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Brother's Submarine & Chicken, Inc.: health inspection history

1200 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60636

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Address: 1200 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60636
Also known as: Brother's Submarine & Chicken
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Feb 11, 2026
License number: 2464826
Latest inspection: Feb 11, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown: 12 inspections, Mar 11, 2021 to Feb 11, 2026

Across these 12 inspection records, results were: 5 × Pass; 5 × Pass w/ Conditions; 2 × Fail. 93 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Feb 11, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in main prep kitchen. Instructed to wear.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Wall covering panels in dish washing area in poor repair, instructed to repair and provide easily cleaning floor.

Mar 24, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS)
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,GRILL TABLE, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM ALONG WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Sep 13, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY NEAR DOOR
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.

Sep 6, 2024 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 5LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT 101.7F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & LOBBY NEAR DOOR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590536 3/6/24 NOT CORRECTED-#373-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-3-305.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD…

Mar 6, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,PRE-COOKED CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,SLICED GYROS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:23 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4 LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 70.9F IN A BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 4LBS. $15.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS, BULK,FOOD BINS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS WITH FOOD AND BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR ONTO SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,CHIP DISPLAY RACKS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,WALK IN COOLER- LOOSE THRESHOLD.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AT REAR DOOR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR CASHIER THAT FILLS UP CONDIMENTS SQUEEZE BOTTLES.

Aug 14, 2023 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKLINE SHELVING, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 22, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSEVRED SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES UNCOVERED UNDER THE SHELF AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAUCES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKLINE SHELVING, AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WET IN USE MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKLINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 24, 2022 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WINDOW LEDGES, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554949 ON 4-27-22:58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 27, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2535112 ON 10-21-21:57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 19, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2535112 ON 10-21-21:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 39-OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT…

Oct 21, 2021 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND FISH STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES(LETTUCE) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED 40LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40 LBS AT $125.00 .PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERED FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN A METAL PAN WITH COLD WATER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS. MALE EMPLOYEE PLACE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. BULK ITEMS LABELED DURING INSPECTION.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES/CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MALE EMPLOYEE INVERTED ALL ARTICLES/CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH SEVERELY DETERIORATED/DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALLS WITH DIRT AND FOOD/SAUCE SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Mar 11, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PIC HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. SEE # 2.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN ( TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF-181.0F,(PIC ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT DELI MEAT ,( SALAMI 44.9F) INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT APPROX 5LBS COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED WALLS DOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PREP AREA WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DOORS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.