24379.

Chicago Health Dept

816 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2026

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PRODUCE PREP STATION WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE OFTEN TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SODA DISPENCER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM SODA SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE WALK ING COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN UNIT IN THE TOILET ROOM HANGING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM, DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS AND STAINS...THE BASEMENT FLOOR AREA REAR WHERE SODA DISPENCING COMES FROM, THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVING...THE BASEMENT FLOOR AT THE DISH WASHING AREA...THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND THE UP STAIRS AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MAR 26

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OPEN FROM SINK PIPE REPAIR WITH MISSING WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN OPENING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPOLING ONIONS ON THE ONION RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS PAYING ATTENTION TO UNDER THE SHELVING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE CLUSTER OF BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR NEAR THE SODA COMPRESSION UNITS AS WELL AS AN OLD MICROWAVE AND A OLD TURBO CHEF TOASTER ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR ALL CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NEW MANAGER SHRESTHA WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

OCT 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STAY IN PLACE CABINET UNITS ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN EACH ONE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM PIPE ALONG LOWER WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

AUG 7

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STAY IN PLACE CABINET UNITS ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN EACH ONE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

NOV 22

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS NEAR THE SODA BOX DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 15

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:05PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS NEAR THE SODA BOX DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 5/27/22 REPORT #:2556440 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN ORGANIZED MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 27

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDERNEATH COUNTER MOUNTED OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN ORGANIZED MANNER.

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