Chicago Health Dept
3039 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2026).
21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT PREP LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE WATER LEAK BELOW HAND SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LID FOR ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE LOCATED IN FOOD/ICE CREAM PREP AREA. OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK WITH TAPE AROUND THE PIPE. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STIRRING SPOONS USED FOR MIXING DRINKS IN EMPTY CUP. MUST STORE UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER.
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 75-85F. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBING ISSUE CORRECTED ON SITE AT 1:55 PM.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE SCOOP AND TO PROVIDE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE AND ICE SCOOP.
OBSERVED RUST LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER BEHIND BASKIN ROBBIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE STORED ON MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABLITY.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT ON SOUTH AND WEST WALLS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTHLY SEAL TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SMOOTHLY SEAL TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALLS INSIDE OF KITCHEN AND IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP BEHIND DRIVE THRU ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
OBSERVED BUILDUP INSIDE OF FILTER OF HOOD ABOVE SMALL OVEN AND TOASTER IN FRONT DUNKIN DONUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE LIKE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM CENTER BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FAN COVER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN (DRIVE-THRU) REFRIGERATOR.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE (BASKIN-ROBBINS) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE (BASKIN-ROBBINS PREP AREA).MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE WOMENS WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2357021 DATED:01/21/2020 #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Apr 21, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD BUGS ABOVE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. Apr 21, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. Apr 21, 2020 #55--CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. Apr 21, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Apr 21, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/23/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. NOTED SOME COOLER WITH BROKEN THERMOMETER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINER/BIN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD BUGS ABOVE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN FIRST FLOOR FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED GASKET WORN AWAY AT BASE OF DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AROUND ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP AREA REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
OSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO BE STORED PROPERLY,
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
FOUND NO ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. NOTED (3) EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHROOM HAND SINKS HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F/64.6F/63.4F AND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 67.4F/68.7F. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WARM OR TEMPERED WASH AT 85F AT ALL HAND SINK AND MANUAL WASHING OF MULTI-USE UTENSIL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F-120F. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER HEATER, SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH SOME SYRUP, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (DUNKIN DONUT SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Storage shelving in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevice).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Broken, damaged/missing light shields in front prep area, rear kitchen area shall be replaced. Damaged/broken light shield in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off floor to prevent pest harborage.
Light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler must be shielded or provide shatter proof lighting.
Previous minor violation not corrected from dated:1/30/13 inspection report see attached: 38 No visible back flow preventer on ice machine, coffee machines, must show placement of back flow preventer devices. Must correct noted violation by 2/18/14. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Remove dusts accumulations from Hoods above the ovens. Fan covers and shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Grout missing between floor tiles beneath the rear 3 compartment sink areas.
Light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler must be shielded or provide shatter proof lighting.
Middle Drain pipe beneath the rear 3 compartment sink is leaking-must repair.
Clean and re-organize basement storage areas and remove unused kitchen equipments due to potential pest harborage. Elevate all stored articles 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
No visible back flow preventer on ice machine, coffee machines, must show placement of back flow preventer devices.
Found/observed front entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap in middle of door, also found rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on left corner of door, citation issued.
Found no hot running water at hot water faucet under city pressure in men's bathroom, at time of complaint inspection, water temperature was at 38.9F, citation issued.
Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired, caulk around front exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/replaced, counter shelving inside cabinet had rust, shall be repaired. Non food contact surfaces of large mixer that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
No visible back flow preventer on ice machine, coffee machines, must show placement of back flow preventer devices.
Excess debris and clutter in bsmt storage areas, and under stairs, shall be removed. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL BRUSH NEEDED AT THE BOTTOM -IN BETWEEN DOORS OF ENTRANCE DOORS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ON ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASE WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PIPE CONNECTION WITH HOLE MUST SEAL HOLE;CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS IN ONE CORNER OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 4 HOLES( 5 TO 6 INCH )IN CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT OFFICE,MUST BE REPLACED CRACKED BASEBOARD TILES IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED
Interior ice machine panel, sinks, storage cabinets and display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment, basement and along wallbase not cleaned. Instrcuted to detail clean
Light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
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A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 163289,10-22-09,#34 FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN,#38 VENTS IN PREP AREA,FRONT SECTION UNCLEAN,WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST DETAIL CLEAN,#36 (1) BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED;CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 02-03-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ENTRANCE 2 DOOR WITH WORN OUT STRIP ,MUST BE REPLACED OR FIXED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING OVEN IN REAR SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER,MUST BE REPLACED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN 2 WASHROOMS UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN
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