APR 14
2025
PASS · 0 violations
DONA TOLA.
Chicago Health Dept
3751 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 7
2025
FAIL 6 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LAW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PREMISES HAS A HOT TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHIG AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573856 ON 04/07/2023. #10. NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. #53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:-FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE PREP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA --FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SINKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ---MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA ---DIRTY DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #56. NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 7
2023
PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED RAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (LARGE HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE PREP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA --FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SINKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ---MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE BASEMENT CEILING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA ---DIRTY DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
MAR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 192F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE.
FEB 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11-OBSERVED 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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED ON WALL ON RIGHT WHEN ACCESSING BASEMENT. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-FLOORS WALLS AND CIELING OF BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE IF ANY DRY FOOD STORAGE OR LIQUOR IS STORED IN BASEMENT.
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FEB 7
2020
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED 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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAMINATION NOT PREVENTED FROM CUSTOMERS ACCESSING WASHROOM TO AN ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION NEEDED ON DUMP/SERVICE SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN SAME FRONT SERVICE/DUMP SINK AND ADJACENT ICE BIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT ICE MACHINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED ON WALL ON RIGHT WHEN ACCESSING BASEMENT. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND MUST BE REMOVED. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS WALLS AND CIELING OF BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE IF ANY DRY FOOD STORAGE OR LIQUOR IS STORED IN BASEMENT.
JAN 2
2020
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED 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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF RESTROOMS THAT A SNEEZE GUARD IS REQUIRED TO PROTECT FOOD SERVICE AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS.
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