Chicago Health Dept
3342 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
19 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 1/2 FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BLACK BEANS,CHICKEN,RICE,TUNA ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNUSED COFFEE EQUIPMENTS,MILK CRATES,BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ETC FROM THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WRAPPED IN FOIL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CLEANED GREASE TRAP. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BY THE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PROOF BOX, DONUT FRYER/MAKER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES ETC.)
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT, REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM..
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE.
6-303.11 MUST REPLACE THE 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE.
OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE THE 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2363103 ON 3/3/20: 53 - MUST PROVIDE A TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH PROPER PARTS AND NOT TO USE DUCK TAPE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH PROPER PARTS AND NOT TO USE DUCK TAPE FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/30/2019 REPORT #2303872 OBSERVRED NOT TO BE CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. VIOLATION# 58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION VIOLATION #55 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
OBSERVED THAT BLIGHTS IN BACK PREP AREA IS LOW. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS. INTENSITY OF LIGHTS SHOULD BE 20-50 CNDL/FT2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE WASHROOM, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,CHICKEN SOUPS,ASSORTED MEAT TAMALES AND HALF/HALF MILK. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER, OBSERVED CHICKEN SOUP AT 53.7F,EGGS AT 52.2F,PORK TAMALES AT 51.1F,HALF/HALF MILK AT 49.6F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FLOORS BENEATH THE DOUGHNUT FRYERS WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/COB WEBS FROM WALLS AND CEILING AT CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREASA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLAENING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
Previous serious violations not corrected from report # 1932380, dated 6-9-16: Violation 22- "Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizing on site. Facility was instructed to maintain test kit on site per previous report # 1528003, dated 3-19-15. Instructed to obtain the appropriate test kit for their selected sanitizer and to maintain on site. Serious citation issued 7-38-030." Violation 29- "USING PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADES OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS." Observed no test strips on site upon arrival and a food item in a grocery bag. Operator removed food from bag and had obtained sanitizer test strips during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
Observed the in floor grease trap under the three compartment sink to be cemented over. Instructed facility to remove cement and maintain so as to provide proper access to grease trap to allow for routine cleaning.
Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer in the small Coca-Cola cooler at the front counter.
Observed unused items in facility- the front ice cream freezer, a small chest freezer in the rear and a 2 door cooler in the rear. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.
Observed the front small Coca-Cola cooler maintaining an improper temperature of 56.6f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH and instructed not to use or remove tag. Instructed to repair and maintain so cooler holds a temperature of 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
Observed 5lbs of dairy products (creamer, half and half, and cream spread) at improper temperatures ranging from 51.8f-56.1f, in the small Coca-Cola cooler at the front counter. Operator discarded and denatured said foods, valued at $25. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above.
Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizing on site. Facility was instructed to maintain test kit on site per previous report # 1528003, dated 3-19-15. Instructed to obtain the appropriate test kit for their selected sanitizer and to maintain on site. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1528003, dated 3-19-15: Violation 32- "USING PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADES OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS." Violation 38- "LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR." Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Observed the in floor grease trap under the three compartment sink to be cemented over. Instructed facility to remove cement and maintain so as to provide proper access to grease trap to allow for routine cleaning.
Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer in the small Coca-Cola cooler at the front counter.
Observed unused items in facility- the front ice cream freezer, a small chest freezer in the rear and a 2 door cooler in the rear. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.
USING PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADES OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHT BULB IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTAL SHATTER PROOF BULB OR SHIELD BULB.
Sinks, coolers, cooking equipment, prep table, cabinets and storage shelves.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Thermometer not provided inside reach-in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON RE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AT REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ON VENT COVERS AT FRONT DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED BROKEN LID/COVER FOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR NESCAFE/COFFEE MAKER/MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE PREVENTER.
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