SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AROMADIPAN LLC.

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4959 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 8, 2025 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 MONTHS
since Nov 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 8
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING/COUNTER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15---- NOTED THE FAUCET ON THE WASHROOM HAND WASHING IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR COFFEE PREP AND HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.

JUN 27
2025
FAILED
14 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED SEVERAL FOODS STORED UNPROTECTED FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF COOKED BEANS. RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO AND TOUCHING FRESH PLANTAINS, RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE FRESH RTE LETTUCE, RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE REAR HALLWAY COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE RTE FRESH CUT FRUITS. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE FOOD SCOOPS INSIDE THE FOOD WITH HANDLE SUBMERGED IN THE FOOD. MUST NOT STORE IN FOOD UNLESS HANDLE CAN BE INVERTED IN THE FOODS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK OR SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING/COUNTER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE FAUCET ON THE WASHROOM HAND WASHING IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR COFFEE PREP AND HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR COOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2605927 ON 11-5-24. #47--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 5
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--OBSERVED A GAS BAKING OVEN NOT CONNECTED AND UNVENTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT OVEN EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL DIRECTLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 4
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING-UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX ONTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A GAS BAKING OVEN NOT CONNECTED AND UNVENTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT OVEN EQUIPMENT AND INSTALL DIRECTLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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