AUG 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DASH OF SALT AND PEPPER.
EAT. 84/100
2201 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 20, 2025 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STOED ITEMS THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST BE ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT AND MUST MAITAIN THEM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS BULBS ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
AUG 152023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR HANDLE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLER. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---UNUSED DEEP FRYER STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE STORED CLEAN, FREE OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 162022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
LID AT GARBAGE CONTAINER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS TOO SMALL FOR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE
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FEB 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED A REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU BUT NO DISCLOSURE(*) LINKING THE REMINDER TO THE PRODUCTS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INCLUDING BURGERS, LOX ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON COUNTERS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD ALONG FRONT OF COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. THIS CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE RESISTANT TO THE SCRATCHING OF DARK GROOVES INTO THE WOODS SURFACE. MAINTAIN THIS BOARD AT ALL TIMES OR REMOVE. OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING BOTTOM OF GRILL AREA. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE WATER INTAKE LINES OF THE COFFEE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE WATER INTAKE LINES FOR ALL COFFEE MACHINES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING CUPS, PHONES. CLOTHING. ALL PERSONAL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHEILDING HANGING ABOVE FOOD SERVICE AREA. SHIELDED, COATED OR SHATTER REISITANT BULBS NEED TO BE USED IN FOOD SERVICE AREAS.
JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DUCT COVER ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE DUCT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO CEILING PROVIDED ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING,ALSO BRICK WALL CRUMBLES OPENING BETWEEN THE BRICKS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IS REPAIRED AND SMOOTH TO CLEAN.
JAN 292020FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT FRONT WEST PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DUCT COVER ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE DUCT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO CEILING PROVIDED ABOVE THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING,ALSO BRICK WALL CRUMBLES OPENING BETWEEN THE BRICKS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IS REPAIRED AND SMOOTH TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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