Chicago Health Dept
4152 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026); 8 critical violations across the last 12 months.
9 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.
4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.14---OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
2-101.11---OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
6-501.111---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
4-101.19---OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B)---OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114---OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11---OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12---OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11---OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (chicken, burgers, pizza ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND OR SERVING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA UNACCESIBLE (LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN BREADING ON A CHAIR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION O7-38-030(c) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 106.4F SITTING ON A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCF FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF RICE VALUED $20.00. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INBETWEEN CLUTTER ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO TREAT FOR RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRYER AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER (TOOLS,PAINT, LADDERS, OLD CASH REGISTERS, NON WORKING DEVICES,ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILTIY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK SIZE CONTAINER WITH FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE
OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE/DRYING OF MOP IN THE BACK AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY.
OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT AND LIGHT/COVER SHEILD BROKEN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MANINTAIN.
VIOLATION #58 - NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2597315 DATED 7/10/24. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S)AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP IN HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SOAKING IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; ONLY HANDWASHING IS ALLOWED IN HANDWASHING SINK. COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SCUMB SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CONDIMENTS (IE: KETCHUP, RANCH DRESSING, TATARE SAUCE, MAYO, SUGAR AND MUSTARD) NOT LABELED. OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FISH AND/OR CHICKEN FLOUR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. COS.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED/LAID ON HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHWASH AREA AND BY FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. COS.
OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS (TAKE-OUT STYROFOAM CONTAINERS) BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. COS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, STAFF RESTROOM, NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR FRYERS AND BACK STORAGE AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER; UNUSED/UNNECESSARY STORAGE OF ITEMS (PIZZA MACHINE/STOVE IS BROKEN/NEEDS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND DOUGH MAKING MACHINE) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE/REMOVE/DISCARD.
OBSERVED VENT OVER THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASY DEBRIS AND GREASE SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL/STOVE/FRYER AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION #58 - NON-COMPLIANCE. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE/POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE(S)AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE SURFACES ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AND ALSO THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FLY STRIP TAPED FROM THE CEILING HANGING ABOVE THE ICE BIN/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE STRIP AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE SURFACES ON CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ALSO OBSERVED THE PIPES AND FIRE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND BULK FLOUR AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FLY STRIP TAPED FROM THE CEILING HANGING ABOVE THE ICE BIN/SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE STRIP AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BOTH PREP HANDWASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LID ON WASTE CAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE SO WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR THE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN DISCONNECTED FROM THE CEILING. MUST REATTACH THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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