SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EUREST DINING SERVICES @ SAFER FOUNDATION.

BEAT. 48/100

3210 W ARTHINGTON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PASTA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICTAE HOLDER ON PREMISE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF GROUND BEEF THAWING ON SHEET PANS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER @70F OR BELOW.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Temperature
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3 DOOR FREEZER/COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAR 23
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS AGAINST EAST WALL TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2023
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, BACON) WERE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN LOWER LEVEL UNISEX RESTROOM AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 85.1F-85.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES.(ALTERNATIVE RESTROOM AVAILABLE ON UPPER LEVEL) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BETWEEN 2-DOOR STAINLESS STEEL COOLERS AGAINST EAST WALL TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING AND CABINETS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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JAN 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS (CHICKEN PATTIES,PASTA,MILK,DELI MEATS,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET AND STOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL AND LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

JAN 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW CAUSING THE WATER TO TEMPORARILY BACK UP INTO THE NEXT COMPARTMENT WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025

MAY 31
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

JUN 26
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE UPPER WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER WALLS AND CEILING WITH FRP OR OTHER CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAY 3
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MAY 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNRS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE STORAGE ROOM

MAY 21
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

MAY 14
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOW USED AS A DRY STORAGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 181.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.

JAN 22
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 15
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE DEAD COOLERS WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED. FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL INSIDE THE COOLERS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND AT THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONE AT THE FAUCET AND THE OTHER AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 5
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL THE OVENS.

FEB 26
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND MICE 20-25 MICE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALSO THE DOUBLE DOOR AND THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ALL THE DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND HAVE YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH COME HERE AND SERVICE THE AREAS. MUST MAKE THE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL THE OVENS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT.

OCT 7
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MOP CLOSET.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM MARCH 2010 WAS CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 12
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MOP SINK DOOR.SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR TILE DAMAGED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON REAR DOORS& FRONT.SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR SODA STATION.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REAR PREP AREA NEEDS SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.MISSING LID ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

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