain.

  10. PassSep 24, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

  11. FailSep 22, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      5-202.12 (a)found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing sink water temperature ranging from 75 f - 80 f. Must provide hot water temperatures of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink ins located in womens and mens washroom. Must provide.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

  12. FailSep 18, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing sink water temperature at 87.9f. Must provide hot water temperatures of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink ins located in womens and mens washroom. Must provide.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

  13. FailSep 17, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found handwashing sinks located in womens washroom without hot water. Found handwashing sink water temperature at 87.9f. Must provide hot water temperatures of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink ins located in womens and mens washroom. Must provide.

    3. 16

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

      Found low temperature dish machine inadequately sanitizing utensils at 0 ppm at time of inspection. A chlorine solution must maintain a concentration of 25 - 100 ppm. Low temperature dish machine tagged and held for inspection by the Chicago department of public health and may not be used until the low temperature dish machine is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a sanitizing solution of 25 - 100 ppm. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.

    4. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Found cutting boards throughout facility ( all cutting boards) stained with deep grooves. Instructed manger to resurface, clean sanitize and maintain or replace said cutting boards.

    5. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Found stairs leading to basement prep area in disrepair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

  14. ConditionalMar 18, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 3

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

      Observed no employee health policy/training documentation on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

    2. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      Observed no supplies nor procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide supplies and procedures for clean up policy to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

    3. 23

      Proper date marking and disposition

      Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods stored in coolers not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

    4. 25

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

      Observed menu without a reminder (asterisk) and disclosure on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

    5. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Observed grab & go food items on display (cakes and pastries) not properly labeled. Facility's packaged food items currently have identity, ingredients, list major allergens and business name. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items to also include net weight and business address. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

    6. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the counter of coffee self service area and other surface areas throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

    7. 44

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

      Observed preset tableware at all dining tables. Instructed that all preset tableware shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. Must maintain at all times.

    8. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed raw wood ceiling fixture above basement prep area table. Instructed to either seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    9. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    10. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed torn door gasket inside of the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to replace.

    11. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Noted the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean to remove food spills.

    12. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink located next to 1-compartment sink in dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair leaking drainpipe.

    13. +2 more
  15. PassJun 28, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
  16. FailJun 20, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 29

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report #2116389 dated on 11/29/2017 for viol # 30 ( observed potentially hazardous foods out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date. Observed desserts for sale at the front customer service area without labels containing business name, address and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labels for potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and add business name, address and ingredients to desserts for sale at the front customer service area and maintain. Viol # 32 (observed peeling paint on dry storage shelves located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.) instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

    2. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Standing water around floor drain near 3-comp sink in basement, instructed to repair floor and maintain.

    3. 35

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Rusty and moldy interior walls in basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to remove mold and seal.

    4. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Missing light shield for light fixture above prep table in basement.

  17. PassNov 29, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 30

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Observed potentially hazardous foods out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing product name and date. Observed desserts for sale at the front customer service area without labels containing business name, address and ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labels for potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and add business name, address and ingredients to desserts for sale at the front customer service area and maintain.

    2. 31

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Observed bowls stored inside of the dry storage (sugar) bin. Instructed to not store scooping bowls inside of dry storage bins and maintain.

    3. 32

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Observed peeling paint on dry storage shelves located in the basement food prep area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

    4. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Observed interior of fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Observed floor needs to be re-grout located by the cooking equipment of the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to make all floor surfaces smooth and re-grout floors by the cooking equipment at the 1st floor food prep area and maintained.

    6. 35

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles in the 1st floor food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

  18. PassJan 19, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 32

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Observed ice for drinks stored inside of buckets. Instructed to store ice in an ice bin that has a drain.

    2. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Observed boxes of shelled eggs on the floor of the walk in cooler and accumulated debris on the floor under equipment on the 1st floor in the prep area. Instructed to store all food 6 inches above the floor to properly clean the floor and to clean and maintain floors.

    3. 38

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Observed the large 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking and the small 3 compartment sink faucet neck unable to reach all compartments. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing and provide a faucet neck extension to reach all basins.

  19. PassJan 6, 2016ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 32

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

    2. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Walk in cooler shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    3. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    4. 35

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Ceiling in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

    5. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Missing light shield above dish machine in prep area, shall be provided.

  20. ConditionalMar 20, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 6

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Observed poor hyigenic practices of food handlers,waitress handling foods not washing hands prior to handling foods,( handling and butter breads from toaster) for customers food orders. Also observed cook in basement prep area washing hands with one glove on that was being washed instead of taking glove off.employee went to prep area to start preparing food. Instructed employee to remove glove and re-wash hands,cdi.instructed that food handlers must wash hands prior to handling foods-cdi.critical violation issued -7-38-010 a

    2. 30

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Observed no lables for package homemade rice pudding on shelf for sale and 4-bulk dry storage containers,flour,etc.must install.

    3. 32

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Observed (2) 3-comp sink in basement prep area .no exposed hand sink in prep area,(1) of the 3- comp sink being used for hand washing. Which is not allowed with soap and towel device.must install exposed hand washing sink. Also peeling paint on dry storage wood shelving unit in basement.must repair.

    4. 35

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Observed excessive peeling paint on ceilings above prep food area in basement.must repair.also lightshields cover cracked on lights in basement.must replace.

    5. 38

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Faucet at head at 3- comp sink leaky.must repair.

    6. 45

      Food handler requirements met

      Observed no idph new food handler certificates for 4 foodhandler on duty.must provide at next routine inspection.

  21. PassDec 17, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 32

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Interior walls and ceiling of walk-in cooler are rusty, instructed to remove rust.

    2. 35

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Walls behind prep table facing north in basement in poor repair, peeling paint and chaulky dry wall, instructed to repair.

    3. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Dim lights in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide adeqaute lighting.

  22. PassFeb 18, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Shelves and insulation pipe lines for walk-in cooler not clean, dirt and mold like substance found, instructed to clean and maintain.

    2. 35

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Peeling paine and damaged sections for basement kitchen walls and ceiling, instructed to repair and maintain.

    3. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Missing light shield at 1st floor kitchen ceiling light fixture, instructed to install also additional lighting is needed in basement walk-in cooler.

  23. PassJun 19, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 30

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Must provide in plain view for customers a consumer warning advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products at all times.

    2. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Must regrout floor in front of the mop sink and in the main kitchen area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    3. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Must provide better lighting in the walk-in cooler towards the back of the cooler.

    4. 43

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Must properly store wash cloths in sanitizing solution until used at all times.

  24. PassAug 12, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
  25. FailAug 5, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 2

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Prep cooler at 1st floor kitchen at 55.8f, instructed manager to keep all coolers at 40f or lower. Cooler is tagged, not allowed to use for perishables storage. Must fax a tag removal request when ready.

    2. 3

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40f or less. Found 4lbs of half cooked chicken at 54.4f, deli meat at 53.7f and 3lbs of sliced ham at 78.4f, all were stored in 1st floor kitchen prep cooler, instructed mgr to keep such food items stored at 40f or lower. Items discarded valued at $15.00.

    3. 26

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. 1st floor kitchen hand sink faucet with broken hot water handle, water is turned off at bottom valve. Only cold water is used to wash hands. Instructed manager to repair plumbing and maintain.

    4. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves in basement's kitchen not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor under prep counter and cooking area not clean, food debris and greasy floors noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

    6. 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. Peeling paint noted above prep table in basement's kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain prep area walls and ceiling.

  26. PassOct 1, 2010Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Refer to previous report for description.

    2. 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. Grease and food debris build up behind cooking line at first floor kitchen, also greasy walls next to deep fryers, instructed to clean and maintain.

    3. 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. Peeling paint noted inside ventilation hood, damaged wall section next to prep table at basement's kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.

    4. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Refer to previous report for description.

    5. 38

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Ventilation duct above coffee station with heavy dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

    6. 42

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Employee in kitchen not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

  27. PassSep 1, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed mgr to clean.

    2. 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. Ceiling above 3 comp sink in basement prep area in poor repair, peeling paint and pieces of wood used to patch holes, instructed to repair and maintain.

    3. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Front display cooler light missing a shield, instructed mgr to provide.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

  1. 5521×

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. 4714×

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  3. 3613×

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  4. 4911×

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. 1010×

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  6. 359×

    Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

  7. 337×

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  8. 347×

    Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 49503 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.