(Also Known As: THE CHICAGO DINER)
3411 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657
May 7, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAN...(+4 more)
April 3, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)
April 1, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)
April 29, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PRO...(+3 more)
August 24, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCT...
August 17, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN IN...(+3 more)
April 5, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AN...(+7 more)
April 4, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AT ...(+1 more)
June 22, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT...(+3 more)
June 21, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.(+2 more)
April 29, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND M...(+1 more)
May 27, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DOOR COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.(+5 more)
May 19, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/20/13 REPORT#1361127 NOT CORRECTED. (32)CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED ...(+6 more)
September 27, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.(+4 more)
September 20, 2013• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON...(+7 more)
May 14, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DU...(+2 more)
June 6, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WARPING. MUST REPAIR TO BE PROPERLY SEALED AN...(+6 more)
December 28, 2011• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+6 more)
May 26, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARD...(+5 more)
September 2, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)
August 25, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection ...(+4 more)
June 1, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 6 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-19-10. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage...(+5 more)
May 19, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+3 more)
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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