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Chicago Health Dept

1982 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

8 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 22
2026
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Documentation & 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
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & 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
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Serious Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

Minor Chemical 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 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Other
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.

Minor Other
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 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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

Critical Employee 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

Serious Employee 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.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Other
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 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & 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

Critical Employee 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.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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

NOV 21
2019
PASS 3 violations
Serious Employee 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.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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