SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COMMUNITY.

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4038 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed with conditions

10 of 13 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 12
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE MICROWAVE AND THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

DEC 19
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 15
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL AT BAR AREA. MUST FILL OR SEAL HOLES FOR SMOOTH AND CLEAN FINISH.

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AUG 18
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL OF HALLWAY IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN WASH BOWL SINK AND WALL IN LEFT CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST FILL TO SECURE SINK TO WALL. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

JUN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABEL SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF (TWO) 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING STOVE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT KITCHEN COFFEE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED COOLER EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO CHEST FREEZER AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAR 26
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCASE (SMOOTHLY FOR EASY CLEANING) WASTE WATER LINE IN REAR OF BASEMENT AREA BY ICE MACHINE OR REMOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL BRICK WALL BEHIND DINING LEADING TO KITCHEN AREA.-----------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL BOTTOM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, LIQUOR ROOM AND INSIDE OFFICE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR (UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM ETC) FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

APR 13
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed pots and pans stacked on shelves in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed all multi use items must be inverter during storage. Must maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found dust build up in walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

OCT 23
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 16
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED DISH WASHER HANDLING AND LOADING DIRTY DISHES THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN DUTIES. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND INSTRUCTED TO RE-WASH ALL AFFECTED DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL WASH ATTEMPTS AND INSTALLING FRESH SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSING SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#34-FLOOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNEVEN FROM SEALED, UNUSED CATCH BASIN COVER. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED, WRAPPED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN AND NOT DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR.

JAN 8
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNEVEN FROM SEALED, UNUSED CATCH BASIN COVER. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BRICK WALL AT COOKS LINE FOOD WINDOW MUST BE SEALED TO BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BOX FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COOKS LINE VENTILATION NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM BOTH BAR ICE BINS TO PROPER DRAIN LINE.

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