Chicago Health Dept
1820 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
9 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1" GAP AT THE DOOR BASE OF THE BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
6-201.13 THE MISSING WALL AT THE BASEBOARD LINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST REPLACE THE WALL AND BASEBOARD COVING. HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE ADULT WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
6-201.16 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. 1" GAP AT THE DOOR BASE OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
MISSING WALL AT THE BASEBOARD LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST REPLACE THE WALL AND BASEBOARD COVING.HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE ADULT WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A POT IN THE DISH AREA TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE POT FROM THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK (LAST COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
3-306.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION THAT IS AT LEAST 6FT IN HEIGHT AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK WITH A FLOOR DRAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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