Chicago Health Dept
5200 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
20 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS HANDWASHING SINKS,TOILETS,SHALL BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THEM CLEAN.
OBSERVED (OUTSIDE) GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE SPLASHED DEBRIS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.19--OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET AT THE FRONT HAND SINK COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS AND BEVERAGES FOR CUSTOMERS.STORING SOILED MULTI-USE COFFEE UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET AT THE FRONT HAND SINK COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER AND ROLLING CART UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SMALL WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN LARGE WALK IN FREEZER
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES AN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON NORTH SIDE WALL BY LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SMALL WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN LARGE WALK IN FREEZER
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES AN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON NORTH SIDE WALL BY LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR APPROX.1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF MENTIONED DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TOP LEFT TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND AROUND GASKETS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AT REAR OF FLOOR IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PROCEDURE ON CLEANING AFTER AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST DEVELOP A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAP AROUND PIPES BY THE CEILING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. MUST SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND RE SEAL THE FLOOR OF THE WALK ON COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F.AT THIS TIME, IS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILKS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED ALMOND MILK AT 68.0F,MILKS AT 48.9F ETC. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THERE IS NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.1F-73.6F.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,INTERIORS CABINETS/SHELVINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS,TOASTER OVENS ON SHELF ABOVE THE CREAM CHEESE PREP COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,DOUGHNUT RACK DISPLAY ETC.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE STAINS AND FOOD DEBRI.
MUST CLEAN WALL TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT AND THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA.
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER DECORATING AN ICE CREAM CAKE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED FOODS INSIDE COOLER,
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY AND DETAIL CLEAN.
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD PRODUCT, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND STORE IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT RPOERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. WALK-IN FRREZER HAS EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CEILING.
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY AND DETAIL CLEAN.
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEARBASKIN SIDE NOT PROVIDED WITH COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER AT HANDSINK.
THERMOMETER NOT WORKING IN INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CABINETS,CARTS AND MICROWAVE OVEN AT PREP AREAS AND MOP SINK AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A).
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MENS WASHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DONUT CASE. CAULKING WORN OUT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON MILK COOLER DOORS AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE AND COFFEE MACHINES, COUNTERS CABINETS THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA AND OVEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →
Report an error on this page →