SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1258 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BLADE.

FEB 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. CHLORINE CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION.DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. PERSON IN CHARGE UPDATED DIGITAL MENU AND DISCARDED MENUS WITHOUT PROPER REMINDERS AND PRINTED OUT UPDATED MENUS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SPICES IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY ALL ITEMS REMOVED OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN,

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED PREP TABLE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PROVIDE PROPER SHELF LINERS THAT IS NON POROUS AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN FOR PREP TABLE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS ON GROUND INSIDE OUTSIDE SHED AND SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ON PROPER SHEVLING.

FEB 2
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 18
2024
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AND BAR RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.9F FOR BOTH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVES 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUCH CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HAND WASH SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE, MUST REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL LIGHT BULBS MUST BE WORKING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUCH HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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