Chicago Health Dept
1955 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
IF SPONGES ARE GONG TO BE USED REPLACE MORE OFTEN. WHEN SPONGES ARE DISCOLORED OR IN POOR CONDITION REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 1 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MENS ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. THE HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINS. BOTH IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CFMs WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP NEEDS TO BE CAULKED/SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK/SEAL AROUND THE PIPES. MAINTAIN SAME.
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR ICECREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN FREEZER.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOTITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED, MUST COME INTO COMPLIANCE IN 90 DAYS.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED, GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOOD ITEMS (SOUP(48.3F), DELI MEATS(51.2F),CHICKEN(49.5F), TURKEY(51.2F), LEAFY GREENS(53.9F), SLICED TOMATOES(52.6F), TUNA(51.1F), MILK(51F), CHEESE(51F) ETC.)IN 8-DR REACH/WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.3F-53.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT.625LBS AND VALUE $1335.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED 8-DR REACH/WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING VARIOUS PACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS(DELI MEATS, SOUPS, CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF ETC.) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.2F-49.6F. HAD FOOD ITEMS REMOVED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED LEAK AT UNDER WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
FOUND THE CORNERS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERE IS GRAFFITI ON THE MIRRORS IN BOTH OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. THE WALL TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEED REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF PROVIDED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHS FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE LEFT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770675; 18 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. MANAGER MADE DOOR RODENT PROOFED DURING RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAVE AT THE LEFT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH MINOR DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE LEFT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER UNIT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE OVEN IN SUBWAY PREP AREA.
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF THE FENCED IN ENCLOSURE. ALSO, OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY SHELVINGS BP SERVICE STATION/CUSTOMER AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE UNIT AT BP SERVICE STATION TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY SHELVINGS BP SERVICE STATION/CUSTOMER AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE UNIT AT BP SERVICE STATION TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL OR BY E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY SHELVINGS BP SERVICE STATION/CUSTOMER AREAS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE CAPPUCCINO COFFEE UNIT AT BP SERVICE STATION TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NEED TO POST AND HAVE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK.PREMISES HAS A SINGLE SERVICE COFFEE MACHINE NEXT TO HAND SINK FRONT COUNTER.PREMISES HAS RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COOLER IN GAS STATION.
CLEAN MILK OFF CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
NEED THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER.
THE SOUTH CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP, REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP.
THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND SHELVES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR.
THE COFFEE BAR BACK WALL IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME FLOOR TILES IN THE STORE SECTION ARE BROKEN AND SOME ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SUBWAY SIDE HAS DUST BUILDUP.;
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. repair broken wether strip at front door.
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