Chicago Health Dept
3815 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).
16 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2025.
NOTED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN ON TABLE AND CABIENT TOPS. AND ON STAIRWAY AND IN BASEMENT/ BASEMENT CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
OBSERVED ONE (REFRIGERATOR) IN KITCHEN AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5 F. NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND KITCHEN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS(BAR,WASHROOM).
OBSERVED FRONT SCREEN DOOR WITH GAP APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONT BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES (MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES OR SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATING OF ITEMS).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ONSITE.INSTRUCTED TO GET A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOOD AT MENTIONED LOCATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER REPORT REMINDERS ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER REMINDERS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN,DINING ROOM AND BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
OBSERVED ELECTRIC OVEN WITHOUT VENTILATION OVER IT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT VENTILATION OVER ELECTRIC OVEN IF OVER 7.5 KILOWATTS.
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEANINING SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDUAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
4-202.16 OBSERVED BACK OF BAR NOT CLEAN .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN BACK OF BAR. CORE
4-601.(A) OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED INSIDE REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INSIDE REFRIGERATORS. CORE
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS) NEED CLEANING. CORE
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE CORE
NOTED REACH IN FREEZER (IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM (REAR PREP AREA).----------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE WITH LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 07/10/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1560085, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 41 INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN LIVING QUARTERS AND RESTAURANT, IN BASEMENT AREA,
NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR.--------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST (LEFT) COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
Found some food items not properly dated in rear reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in kitchen prep area, bar area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP/BAR), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (NEWSPAPER, BOXES ETC.) STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (BAR/PREP/BASEMENT)TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
Previous serious violation not corrected: report #557531, 09-07-2011: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food particles coming up left and right sides. Additionally, water coming-up in exposed hand sink also at this time. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Contact plumber to correct violation. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
Violation has been upgraded to Critical
Sinks, cooking equipment, utensils, unused equipment, coolers and storage shelves/cabinets (kitchen and all washrooms) not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Remove all grease and food debris and litter through-out.
Ceiling and light cover in prep and basement not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked light cover in prep area and replace all damaged ceiling tile thru-out premises.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Backflow device not installed on utility faucet. Must install backflow device or remove threads from faucet.
Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Unnecessary articles stored on premises and stock not properly stored. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles
Video gaming machines in rear food prep area. Instructed to remove machines from prep area or have area sectioned off from prep area.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food particles coming up left side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation isued 7-38-030.
Sinks, cooking equipment, utensils, unused equipment, coolers and storage shelves/cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling and light cover in prep and basement not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked light cover in prep area and replace all damaged ceiling tile thru-out premises.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Thermometer not visible inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Unnecessary articles stored on premises and stock not properly stored. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles
Video gaming machine in rear prep area. Instructed to remove machine in prep area or have area sectioned off from prep area.
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