SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4733 W 76TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed

8 of 12 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

NOV 19
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.

APR 2
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING BEVERAGES AND HANDLING ICE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD (FOOD DEFINITION INCLUDES ICE AND BEVERAGES)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

APR 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME IN WHICH FACILITY PREPARING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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JUL 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS DIRTY (GREASE & DEBRIS). MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

APR 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS DIRTY (GREASE & DEBRIS). MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.

JUN 22
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND WAREWASH MACHINE WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

OCT 14
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR SERVICE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WITH ALL HAIR IN RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. GREASE ON FRYER WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 8-10 HOUSE FLIES IN REAR BAG POP AREA. 2 FRUIT FLIES AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS REMOVE STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WITH ALL HAIR IN RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. GREASE ON FRYER WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON THE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DRIVE THRU PAYMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

NOV 12
2020
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

SEE VIOLATION#2

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON THE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR PREP SALAD COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DRIVE THRU PAYMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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