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Chicago Restaurant Inspections

43 total inspections • Showing most recent first

HEALTHY WALA TIFFIN / FRIED JUNCTION

6349 N CLAREMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 29, 2025
Unknown
5 Violations Found:
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT PREP AREA PEPSI COOLER, 1 AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND 1 INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. OBSERVED 12 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 DEAD INSECTS (ROACHES) BEHIND CASHIER STATION. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS ON PREMISES.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROACH DROPPINGS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN ATTACHED STORAGE RACK BRACKETS ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PERFORM DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
• 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607262 DATED ON 11/12/24 NOT CORRECTED- 6-101.11: #55 OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
... and 2 more violations

A LIL-ROC & RO

2539 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 29, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRCUTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
• 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION #39 SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN, CORRECT BY DATE OF 10/12/24 FROM REPORT #2597425 STILL NOT CORRECTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

KISHA'S KITCHEN

857 W 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 29, 2025
Fail
8 Violations Found:
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ( APPREARS TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. INFORMED THEY MUST HAVE WORKING HAND WASHING SINK IN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING RACK HOLDING STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER AIR VENT IN REAR AREA CAUSING DUST BUILD UP ON ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, COVER OR REMOVE FROM AREA TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORAGE ITEMS.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
... and 5 more violations

BIG SAMS FOOD MART

133 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 29, 2025
Fail
7 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, LARGE CARDBOARD BOX OF CLEAR PLASTIC STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY PREP/WRAPPING TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND AROUND HAND WASHING SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
• 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED READY TO EAT SLICED MELON, CHICKEN SALAD, SEAFOOD SALAD, TUNA SALAD AND SANDWICHES NOT LABELED AND DATED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER. COLD READY TO EAT TCS FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH USE BY DATE OR DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
• 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
• 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS BOXES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
... and 4 more violations

JIMMY JOHNS

3696 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 29, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEUDRE OR NECCESARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE COVERED IN CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIOR TO USE.
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FOOD TOWN

935 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 29, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE AND BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SUFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, PREP TABLES, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER, FREEZERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED OPENINGS IN CEILING, WATER DAMAGE, AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
... and 1 more violations

TRUENORTH CAFE

1323 E 57TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
• 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 8-20-27:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS, ON THERMOSTAT AND INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF PREP AND UNUSED DISPLAY COOLERS, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617460 ON 5-14-25:38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT OVERHEAD DOOR AND ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.40- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.51-OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT AND PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINT
• 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-20-25 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
... and 1 more violations

ST ANGELA SCHOOL

1332 N MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE CAFETERIA/PREP AREA COLD WATER NOT ABLE TO STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.

NORMAN'S

1001-1003 E 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Unknown

RED SNAPPER

815 - 821 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED, VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRYCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPON DING TO VOMIT AND DIAAHREAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DROP CEILING IN FRONT PREP MISSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
... and 1 more violations

JERK MAN

7723 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
18 Violations Found:
• 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD ON LEMON CAKE DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE SAFE AND IN GOOD CONDTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
• 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, CHICKEN 83.8F, BEEF 96.3F, EGG ROLLS 101.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHEESE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
• 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALADS, PASTA,ETC) NOT LABELED AND DATE MARKED. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SELL BY DATE WHICH FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
• 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOON USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE BAG OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.
• 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, LEDGES, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED, GREASE AND DEBRIS SPILLS ON GROUD AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(B) CITATION ISSUED.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED DIRT AND STAINS ON WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE, AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH SEVERE DUST/ CHARCOAL BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
• 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
... and 15 more violations

BELMONT DONUTS INC.

6200 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PILES OF STICKS IN BETWEEN GATE AND BUILDING FROM REAR EXIT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND

SHARKS ON DIVISION CORPORATION

5751 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
8 Violations Found:
• 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AND A STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE 41�F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 135�F OR ABOVE. BOTH UNITS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH A SMALL OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13: AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN NOT PROVIDED AND SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
• 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
... and 5 more violations

KIDS ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

5645-5647 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

CHUCHERIAS TROPICAL CREATIONS

2627 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
8 Violations Found:
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GABAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES (BOXES,PAPERS,ETC OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREA ,SERVICE COUNTER AND REMOVE ANIMAL CAGE AND CRATE FROM PREMISES.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
... and 5 more violations

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT

1664 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD BUT NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

CHICAGO NUTRITION

3359 S LEAVITT ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM'S CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
• 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SUPERMERCADO LA CHIQUITA #4

2623-2659 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED RICE) IN HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 108�F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 LBS OF RICE FOR $20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: ALL HOT HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 135�F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CHARTWELLS

1434 W AUGUSTA BLVD, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in staff restroom, Instructed to post.
• 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing of frozen cooked beef, found 4 bags of cooked semi frozen ground beef being thawed on counter top, Instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

Erie House

1405 N Washtenaw AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THAT WERE JUST DELIVERED WITHOUT BEING CHECKED AT RECEIVING, SUCH AS 35 LBS. BLANCHED BROCCOLI-48.9F-54.3F.69LBS. CUT WATERMELON-47.7F-54.5F.15LBS. GARDEN SALAD-51.3F-52.4F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. ALSO OBSERVED NO COLD HOLDING UNIT ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS. APPX.119LBS. $775.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

ST. PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL

5900 W BELMONT, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES AND BREAD ON DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO DISHMACHINE. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE, PERSON IN CHARGE STATED IT WAS TO BE TRANSPORTED TO SERVICE LINE - INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD FOOD ON SURFACES IN DISH AREA AT ANY TIME.

I - 94 RIBS & GRILL

325 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
15 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
• 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS (FLOUR) STORE ON PREP TABLE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON PREMISE... BEHIND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONGSIDE FREEZING UNITS, ON FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONGSIDE GRILL NEAR BACKDOOR, UNDER COUNTERTOP WHERE REGISTER IS PLACED. BLACK LIVE FLIES FLRYING THROUGHOUT PREPN AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR ATTACHED TO STORAGE SPACE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED FOR CONTROLLING PEST IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SECURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MULTIPLE PEOPLE ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA FROM OUTSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (STREET ACCESS). INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ENTER FOOD PREP SPACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEAONED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE ONLY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AS REQUIRED.
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SPORES AS WELL AS RUST THROUGHOUT INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR UNIT AS WELL AS SHELVING RACKS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILDUP.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS (BARBER CHAIRS, CLOTHING ARTICLES, BIKES, ETC, CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITMES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.MUST MIANTAIN PREMISE.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVRED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND POOLING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS INCREASE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
• 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
... and 12 more violations

CREMERIA SANTA MARIA, INC

3424 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
8 Violations Found:
• 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED FOOD PACKAGES CONTAINING CHEESE ADULTERATED WITH GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT IN GOOD CONDITION THAT PROTECTS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTENTS, PREVENTS EXPOSURE, OR IS FREE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ADULTERATED ITEMS, PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #30 OF CHEESE FOR $500. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) RE-PACKAGED SOUR CREAM, STEAK MEAT, CHORIZO, SAUSAGE, AND A VARIETY OF CHEESES NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: FOUND OPEN BLEACH, CLOROX CLEANING MATERIALS STORED ON COOLER SHELF ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. TOXIC MATERIALS SHALL BE STORED SO THEY CANNOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. TOXIC MATERIALS CANNOT BE STORED ABOVE FOOD. (BLEACH REMOVED FROM COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DESSICATED DEAD RAT IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, IN 2-DOOR FREEZER, LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, BEHIND ELECTRIC COOKTOP/BURNERS. NOTED 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/25. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
• 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PASTRIES AND BREADS AT SELF-SERVICE STATION NOT SUPPLIED WITH SUITABLE PROTECTION AND UTENSILS OR EFFECTIVE DISPENSING METHODS THAT PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. STATION WAS MOVED BEHIND THE COUNTER DURING INSPECTION, AND THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHOWED WHERE SERVING SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TONG OR WAX PAPER AT THE SELF-SERVICE STATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
... and 5 more violations

OSHO KEDZIE,INC.

3152 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND A GAP OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAITAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SINK IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

3LP

964 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
4 Violations Found:
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.
• 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN IT.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
... and 1 more violations

ACERO ESMERALDA SANTIAGO CHARTER SCHOOL

2510 W CORTEZ, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
1 Violation Found:
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

ROSWELL MASON CPC

4216 W 19TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON HOT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING POTABLE WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PROVIDED WITH HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ADULT UNISEX RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

LAST CHANCE SALES

347 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
2 Violations Found:
• 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLING UNIT (DISPLAY COOLER) IN ORDER TO MONITOR AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: -501.114 OUT C 09/25/2025 OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS (HOT HOLD UNITS, PRESSURE COOKER, SERVING UNTENSILS, ETC) AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.

LAWN

1141 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
6 Violations Found:
• 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
• 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, found a bucket in sink basin, garbage can in front of hand sink. Instructed to keep hand sink accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
• 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 50 lbs of cooked chicken packed tightly in 5 deep containers at temperatures ranging between 57.6�F and 65.4�F. Chicken is placed in the prep cooler a day before. Instructed the manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41�F or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005.
• 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sanitizer test strips are provided for a 3-comp sink dish washing facility. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
• 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Employees Toilet room next to prep kitchen, Instructed to install a self closing device.
• 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: No food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, Instructed to obtain.
... and 3 more violations

ALLIANCE BAKERY

1837 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE SMALL COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN SPOTS IN THE PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
• 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED A FEW FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT THE THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

BERNARD HORWICH JCC

3003 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL

Aug 28, 2025
Fail
3 Violations Found:
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
• 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE PURPLE CLASSROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
• 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BEANS USED FOR COUNTIN GON THE FLOOR IN THE CLASSROOM NEAR RADIATOR AND BEHIND BEANBAG. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.