Chicago Health Dept
2875 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROIVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND COBWEBS THROUGHOUT SMALL BARS ON SURFACES OF GLASSWARE, LIQUOR BOTTLES, AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLING UNITS STORED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT (BROWN) ON WALL NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP AT NORTH BAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION, REMOVE LARGE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT , OR PROVIDE CDPH APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MAIN BAR AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH BAR AREA.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR SOME EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN BARS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. WALL BASE IN HALLWAY AREA OF RESTROOMS IN NEED OF COVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS IN BARS AT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILING IN RESTROOM HALLWAY PEELING, SCRAP AND REPAIR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. DOUBLE SCREEN DOORS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSECT NOR RODENT PROOFED. GAPS GREATER THAN 1 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM CENTER AND UPPER CENTER AREAS OF THESE DOORS WHICH NEED TO BE REPAIRED(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY). ALSO OBSERVED 8 LARGE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN, DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA AND IN WASHROOM AREAS. MUST REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICES FOR ESTABLISHMENT. 10 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
CLEAN SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND ALL BARS AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS ALONG THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE OLD MOVIE PROJECTOR ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE PRESENT, SMOOTH AND REPAINT SURFACES.
ICE SCOOOPS FOR ICE MACHINES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN COVERED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED UNCLEANED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED DIRTY UNUSED DRINK COOLER BEHIND THE BAR OF THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINOR REMOVE.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND ALL THREE BARS NEED DETAIL TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 30 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BAR CONCENTRATED IN THE MIDDLE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED UNCLEANED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED DIRTY UNUSED DRINK COOLER BEHIND THE BAR OF THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINOR REMOVE.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND ALL THREE BARS NEED DETAIL TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES IN BAR AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE TOP LOADING MACHINES
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY ABOVE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES IN BAR AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE TOP LOADING MACHINES.
THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE HOLDERS.
THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME LIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1-EYE STOVE,PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR SURFACES IN ALL BAR BEER COOLERS,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS OUTSIDE WALL AT PLATE STORAGE AREA,TICKET BOOTH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA & TICKET BOOTH.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR AREA,DINING AREA,PLATE STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TICKET BOOTH,WEST BAR AREA,ALL WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON DOORS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK IN CLOSET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SOUTH BAR AREA,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN NORTH BAR AREA.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT,CHEMICAL STORAGE,LIQUOR STORAGE,COAT ROOM.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ICE MACHINE AND CABINETS AT SMALL BAR, SOUTH AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT MAIN BAR AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 2ND 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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