JUN 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2051 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 27, 2025 · passed with conditions
Passed all 12 inspections, but 10 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF RAW PORK SAUSAGE PATTY) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 48.6F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
AUG 162024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK.MUST PROVIDE
SEP 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
MAY 202021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN HVAC ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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JUN 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GRAVY,GRITS,EGGS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
MAR 272018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL COFFEE CONDIMENTS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRWAY IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING AND BUBBLING PAINT ON CEILING AROUND VENTILATION DUCTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
APR 52017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON SIDES AND BEHIND OVEN LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SOUR CREAM 45.0F, MILK 46.3F, CHEESE 47.0F, EGGS 47.1/51.0F, SLICED MUSHROOMS 57.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED 38 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING READY TO EAT FOODS (BISCUITS,SAUSAGE, TOMATOES,ETC)WITH NO GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE COCA-COLA UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED PORK SAUSAGES AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55.1F TO 59.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 30.0LBS VALUE OF 83.70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MAR 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED SAUSAGE 105.2-125.6F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT FROM UTILITY SINK. UTILITY SINK IS FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ONLY.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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