Chicago Health Dept
2406 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT COVERING AS WELL FRONT HOUSE EMPLOYEE EATING MUFFIN NEAR BREAD STORAGE AND HOT HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE EATING AND BEVERAGES AWAY FROM FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
3-601.11 OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
4-501.11 OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 0PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 50PPM AND 100PPM TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANIZE KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (3 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, PORTIONED, HASH, DICED HAM, LIQUID EGGS, 2 DOZEN EGGS, 3 LBS CHORIZO. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGED BETWEEN 49-55F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
OBSERVED COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA @52F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOOD (DICED HAM, CHORIZO, POTATOES). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEASONED BREADING STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE LID TORN WITH INTERNAL INSULATION EXPOSED AND SPILLING OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED DIPPER WELL ON HANDWASHING SIDE OF SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDE OF BREAD WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BEING.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-23 INSPECTION # 2571316: VIOLATION 55 .OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.V58. OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560193 ON 7/1/22 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (ONIONS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, CHORIZO AT 51.6F, CHEESE AT 51.1F, AND SALSA AT 50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE OR DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED IN A POSITION ON THE WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DIPPER WELL THAT COULD CONTAMINATE THE WATER AND UTENSILS IN THE DIPPER WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT SOAP OR WATER FROM HAND WASHING CANNOT CONTAMINATE CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE DIPPER WELL.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ONE END CAP MISSING FROM ONE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2401652 DATED ON 09/25/20 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, #55 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BOTH SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE IS AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEANS, SALSA, MEAT. ETC) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2- MALE FOOD HANDLERS DEMONSTRATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS READY TO EAT BACON AND LINK SAUSAGES.OBSERVED 1- MALE REMOVE COOKED BACON FROM CUTTING BOARD AND PLACED ON PLATE AND OTHER ONE PUT BACON AND SAUSAGE ON CUTTING BOARD TO PUT ON PLATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. SPINACH 55.0F,3LBS. DICED HAM 52.6F,1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 51.1F ON TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4LBS. 1/2 DOZEN.$18.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF THE USE OF GLOVES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST GROUT FLOOR AND REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ON FRONT SERVICE LINE .
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL AND PIPES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATES FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN 2ND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NOTED HOLE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE SECOND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUSR SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
FOUND CHORIZO, HAM, EGGS, SAUSAGE, MEATLOAF, CORNED BEEF HASH, AND STEAK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6F-58.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR UNIT SO IT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND 24 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, EGGS, CHEESE, BEEF, CREAMER, POTATOES), VALUED AT $40, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.4F TO 55.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE LARGE CAN OF LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOUND THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL FOOD PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVING AND ALL OTHER SHELVING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER MAIN GRILL AND INTERIOR OF FRYER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND UNDER BOOTHS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AT KITCHEN AND ELSEWHERE WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR PEELING INSULATION AT COLD WATER PIPE AT WALL NEXT TO BREAD TABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES SURROUNDING VENT IN FRONT OF FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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.MUST REPAIR VENTS IN BOTH LADIES RESTROOMS.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN/BETTER ORGANIZE/DECLUTTER WATER HEATER AREA ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE BY EXIT BACK DOOR.
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