JUL 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2246 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 18, 2025 · passed with conditions
8 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO, FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM DRAIN AND PIPE UNDER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
MAY 262023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
JUL 202022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 262021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SAID LOCATIONS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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JUL 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 312017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOTED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 52016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE CHEMICAL AT THE FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHEMICAL TEST STRIP AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...NOTED THE REAR HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE PREP TABLE SIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOTED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT SELLING AREA 2-DOOR MILK REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN BY DOUGH MIXER PREP SIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON 1COMP.SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,MOP SINK,CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND SINK,DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINER LID,INSIDE ICE MACHINE WALLS, AND COUNTER AT COFFEE PREP AREA AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA, EXTERIOR OF BAKE OVEN WALLS,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,AND SINK DRAINERS ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING WALLS IN BASEMENT AT STORAGE SHELF AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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