Chicago Health Dept
748 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.
5-205.15- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/9/2020 REPORT #2382766 NOT CORRECTED. #51- OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, FRONT DINING AREA AND THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. #51- NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION. #54- OUTSIDE GROUND AT ENCLOSURE AREA NOT MAINTAINED UNDER THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS LAYERED SOLID OIL FROM CEMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEANED,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57-: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MANAGER DRINKING A BEVERAGE FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD AREA AND BEVERAGES THAT ARE COVERED.
INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOTED AT 75.3F AND AT 82.5 IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT BOTH WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND THE PLASTIC DISPENSING SHOOTS OF THE DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND GREEN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE FOR CONSUMPTION INTERIOR SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREEN AND BLACK SLIME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS SLICED TOMATOES ON SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. SLICED TOMATOES NOTED AT 58.2F AND 58.4F. MANAGER STATES THE TOMATOES WERE STORED THERE AT 6:30 AM. A STICKER ON THE CONTAINERS INDICATED A DISCARD TIME OF 2PM. THE TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15 AM. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS WERE BEING MAINTAINED ON THE SLICED TOMATOES. ONLY A STICKER WITH 2PM MARKED. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE LOGS, USING TIME/TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
NOTED MENS TOILET WITH EXCESSIVE FECES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TILED WALL NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE SODA SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FRO 7-09-20 REPORT #2382766 NOT CORRECTED. #'S 51- OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, FRONT DINING AREA AND THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.---#51- NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.---#54- OUTSIDE GROUND AT ENCLOSURE AREA NOT MAINTAINED UNDER THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS LAYERED SOLID OIL FROM CEMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---#55-: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEANED,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---#57-: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2383766 ON 7-9-20. MUST POST SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" OF GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, FRONT DINING AREA AND THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR AT ICE MACHINE AREA. FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. AT 3:10pm PLUMBER REPORTED ON SITE,ABLE TO UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
OUTSIDE GROUND AT ENCLOSURE AREA NOT MAINTAINED UNDER THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS LAYERED SOLID OIL FROM CEMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEANED,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, FRONT DINING AREA AND THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT NONE OF THE FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL RANGING FROM 66.3F TO 66.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS BURGERS SANDWICHES ETC., INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CORNERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE, FRONT DINING AREA AND THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2071641, DATED 7/31/17. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1953764, DATED, 11/21/16. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #32; MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1953764, DATED, 11/21/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO, CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN NUGGETS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE,POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA ,BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND AT 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALL TRIM THROUGHOUT PREP,DINING AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM/SHAKE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP VISIBLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE LETTER FROM CITY PLUMBING DEPT STATING LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP IN ADJACENT BUILDING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA ,BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALL TRIM THROUGHOUT PREP,DINING AND DISH WASHING AREAS,
MUST INSTALL A FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM/SHAKE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM
MUST INSTALL HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA ,BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND AT 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALL TRIM THROUGHOUT PREP,DINING AND DISH WASHING AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM/SHAKE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM
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