SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1982 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed

3 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2026
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH PINK MINERAL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS, BUCKETS AND BROOMS ON GROUND BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-9-2024, REPORT #2597188. #58--2-102.13/ NOTED 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)/ NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE DOORS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13/ NOTED 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.

JUL 2
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/2/24 AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE DOORS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE RACK NOT CLEAN AND VENT ABOVE MOP SINK WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED 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.

MINORChemical Safety
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 37 - "ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME." AND 53 - MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM FROM INSPECTION #2573163, CONDUCTED ON 3/24/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES STILL NOT BEING FILLED OUT BY EMPLOYEES. ALL BLANK. INSTRUCTED THE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MIXING BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. REVIEWED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

STORED BULK POTATOES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.----CLEAN BAKING SHEETS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY CLEAN FLOOR. FLOORS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING AND BEHIND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-20-21 REPORT #2535046 NOT CORRECTED #58- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2535046 ON 10-20-21 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. REVIEWED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES NOT FILLED OUT BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED COOK PUTTING RAW HAMBURGER WITH GLOVED HANDS ON GRILL AND THEN CHANGING GLOVES AND GRABBING A ROLL AND CHEESE. COOK DID NOT WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BLENDER USED FOR MILKSHAKES IN HANDWASHING SINK ON SERICE LINE. INSTALL ADDITIONAL FOOD PREPARTION SINK FOR MILKSHAKES AND BLENDER RINSING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES NOT SIGNED. MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED DUMP SINK WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP DISPENSER. DUMP SINK IS TO BE USED AS DUMP SINK ONLY. NO HANDWASHING OF ANY KIND CAN TAKE PLACE IN DUMP SINK. REMOVE PAPER TOWLES AND HAND SOAP.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

NOV 21
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD A HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE POS MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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