Chicago Health Dept
5304 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026.
Missing sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
Faucet doesn't reach to all compartment , instructed to install a faucet neck.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" IN RIGHT CORNER OF BACK EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING AND SANITIZATION.
NOTED BOXES WITH FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING.
OBSSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NOTED TOMATO PRODUCT BEING STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT INTO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER.
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING
NOTED RAW WOOD USED FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN PALLETS WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED AND THE EXTERIOR OF ONION SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER PALLETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND THE VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL ONION STORAGE BINS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME FROM THE REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT, RINSE HIS HANDS WITH WATER IN 3 COMP. SINK, THEN PROCEED TO FOOD PREP AREA TO PREPARE FOOD-EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WHENEVER CHANGING TASKS AND WHEN RETURNING TO FOOD PREP AREA IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND HOT WATER-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES. PAINT RUSTY LEGS ON PREP TABLES.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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