MAR 4
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BUST OUTS.
EAT. 93/100
5200 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed
Passed all 5 inspections (1 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
JAN 222026PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4TH POUND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND 1/4 POUND COOKED ONIONS ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER UNDERNEATH GRIDDLE WITH TEMPERATURES FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 45 AND 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-48-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH LID HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LID.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS/STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.
APR 242023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHROOM AREA WITH NO DRAINBOARD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND BOXES FROM CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TILES IN REAR MOP CLOSET UNDERNEATH DOOR CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT WITHOUT A COVER FOR DRAIN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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