FEB 11
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 68/100
6920 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 11, 2026 · passed
13 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD PREP ITEMS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT SERCURED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE SECURED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAINED WHEN FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET STEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22026FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2026
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD PREP ITEMS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT SERCURED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE SECURED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAINED WHEN FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WASTE WATER BACK UP IS OBSERVED WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO WASTEWATER IS PROPERLY DRAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET STEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 28
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
MAR 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER, RINSING OFF AND PLACING ON SHELF TO DRY. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SET UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
LARGE PLASTIC MULTI USE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR AND BEING USED TO PROP DOORS OPEN. INSTD TO USE MULTI USE CONTAINERS PROPERLY AND STORE ELEVATED AND INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON SURFACE SURRROUNDING CHICKEN CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PRENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.
AUG 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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APR 202022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROIVDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
MAR 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62020PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE THE FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005NO CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
APR 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 30LBS OF COOKED RICE IN COOLER AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE 86.4*f, 81.8*F, 77.9*F ALL RICE IS PREPARED FROM OTHER LOCATION 4226 S ARCHER. NO PROOF OF TIME PREPARED, DELIVERY TIME/TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RICE AND DENATURE WITH BLEACH. 30LBS RICE VALUE $165.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING CALUK, INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REST ROOMS.
MAY 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY/MOP SINK ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
JAN 82013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
JAN 312012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 272010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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