Chicago Health Dept
4867 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY MEASURED AT 98 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS MEASURED AT 100 F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. SEE COMMENTS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR ICE COFFEE AREA USED PRIMARILY TO STORE MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOUND NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER #2 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA (BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, STRAWBERRY FILLING ETC).
NOTED PEELING SURFACES INSIDE/AROUND ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES (INFRONT SERVICE AREA - BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE)
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO 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 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA AND COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO WATERLINE INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE AND BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. (BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, NEXT TO OVEN IN REAR, AND BY EXIT DOOR).-----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the ice cream coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR # 6 AND # 1. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-14-15,REPORT #1482981 #19-OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSED LIDS.WE OBSERVED BEES AND FLIES ON GARBAGE AND AROUND CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,AND IF NEEDED ADD GARBAGE PICK-UP OR ADDITION GARBAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME SITUATION THAT WAS OBSERVED ON 9-14-15. MANAGER CALLED THE JANITOR IN CHARGE OF THE MALL, WHICH WAS ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.PRESENTLY LIDS ARE CLOSED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
UP-GRADED TO VIOLATION #14
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER(#3) UNDER THE MILK MACHINE IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RAW WOOD PIECES UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER SURFACE IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN. NEED TO REPLACE SAID WOOD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM AT SAID SINK. BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD COFFEE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS FORMED ALSO ON KNOBS AND PANELS.PINK/BLACK SLIME OBSERVED AT PLASTIC GUARD OF BOTTOM OF ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSED LIDS.WE OBSERVED BEES AND FLIES ON GARBAGE AND AROUND CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,AND IF NEEDED ADD GARBAGE PICK-UP OR ADDITION GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER(#3) UNDER THE MILK MACHINE IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RAW WOOD PIECES UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER SURFACE IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN. NEED TO REPLACE SAID WOOD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM AT SAID SINK. BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD COFFEE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
DEBRIS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT
FRONT PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPER STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
FOUND DOOR BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST BE SMOOTH WITH NO OPENINGS.
NOTED STANDING WATER UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, prep table upper shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen prep area and under rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(not working), shall be repaired/replaced.
Caulking behind 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, damaged, shall be replaced/repair.
Walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices),reach in cooler shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, front counter areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings in rear prep areas not clean need cleaning, ceiling tiles in front prep area, sales floor area need cleaning.
Light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed), 3 compartment sink faucet was leaking at neck of faucet, shall be repair/replaced.
VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
VIOLATION #40 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE DRY STORE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA,(BEING USED AS A LINER).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE DONUT CASE, BEHIND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER ALL THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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