Chicago Health Dept
5659 N CENTRAL AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).
24 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Dec 2025.
OBSERVED WATER LINE FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA DRINK MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING CLEAN WATER ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SERVICE AREA DRINK MACHINE WATER LINE TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
BLUE PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUS DRAIN QUICKLY.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
OBSERVED SOAP PUMP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS HARD TO PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIM ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF YELLOW AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 FREEZERS IN FACILITY COVERED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2587724 DATED 1/8/2024: #51 " OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS." #53 "OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." #57 "OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND LEAK AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
FOUND WORN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE GAS OVEN.MUST REPLACE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT PREMISES.(OLD COFFEE MACHINE,TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING REUSED AS FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE. MUST HAVE NON POROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.
HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP WITHOUT ANY LABELS (SPICES). MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN REAR WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED AS FLOOR LINERS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET BENEATH THE STORAGE RACKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.12 REPLACE THE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CHEST FREEZERS.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 49.1F, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 49.2F INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COKE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED FETA CHEESE AT 53.2F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 53.4F, OPENED JAR OF MAYONNAISE AT 54F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 52.9F, CUT TOMATOES AT 54.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $180. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTH THE 1 DOOR COKE PREP COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND FETA CHEESE. THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COKE PREP COOLER WAS AT 50F AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE WAS ALSO AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE THE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND CHEST FREEZERS.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH NO REMINDER NEXT TO PRODUCT(HAMBERGERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO PRODUCT FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENSER.
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH NO REMINDER NEXT TO PRODUCT(HAMBERGERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO PRODUCT FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND LEDGING OF CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LEDGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENSER.
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK, ORANGE,PINK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER,UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD TO ORDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS TO ORDER WEARING DIRTY CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN CLOTHES AND APRON TO BE PRESENTABLE TO THE CUSTOMER.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE BOXED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. REPLACE WITH WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINER.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.
EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT ALSO. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 12/10/18) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 12/10/19). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243341 DATED 12/10/19. #51, 5-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. #58- PA 100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. #56,6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR BY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (EXPIRY DATE-7 DAYS FROM PREP/COOKING DATE) INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER/BIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON TOP OF COOKING OVEN AND CARDBOARD LINER INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP/BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AROUND VENT PIPE ABOVE OVEN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REPLACE CEILING TILE WITH PEELING PAINT AT SAME AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR BY STORAGE AREA.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling pait/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS (COOKED ON SITE) STORED INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 REACH-IN COOLER (COKE/PEPSI COOLER) IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOPSINK FAUCET INSIDE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (CORNER) IN REAR PREP AREA.
GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZERS LID WITH TAPE TO HOLD TOGETHER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS OR COOLER DOORS AND REPLACE DEEP FREEZER LID OR REPLACE UNIT. LOWER STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
COOLER GASKETS, FILTERS ON EXAUST HOOD, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
CEILING AND WALLS NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.
UTILITY SINK NOT INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE. BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE OR SODA DISPNESERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSER.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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