SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3010 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 22, 2025 · passed

8 of 10 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 22
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 1-DOOR STAND UP DOUGH COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PANTRY.

JAN 27
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

FEB 5
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:RICE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES(2 ADULTS AND 5 BABIES) AT EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR HINGES AT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR,HEAVELY LEAKING.REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. LID NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. LID MUST BE CLOSED TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS:IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT OUT AND STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 25
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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NOV 22
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENTSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHTBUBS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ABOVE THE HOODED VENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MAR 26
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOMS DOORS LOCATED AT PRIVATE DINING SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRATES STORED BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 15
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUFFET PANS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STACKED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BANQUET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN REAR PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

DEC 17
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11- MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRIP PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FOR GREASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 5
2019
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIRRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES, STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE PARTY ROOM. MUST PROVIDE 100 DEGREE F.(THERE IS HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL HAND WASHING SINK, 3 COMPT SINK, MOP SINK AND THE 2 WASHROOM IN THE MAIN DINING AREA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INISDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BOTH WASHROOM VENTILATION IN THE PARTY ROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRIP PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FOR GREASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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