Chicago Health Dept
1260 S UNION AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
WALLBASE NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND TRASH BIN NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK, AND TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CLEAN THE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS,FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2587229 ON 12/20/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #52-UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMPLIANT WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58-OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP CONNECT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMPLIANT WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT COVERED IN BLACK GARBAGE BAGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATTH AND BEHIND BOTH COOK LINES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2563933 DATED 9/20/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/8/2022, REPORT #2563326. #38-OBSERVED OVER 200 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OVER 200 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED RUSTED SHELVES & SURFACES INSIDE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE SERVICE WINDOW IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2370123 CONDUCTED ON 5/5/2020: (#57) 2-102.13: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA, BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS POSTED BEHIND THE BUSINESS LICENSE; INSTRUCTED TO POST VISIBLY TO THE PUBLIC.
MUST DISCONTINUE USING CARDBOARD AS FLOOR MATS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR MATS THAT ARE NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, USED ONLY TO KEEP CAN SODA'S COLD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE & PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT 2099082, DATED 10/25/2017. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32:OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR.
MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL (CORNER) BEHIND HAMBURGER MAKER MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ALSO, SEAL SMALL HOLE IN CEILING (ABOVE WHERE LADDER IS STORED)IN REAR STORAGE.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE, EMBEDDED ALONG CAULKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND RESURFACE AREA. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION, ON FAN/VENT COVERS, IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN, ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING, AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT COUNTER, UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE WASTE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE, EMBEDDED ALONG CAULKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND RESURFACE AREA. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION, ON FAN/VENT COVERS, IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN, ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORING, AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT COUNTER, UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS.
: CLEAN THE DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL CEILINGS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIV3 DUST BUILD-UP AND COB WEBS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL DOORS.
30 SMALL FLIES OBSERVED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN ONION PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ONIONS IF NECESSARY, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR, METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT). CLEAN ALL METAL FLOOR PLATES UNDERNEATH BARRELS IN REAR.
CLEAN THE DIRT, STAINS, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL REAR SECTIONS. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL CEILINGS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE EXCESSIV3 DUST BUILD-UP AND COB WEBS FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL DOORS.
REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT(S) IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A BENT FRAME AND A MISSING LID AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES(I.E., BEEF PATTIES IN GRAY CONTAINERS).
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE PEPPER CANISTERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK.
MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF ICE BOX FREEZER.
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the grease buildup behind the soda cooler next to the fryers.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KEEP THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF THE ICE IN THE BIN OF THE MACHINE. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use.
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