Chicago Health Dept
1733 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
31 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT RESTRAINING HAIR EFFECTIVELY.(HAIR HANGING DOWN FROM SIDES).MUST RESTRAIN APPROPRIATELY.
FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID FRONT DOORS SWEEPS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS WHILE DINING IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE GARBAGE AND LITTER FROM THIS AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND FRYER CABINET,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN DERBIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER CRATES ALONG EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER AND KEEP DRY.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2222831 9/24/18 NOT CORRECTED #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED DIRT O THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNETH SODA DISPENSOR IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
NOTED ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER LOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR PICK. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot hold/display unit: 1lb of White rice 129.4f ($5 ); 1/4lb of brown rice @ 133.9F ($2); and 1/4lbs of barbacoa @ 133.7F ($5). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed must keep all hot foods @ 140F or above (and cold foods @ 40F or below). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, LIGHT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENING SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES AND ICE CHUTE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSE HAND SINK BY THE DRY STORAGE RACKS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO KEEP FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRY AS POSSIBLE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BLUBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. MUST MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE DRY FOOD PRODUCT STORED.
REMOVE WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE DUSTY,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT BULBS AT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SODA DSIPENSING MACHINE AT BASE WHERE LIQUID IS DISPENSED TO REMOVE STICKY BUILD-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FOOD PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR OF RESTAURANT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED,FOUND NO CONSUMMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED AS REQUIRED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST RE-CAULK SURFACES ABOVE 3COMP SINK,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AT REAR ABOVE MOP SINK AREA.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS ON TABLES IN DINING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER CUSTOMERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE COMPUTER EQUIPMENTS AND CASH REGISTER ABOVE OPEN FOOD DISPLAY SERVING AREA IN REAR FOOD PERP AREA TO A NON-FOOD HANDLING OR NON-FOOD HOLDING AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE ALL CLEANED UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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