Chicago Health Dept
2640 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
2-102.13 NOTED MULTIPLE CERTIFFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND DIRT BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED MULTIPLE CERTIFFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR SALT, SUGAR, ETC CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREATHING.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, STEAK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED MISSING AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT PREP LINE HANDWASH SINK AND THE RIGHT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED MISSING AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREATHING.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILE NEED RE-GROUTING UNDERNEATH THE REAR SODA SYRUP STORAGE RACK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (01/23/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
- MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE PROTECTED FROM EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE COMPLETE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ADDRESSED ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE VIOLATION CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER COOKING GRILLS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 3LB. COOKED BROWN RICE 135.3F,2LBS. CUT LETTUCE 50.8F,2LBS.GUACAMOLE 47.6F.IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD SERVING LINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.7LBS.$45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BROWN RICE,CUT LETTUCE,GUACAMOLE).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR AND IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE REAR/DISHWASHING AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BROWN/BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE REAR MIDDLE NOZZLE LEAKING, ALSO THE SPRAYER WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED GREEN CUTTING BOARD WITH A DARK COLOR, AND THE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IS ORANGE IN COLOR. BOTH IN POOR REPAIR, INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, ONLY PHOTO COPY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST ORIGINALS(CITY OF CHICAGO). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED THE GREEN CUTTING BOARD WITH A DARK COLOR, AND THE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IS ORANGE IN COLOR BOTH IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.ALSO REATTACH MISSING VENT COVER REAR.
OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. ALSO, 1 OF 2 DUMPSTER MISSING LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE)
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler need detailed cleaning(corners).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOUND THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not provided for prep coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Beef at 146.2 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises with city of chicago certificate and have certificate posted at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under soda dispenser, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean .
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Several leaks noted under soda dispenser unit. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks.
Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraint while in food preparation area.
Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Front entry door has 1/4 inch at bottom in middle of double entry doors. Instructed to repair doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Previous inspection report summary not displayed or posted in plain view of the customers. Establishment does not have the inspection report summary posted. Instructed that the inspection report summary must be available and posted conspicuous inside establishment for customers view. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).
Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under soda dispenser, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean .
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Several leaks noted under soda dispenser unit. Instructed to repair to prevent leaks.
Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraint while in food preparation area.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST CAULK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE RUBBER TUBING INSIDE ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED WARPED LID/COVER OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER (MIDDLE) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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