Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Spinzer Restaurant
2331 W Devon Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Spinzer Restaurant last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 7 inspections on record, from Aug 21, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026.
- Has Spinzer Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 21, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
FOOD SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP HANDLES UP ABOVE FOOD ITEMS OR PROTECTED OUTSIDE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2642827 DATED 9/16/26 #38-INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, PREP AREA, AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES ON 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR FRAME AND 1 ON HAND WASH SINK IN SAME. 2 LIVE ROACHES IN GASKET OF REAR PREP AREA COOLER. 1 ROACH ON SHELF NEXT TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. 1 ROACH INSIDE 1ST FLOOR SMALL OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. CONTINUE CAULKING AND SEALING ALL CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS, ETC.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 23, 2026
Fail
20 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN BASEMENT BROKEN AND TORN FROM FRAME. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IF OPEN DOORS ARE NEEDED FOR VENTILATION.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 28Chemicals
Official Wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM, TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SOAP OR OTHER CHEMICAL BUCKETS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS DISCARDED: VALUE $10 AND 20#.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, UTENSILS, POTS/PANS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF MOST FREEZERS AND ON THE AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN/TORN GASKETS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CRATES AND BINS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2642827 DATED 9/16/26 #38-INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, PREP AREA, AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 5 INSIDE IGLOO COOLER, 1 ON WALK-IN COOLER EXTERIOR WALL, 1 ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND 1 IN REAR AREA RECEIPT PRINTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 28Chemicals
Official Wording
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM, TAMARIND SAUCE, STORED IN BUCKETS THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SOAP OR OTHER CHEMICAL BUCKETS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS DISCARDED: VALUE $10 AND 20#.
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelynotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR IN BASEMENT BROKEN AND TORN FROM FRAME. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL SCREEN DOOR IF OPEN DOORS ARE NEEDED FOR VENTILATION.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, UTENSILS, POTS/PANS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CRATES AND BINS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2642827 DATED 9/16/26 #38-INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, PREP AREA, AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND 8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 5 INSIDE IGLOO COOLER, 1 ON WALK-IN COOLER EXTERIOR WALL, 1 ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND 1 IN REAR AREA RECEIPT PRINTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 16, 2026
Fail
20 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 65.2F, 3 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 67.8F AND HEAVY CREAM AT 67.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 66.2-70.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT DISH ROOM AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND ABOUT 50 DROPPING THROUGHTOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 65.2F, 3 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 67.8F AND HEAVY CREAM AT 67.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 66.2-70.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT DISH ROOM AND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO FOUND ABOUT 50 DROPPING THROUGHTOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 13, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDTIONAL STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600509 DATED ON 08/21/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 21, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source