Chicago Health Dept
5927 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT COMPARTMENT) AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-54F SUCH AS MEATBALLS, SAUSAGE, MARINARA SAUCE, SLICED HAM, CHICKEN BREASTS, ROAST BEEF AND PASTA NOODLES. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 58F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING OVER DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE HAND SINK AT PIZZA PREP STATION WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WEATHER-STRIP IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE IN CLEANING.
OBSERVED (MISSING) LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST (2) HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CORNMEAL, FLOUR SALT ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND SALAD/PREP COOLER (TOP) DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED IN THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE,LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES STICKY AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SODA NOZZLES.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA STATION SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT LIME ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PLATES STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION,
FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULKING AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOOR FRONT AREA BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA ICE BIN IN SERVICE STATION.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN).
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine areas not clean, need cleaning.
Vents in kitchen front prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
Non food contact surfaces of cabinet shelving in waitress station, need cleaning(crevices).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen area by dish machine not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear storage room, mop sink room need cleaning.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD AND DIRT ON THE WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER;TAGGED ICE MACHINE ,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
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