JUL 30
2025
PASS · 0 violations
DICKENS/BURLING APARTMENTS.
Chicago Health Dept
2111 N HALSTED · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
40
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 13
2024
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 27
2023
PASS 1 violation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
APR 21
2022
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
APR 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND LUNCH BOXES STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER, THE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES(5 BOXES) AT TEMP OF 48F, 49.6F, AND 49.8F.CHICKPEAS SALAD(6 BOXES) AT TEMP OF 50F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 50F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION TEMPERATURE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE STOVE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE MICROWAVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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MAR 25
2019
PASS 2 violations
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S COAT STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PERSONAL CLOTHING/ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED STAFF AREAS NOT IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
OCT 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
JUL 25
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE HOOD. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM THE WALL VENT IN THE DINING ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,SOUP,CANTALOUPE,ETC).MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)NO CITATION ISSUED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HEATING WALL BASE VENTS IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA
MAR 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STUFFED CABBAGE,WAX BEANS,DICED PEARS,MILK,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION CORRECTED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN AT STOVE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 4
2016
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY AND DINING ROOM EXIT DOOR WITH A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020) NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR WALL CABINETS AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,ROLLING CART.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN,HOLE IN WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN AT STOVE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REFRIGERATOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA.
JUL 16
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING STATION AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BASEBOARD ON WALL IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 10
2014
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ClEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
JUL 3
2014
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, SIDE GARBAGE DOOR AND BOILER ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND MIDDLE BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ORIGINAL COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ClEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BOILER ROOM AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must clean in detail the walls in the prep area/kitchen with food splashed and maintain.
DEC 2
2013
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE UNDERNEATH KITCHEN CABINETS.
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