HAROLD'S CHICKEN #36.

Chicago Health Dept

1361 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 : OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR HANGING FROM DOOR HINGES NEEDS TO REPAIR TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY MUST ELVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COLE SLAW-49.5F-53.2F.3.5LBS. GIZZARDS-53.6F.3LBS. LIVERS-54.3F.8.3LBS. SHRIMPS-48.2F IN WALK IN COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW.APPX.39.8LBS. $200.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON TIME & TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FOR RAW FOOD PRODUCTS.FOOD PRODUCT WAS STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR HANGING FROM DOOR HINGES NEEDS TO REPAIR TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR HALLWAY MUST ELVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVID EAND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 300 CHICKEN POUNDS ($900) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. TECHNICIAN ON SITE TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

OCT 13

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT LABEL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION FOOD RESIDUES ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAY 20

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT AREA WHERE DOOR DASH ORDER COME THROUGH. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTS NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 9

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO LID ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A PROCEDURE BUT NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WEST WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED CONDIMENTS, FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER'S, BARBECUE SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND COLD SLAW WITH NO LABELS. DISCUSSED PROPER LABELING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 5

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1953566, DATE 08/31/2016, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS: # 32 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.CORRODE/LARGE HOLES FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT #34 METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED SAID VIOLATIONS BY RE INSPECTION ON 12/12/17 SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVERS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WEST WALL, LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BURNED OUT ABOVE COOK LINE AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 31

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-23-16,REPORT #1951026 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-15,REPORT #1454238 #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. CLUTTER IS PILED UP ON FLOOR,ELEVATED ITMES NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 EMPLOYEES PRESENTLY ARE ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.CORRODE/LARGE HOLES FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER MIDDLE UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BBQ SAUCES SPILLED ON WHITE DRY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DIM LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN

AUG 23

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-9-15,REPORT #1454238 #35-WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-23-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. CLUTTER IS PILED UP ON FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED,USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER MIDDLE UNIT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BBQ SAUCES SPILLED ON WHITE DRY CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

METAL SHEET USED FOR FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS BULGED AND OPENED APART AT SEAMS.DUE TO EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND REMOVE ICE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS REQUIRED

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.INFORMATION GIVEN

OCT 9

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP DOOR AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS(FOOD SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.

JAN 7

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Door on walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Toilet bowl handle not maintained. Instructed to repair handle.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep table, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulb not shielded in walk-in freezer. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self cloing device.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation fan in toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Drainline leaking at bottom of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Supplies stored on floor in rear. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall. Unused cooler on premises. Instructed to remove or repair cooler.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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