Chicago Health Dept
3288 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 9 critical violations in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS VEGGIE OMELETTE, BACON, EGG AND CHEESES CHILAQUILES, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2638551 ON 06/15/2026. #25. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF ETC. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS VEGGIE OMELETTE, BACON, EGG AND CHEESES CHILAQUILES, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2638075 ON 06/08/2026. VIOLATION#25. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF ETC. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF ETC. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES SUCH AS CHAIRS, BUCKETS, CARDBOARD BOXES, WOOD ETC. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LCOATED IN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE CREAM MAKER STORED IN TOILET ROOM ON SOUTH END OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM TOILET ROOM AND STORE IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED BROKEN 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA OPPOSITE POS SYSTEM AND 2 NONFUNCTIONAL 1 DOOR COOLERS ALSO IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS IN HOOD DO NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES 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 ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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