Chicago Health Dept
5636 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES AND ICE CREAM IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT CUSTOMER AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
OBSERVED OPEN CUP WITH SODA POP INSIDE ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT. MUST DRINK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF TOPPINGS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR ICE CREAM AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WEARING VISORS WITHOUT A HAIRNET. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED GREASE ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2023, REPORT #2576948. #58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOORS.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED HANGING ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER UNIT AND CONDIMENT ICE CREAM TOPPINGS ROLLING CART WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING. (NO MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK 9FRONT PREP, WASHROOMS).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.FIRST INFORMED ON 12/31/2018-SEE REPORT #2243956 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL BY NEXT INSPECTION.FIST INFORMED ON 12/31/2018 SEE REPORT#2243956. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
RESTROOM DOORS FOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM NO PROPERLY CLOSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CLOSING DEVICES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE #60 BELOW
: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PREVIOUSLY TOLD ON 12/31/2019 SEE REPORT#2243959 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY' PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BLIZZARD COLLAR) AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PROPER SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT (04-13-2017) NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDERNEATH FRYERS.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR PROPER TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
ALL EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN FINGERS AT 135.1F, 134.4F, 125.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN MULTIPLE TASK, HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (MAKING SANDWICHES, SHAKES, BANANA SPLIT ETC.) AND HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. NO BARE HANDS ALLOWED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND REAR OUTSIDE (SHED) DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING BETWEEN GROUND AND AROUND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR, ALSO FOUND OVER 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER (GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDERNEATH FRYERS.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL) IN FRONT PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR PROPER TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
ALL EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, AND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR, IN REAR AREA AND BACK AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, BETTER MAINTAIN, AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND CLEAN DAILY,
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MENS BATHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL AND FRYER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Cabinet shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in walk in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area behind prep table not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and rear kitchen storage areas shall be replaced.
SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE EXTERIOR SHED STORAGE TO 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TOB REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS ARE MISSING FROM 2 FRONT 2 DOOR COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
FOOD HANDLER AT GRILL NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
Above violation still remaining (Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).).
Above violation still remaining (Damaged/stained celing tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired).
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
Cutting board that had gaps, damaged, shall be replaced. Front storage shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Damaged/stained celing tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT THE REAR UNDER AND BEHIND CABINETS AND UNDER 2 DOOR FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR CAP/ HAIRNET DURING PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR CAP AT ALL TIMES
Exterior between cooking equipment and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and in shedd not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and elevate boxes 6inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
Ventilation filters in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
Floor in outside shed and in prep area along wall base not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Adequate light not provided insde shed. Instructed to install light.
Toilet room doors not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Women's toilet leaking at bottom side. Instructed to repair or reseal around base. Cold water pressure at handsink in men's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST RECAULKED AND MUST BE CLEAN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES AND CABINETS AT THE REAR SIDE UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER CASHIER'S AREA AND FRONT SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH 6 INCH HOLE,MUST BE SEALED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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