OCT 8
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GATEWAY FOUNDATION-KEDZIE CENT.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
1706 N KEDZIE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 8, 2025 · passed
9 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON SERVICE SINK INLAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
JUN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, DRESSING, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH ORIGINAL CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PANTRY ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PANTRY ROOM FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE STAFF WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
SEP 42019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND DISH MACHINE ,DISH WASHING SINK.DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER SINK AND GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE .MUST SEAL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
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AUG 262019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON INTERIOR UNDERSIDE OF COFFEE COUNTER IN DINING AREA ,INSIDE OF CRACKS IN WALL CABINET IN HALLWAY,CRAWLING ON FOOD PACKAGES INSIDE OF UPPER WALL CABINETS,ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,INSIDE OF OPENINGS IN WALLS NEXT TO SINK,ON FLOOR ON EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED IN WINDOW SILLS AND OVEN IN KITCHEN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS AT THE PLATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND DISH MACHINE ,DISH WASHING SINK.DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER SINK AND GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE .MUST SEAL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN.
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SEP 72017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LUNCH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CLIENTS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL NORTH SIDE OF LUNCH ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AT THE KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON KITCHEN CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA BY FOOD SERVICE COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PAINT.
SEP 302013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RESEAL ALL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA BY FOOD SERVICE COUNTER,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN/RESEAL FLOORS INSIDE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT ABOVE 2 DOOR COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CONNECT EXHAUST PIPES TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,
SEP 232013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND FRONT AND REPAIR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RESEAL ALL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA BY FOOD SERVICE COUNTER,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN/RESEAL FLOORS INSIDE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE LIGHT ABOVE 2 DOOR COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CONNECT EXHAUST PIPES TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,
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