Canvass Re-Inspection
May 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Taylormade Que
6717 S Halsted St
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10 inspectionsCanvass
May 4, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: ALONG THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM, DISHROOM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE, ON RED SHELF IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIONAL CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
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 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: DISHROOM HANDSINK (NO RUNNING WATER), KITCHEN HANDSINK (61.2 F) AND WASHROOM HANDSINK (76.3 F), AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (65.7 F). PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND RESTORED HOT WATER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 2, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 21, 2025
No Entry
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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 SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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
MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
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, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 1, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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 SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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
MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
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, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 23, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF UNUSED 4 DOOR COOLER UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD, UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
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 SOME FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA CRACKED OR IN POOR REPAIR AND A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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
MISSING FILTERS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS WHERE NEEDED.
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, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 26, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.
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
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED FAN GUARD INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS LIDS.
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
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 12, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED BROCCOLI-102.4F.4LBS. COOKED BAKED POTATO-127.4F-129.2F.20Z. COOKED ONIONS-120.2F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GRILL MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 5.2 LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH 1LB. COOKED RICE-53.2F.3LBS. COOKED STEAK-52.9F.5LBS. SPOILED CHICKEN-52.9F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.9LBS. $40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 57.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS(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
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS.ALSO. APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED FAN GUARD INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MISSING HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS LIDS.
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
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING 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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND REPAIR DRAINAGE.WASTE DRAIN LINE IS NOW REPAIRED PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-03(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TOILET FILLED WITH FECES & TOILET TISSUE APPEARS TO ABOUT TO OVERFLOW AT THE TOILETS RIM WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED.NOT ABLE TO USE TOILET FACILITIES PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.TOILET IS NOW ABLE TO FLUSH AND BE USED BY EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.
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
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588776 1/29/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.#47- 4-202.15 : OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER. MAINTAIN. #47-4-501.12 : OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE THEM. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.:#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-205.15 : OBSERVED THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES PITTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.:#56- 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE. MAINTAIN PROOF ACCESSIBLE TO INSPECTORS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 29, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER. 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, 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 THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT/HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES PITTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES 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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF.
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 issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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 THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY 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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE. MAINTAIN PROOF ACCESSIBLE TO INSPECTORS.
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, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 5, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source