AUG 27
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 35/100
1938-1940 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 27, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 202025FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2025
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( Chicken, lamb...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at prep kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
There is a broken drain pipe at one of the hand-wash sinks in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Both low temp dish washing machines not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at final rinse. Instructed to provide proper final rinse sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 10 lbs of cooked rice at 87.3f on kitchen prep table, 10lbs of Hummus at 51.3 in walk-in cooler. Instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discard valued at $70.
MAY 142024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2024
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BAR WITH A CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER HAS A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISHES WERE FOUND IN SAID DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION #2579137 DATED 7-27-2023 BLOCKED BY PREVIOUS REPORT. SUMMARY UNABLE TO BE VIEWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY IS PLACED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AND CAN BE VIEWED PUBLICLY. NEW SUMMARY ISSUED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED INSIDE OF ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER, OVEN, AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2578794 DATED 7/19/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 192023FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2023
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FULLY SUPPLIED HANDWASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 3 EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MUSSELS ON THE MENU AND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA: SHRIMP AT 46.5F, CHICKEN AT 60.9F, AND SALMON AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SOUS VIDE COOKING AND VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL BEING GRANTED A VARIANCE BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL VARIANCE IS GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION 29.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BAR STORED INSIDE OF ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER, OVEN, AND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2320812 DATED 10/31/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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