Chicago Health Dept
2161 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
Unable to locate backflow for mop sink faucet, instructed to install or remove hose.
Restroom door kept open that is next to prep kitchen, instructed to keep closed.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOM AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT ABOVE FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR CLEAN UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER STORED COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE REAR KITCHEN AREA STORAGE SHELF MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ATLL TIMES.
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED PAPER TOWELS STORED ON CABINET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS FROM RESTROOM AND CEASE STORAGE OF SINGLE-SERVICE OR SINGLE-USE ARTICLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE COLLECTING ON WALL BENEATH MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OR HOOD FILTERS AND PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ADJACENT WALLS OR CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2556296 ON 5/25/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. 53 - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE KITCHEN ON THE DRY STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHTSHIELD OVER THE LIGHT BULB IN THE UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON EITHER WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2282689 ON 4/5/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS IN CHEST FREEZERS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS IN CHEST FREEZERS
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2280151 3/27/19 #48- STILL NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTIONS PPM'S AT 3- COMP SINK.OWNERS PURCHASED INCORRECT TEST KIT FOR CHEMICAL SOLUTION THEY WILL BE USING.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS IN CHEST FREEZERS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS AND BOXES ABOVE RIM AND LIDS OPEN.TRASH AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE TRASH FROM GROUND AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REMOVE DIRT ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES.
FOUND 5 POUNDS OF SHRIMP (VALUED AT $35) ON PREP TABLE AT 55.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING LINED WITH TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHTS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM END TO END AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND KITCHENWARE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO COFFEE NESTLE STATION,BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MOP SINK INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM,REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR COOLER FRONT AREA.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE NESTLE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED,VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUSTS BULI-UP.
A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NOT PROVIDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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