A V Anthony's
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited A V Anthony's 20 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited nine times.
A V Anthony's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILG UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 56.5F, HAMBURGERS 54.1F, STEAK 55.4F, HOT DOGS 56.2.F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLDS AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). BUCKET REMOVED DURING INSPECTION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK, BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN/SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA PREP LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS ASSEMBLING READY TO EAT HAMBURGERS, BEEF SANDWICHES, HOTDOGS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOORMATS AT THE TRHEE COMNPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND INSTALL FLOORMATS THAT ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS ASSEMBLING READY TO EAT HAMBURGERS, BEEF SANDWICHES, HOTDOGS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EATS FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN AND TRAYS ON TOP OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE ELEVATED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: USING LARGE 30 GALLON RUBBER GARBAGE CANS TO STORE TZATZIKI SAUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CARDBOARD BEING USING AS A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 30, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS AND SHELVES IN REAR AREA IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Sep 23, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES MIXED WITH READY TO EAT TOPPINGS AT REACH IN COOLER AND AT SALAD STATION FOUND RAW CHICKEN WITH SALAD TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FROM READY TO EAT. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50-60 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH AREA AND 10-15 IN REAR AREA WHERE RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS AND SHELVES IN REAR AREA IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: USING LARGE 30 GALLON RUBBER GARBAGE CANS TO STORE BBQ SAUCE AND OTHER ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTD TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BY HANDWASH SINK, CURRENTLY LOCATED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MALE EMPLOYEE WEARING MASK IMPROPLEY MASK IS ON CHIN WITH NOSE AND MOUTH FULLY EXPOSED. INSTD TO WEAR MASK PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION ISSUED 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BOTH HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE, DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND MAINTAIN FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/17/19 REPORT 2293711 NOT CORRECTED. 58- FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE (4) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION 60- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, SOUR CREAM 61.3F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 54.2F, RIBS 54.1F, DICED TOMATOES 53.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 30 LBS AND $50 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP IN PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES MAY ONLY DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IF CONTAINER IS HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEES HANDS, EXPOSED FOOD, AND CLEAN UTENSILS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT HANDLE MISSING ON FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER AND CHICKEN OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND CHICKEN RODS FOR OVEN. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN THEY HAVE SOME GREASE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING. LOOSE THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNBDER CHICKEN OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 8, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 4, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE MEDIUM FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED BBQ SAUCE, FLOUR, RICE ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME COOLERS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A V Anthony's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A V Anthony's on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A V Anthony's?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at A V Anthony's.
Has A V Anthony's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A V Anthony's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A V Anthony's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is A V Anthony's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A V Anthony's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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