Chicago Health Dept
4300 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).
9 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Dec 2025.
4-402.11 : OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND COOKS/SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REPLACING
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND COOKS/SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY REPLACING
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN WASHROOMS AND IN NORTHEAST DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO ROOM S116 IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, BROKEN AND UNECESSARY ITEMS
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2611513 CONDUCTED ON 2/03/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (55) OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA SUCH AS OVEN, 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, STORAGE RACK AND GRILL. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR WATER DRIP AT PIPE BELOW RINSE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA SUCH AS OVEN, 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, STORAGE RACK AND GRILL. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED CHUNKS OF ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST.
MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED RUSTY AND CHIPPED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPL ACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2528508 DATED:08/25/2021 #39--ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 3/15/2023.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AT MPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41 F. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
3-307.11--ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.
2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
6-301.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER AT MPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41 F. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-305.14 ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.
5-402.13 FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED (CORRECTED ON SITE - MAINTENANCE FIXED THE FLOOR DRAIN)
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2366079 ISSUED ON 03-19-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #10 - 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HANDSINK #47 - 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. #49 - 4-602.13INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #51 - 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 - 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #57 - 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COFFEE STATION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HANDSINK
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FOUND HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA (RIGHT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR (NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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