Chicago Health Dept
3500 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY BAGS.
OBSERVED MISSING PARTS OF TWO CEILING TILE PANELS ABOVE THE MAIN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE (BLACK) BY THE WINDOW IN THE DINING AREA AROUND A FLOOR VENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
OBSERVED OPEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
FOUND SOILED MOPS PROPPED AGAINST MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( CHICKEN, SALSA,GREEN SAUCE ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED .
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO SIDE SHIELD FROM THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OBTAIN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED COOKED PORK STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD IN PREP COOLER. COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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