Chicago Health Dept
5279 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
14 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND REPAIR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 48.5F, AND BEEF AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS IN CUSTOMER AREA AND ON TOP OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
OBSERVED PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND/AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED VENT COVERS ABOVE GRILL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE SIDES OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR AND FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIALS IN COMMERCIAL KITCHEN.
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE, UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, AND ON FLOORS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE BIN/CONTAINER IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AND DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. MUST REORGANIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND SHELVES,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DINING AND ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLERS, REFRIGERATOR, WALK-IN COOLER ETC.).
: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOGGED AND LEAKING UNDERNEATH DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (MUST TEMPORARILY USE WASHROOM HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING). ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WASHROOM HAND SINK, PLASTIC CURTAINS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION, TOP COVER AND AROUND DOORS OF PREP COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT DINING AND ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLERS, REFRIGERATOR, WALK-IN COOLER ETC.).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA CUTTING TABLE. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING.SINK NOT SET UP.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO SET UP SINK,PERSONALLY SET UP SAID SINK: WASH.RINSE AND SANITIZE 100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE:FAUCET TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND ON TOP THE SINK A BROWN PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PLASTIC BOTTLES INSIDE,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES JUST RINSING HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK;ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND IN STAFF WASHROOM.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON BOTH SINKS UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
COOKED FOOD AND CUT UP FRUIT STORED INSIDE IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR SOME HOLES ON MESH. NEED TO REPAIR.
GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.DEBRIS AND DUST AT FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNDER THE HOOD
GREASE ON FLOOR SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, BROKEN METAL FLOOR SHEET AT SEAM NEED TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREP AREA REACH IN STAND UP COOLER (BY REGISTER), NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.9 F. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN EGGROLLS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 FOR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN EGGROLLS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.9 F AND 46.6 F INSIDE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD COLD MUST BE 40 FOR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASEKETS DAMAGED (PIECE MISSING ABOVE DOOR HANDLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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