APR 30
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DENNIS' B & K.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3806 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 30, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
OCT 282025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN THE BACK PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE PIZZA MAKERE AND PIZZA OVEN. MISSING PAINTON THE WALLS NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON EXHAUST PIPES ENCLOSURE LOCATED ABOVE PIZZA MAKER. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND REPAINT THE ENCLOSURE TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.
NOV 152023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF DOORS OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF ICE HOLDING MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MALE FOOD HANDLER MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
NOV 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BASINS OF HANDWASH SINKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STAINLEES STEEL WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, GAP INBETWEEN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT 2286177 5/2/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAY 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEATS AND CHEESES IN THE FREEZER AND ONE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AND FOR SERVICING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN REAR BACK KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
.OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 242019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WEST WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEATS AND CHEESES IN THE FREEZER AND ONE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BACK AREA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AND FOR SERVICING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN REAR BACK KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 252018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UPPER WINDOW ABOVE PIZZA OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILETROOM,GAPS IN WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD STORAGE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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