SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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YOUR CALL. 54/100

3422 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 19, 2025 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE NOT TIGHTLY SEALED ON SIDES WITH 1/4IN GAPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING IN ALL SPACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MARKED DESIGNATING WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR FEMALE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SPACE WHERE DRINKS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TIGHT SEALED FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

DEC 24
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE SPACE WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STORED IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS CRACKED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING TILES IN SPOTS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR PREP AREA WELL, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS, CARDBOARD, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOORS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 17
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 28 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SCATTERED NEAR THE BAIT BOX AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SAID AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VISION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED STORAGE SPACE WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STORED IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS CRACKED, DAMAGED, AND MISSING TILES IN SPOTS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR PREP AREA WELL, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS, CARDBOARD, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOORS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2024
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @46F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ 100F AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 28 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SCATTERED NEAR THE BAIT BOX AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SAID AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VISION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES IN SPOTS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR PREP AS WELL AS DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH FLOORS MATS, CARDBOARD ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOORS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTURUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE SPACE WHERE BEVERAGES ARE STORED IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVAT ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 2
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS DAMAGED IN SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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