FEB 4
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FOODHERO.
EAT. 83/100
3331 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
AUG 132025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UPSTAIRS RESTROOM DOORS NO FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASMENT PREP.NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FLAT TAP GRILL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SURROUNDING BAKERY PREP EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, ALONGSIDE OF FREEZING UNITS AND ROLLING STORAGE CARTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 232024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN 2ND THE COFFEE PREP AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS AND COFFEE SPILLS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FREEZER UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 NOTED BURNED-OUT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
MAY 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED PROSCUITTO @67F,8 OZ FRESH PANELLA CHEESEF @62, 2.5 LBS SLICED SALAMI,4 LBS RED SALSA @68F, 8 LBS SALSA VERDE @ 69F, 1LB COOKED STEAK @59F, 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 60F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE A 2 DOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. TOTAL COST OF ITEMS: $150. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 CDOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN PREP AREA TEMPERATURE @ 68F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED CHICKEN, TOFU, STEAK, SALSA) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN 2ND THE COFFEE PREP AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS AND COFFEE SPILLS. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FREEZER UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED BURNED-OUT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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NOV 292023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: RAW BRICK WALLS IN NEWLY ADDED 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW BRICK SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NOV 222023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN NEWLY ADDED UNAPPROVED PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET AND SHELVING UNIT ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW BRICK WALLS IN NEWLY ADDED 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW BRICK SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
AUG 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REPAIR.
SEP 92022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED COOKING VESSELS, PLATES, AND BOWLS NOT STORED IN INVERTED POSITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL TABLE AND COOKWARE WHILE STORING TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT OF FACILITY IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 142021FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE FROM LICENSED COMPANY. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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