JUN 12
2025
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAKER MILLER.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
4655 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST NOT HANG CLOTH WIPING CLOTHS ON THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND STORED CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE 1ST FLOOR PREP OVEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, BOXES, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR USED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING / DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 142024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM WATER HEATER FAR RIGHT LOCATED NEAR THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BAGEL SEEDS) AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES AND UNUSUED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET. WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNS EVEN WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL THROUGH AIR GAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP FLOODS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP ACCORDINGLY. MANAGER SERVICED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 222022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING IN REAR OF DINING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR SIDE OF DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA LEADING TO STAIRCASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE (2) NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
MAR 152021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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MAR 82021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366160 ON 3/23/20 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE PIPES OR REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE FROM THE AREA BENEATH THE SEWAGE PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOMS OF FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOMS AND HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS, SOUPS, OATMEAL MIX )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 65 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION O SANITIZER OBSERVED TO BE 0 (ZERO) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOP OF REACH UNDER COOLER IN BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT COVERED AND WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13(A) FOUND DEAD WATER BUG AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DEAD WATER BUGS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11-MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17(A)-FOUND RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
6-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11-FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
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