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Chicago Health Dept

4701 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 9 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25
2026
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT CLEAN AND DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2638258 DATED JUNE 10 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE TRAP AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUN 17
2026
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TORN NOT INSECT PROOF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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

6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2638258 DATED JUNE 10 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 10
2026
FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD CERTIFICATE BOUGHT IN. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CUSTARD FILLED DESSERTS ($15). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MOVE THAN 20 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASMENT AREA; OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM AND STORAGE OUTSIDE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN AND IN FRONT COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR TORN NOT INSECT PROOF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, AND IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 2
2025
PASS · 0 violations

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