Chicago Health Dept
305-307 E GARFIELD · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE FURNACE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT USE) NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE TO USE THE 3 COMP SINK UNTIL REPAIR. DISH MAHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY AND CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTER. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2345308 ON 11-7-19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: (#60)MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION violation 7-38-005.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA BEHIND UNDER THE COUNTER WINE COOLER, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DROPPINGS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND UNDER THE SINK IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER WASHROOM. (ALL NOTED ON THE 307 E GARFIELD SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT) MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
SEE VIOLATION #60.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION: #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2243843 DATED 12/26/2018 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
6-501.13 MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT PACKAGED FOODS ITEMS(SANDWICHES) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER OF RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR BOTH PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AT BAR .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED DRINKING STRAWS ON DISPLAY FOR SELF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED OR AN APPROVED DISPENSER.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR 1ST FL. MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE RUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, THE WALL OF THE SUB PUMP ROOM AND ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUMP PUMP IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.
MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DETERGENT FOR THE MECHANICAL WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE MAY PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSIDE THE FRYER,ALONG THE COOK LINE,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO, BEHIND THE COFFEE BAR ALONG WALLS AND ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE PREP TABLES. ALSO, IN THE BASEMENT ON OPEN SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DINING AREA,UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER THE SOILED LINEN HAMPER, NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN THE REAR BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK, IN THE REAR METER ROOM ON LEDGES, IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND IN THE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE REAR BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SOILED LINEN HAMPER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN/CRACKED PLATES, BOWLS, AND OTHER MULTI-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN EACH WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES AND THE INTERIOR OF MOP SINKS.
MUST REPAIR OVERHEAD LEAK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT EACH ICE MACHINE WHERE MISSING. NOTED WATER FROM THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES OVER THE DRAIN TO PREVENT SPLASHING. MUST ALSO INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE BAR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE CAFE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS AND .IN THE BASEMENT BAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS. MUST ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE SIDES OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ALONG WALLS, IN THE WASHROOM, IN THE FURNACE ROOM, AND IN THE UNFINISHED AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CLOSETS AND IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA AND GAPS IN BRICK WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY DISH WASHER HE SWEPT THE FLOOR AND HANDLED THE DUST PAN LEFT THE KITCHEN CAME BACK WITH A PLASTIC BIN OF DIRTY DISHES AND PLACED THEM IN DISH WATER AND BEGAN WASHING DISHES WITH OUT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,ALSO THE COOK LEFT OUT OF THE KITCHEN HAD PUSHED THE SWINGING DOOR WITH HIS HANDS CAME IN AND HANDLED A BOWL AND PUT FOOD INSIDE OF IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN, BAR AREA & BASEMENT PREP STORAGE AREA,ON MOTOR OF STOVE,INSIDE LOWER CABINET OF FRYER,IN PLASTIC BIN WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,BOOK & DISH SHELVES IN DINING AREA,BAR AREA AT GLASS STORAGE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/10/15.RODENT PROOF DOOR.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
MUST SEAL HOLE IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL LEAKY WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR TOILETROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA STORAGE.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL & MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT 2 DOOR FREEZER,1ST. FLOOR BOX FREEZER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND 1ST. FLOOR REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED ICE BIN WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FRONT NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINE FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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