GOSA TEA.

Chicago Health Dept

4048 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 10

2025

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED METAL INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL SURFACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NON-DAIRY POWDER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED 1/4TH INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEALS AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED BLUE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SEVERAL PREP TABLE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE

Minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND IN HALL NEAR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAND AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8

2023

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 1

2023

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 5/10/2022, REPORT #2555533. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 10

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS CLUTTERED.(TOOLS,BOXES,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

DEC 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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NOV 17

2021

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER TEA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MENTIONED AREA MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF FOOD GUARD AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.

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