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Chicago Health Dept

4254 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

10 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2026

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE MACHINE DOOR (NOT TOUCHING ICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. (PIC ON SITE OBTAINED TEST STRIPS AT END OF INSPECTION, COS).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER WITH DRAWERS ON HOT LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR DOUGH PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION.NOTED TEMPERATURE @64F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PIZZA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

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MAY 12

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TALL TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE FRYER AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA OF THE KITCHEN AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH STICKY RESIDUE FROM THE SYRUP BOX IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SYRUP BOXES LOCATED FOR SODA DISPENSING; CLEAN FLOOR.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

#4 OBSERVED THE 1% CHOCOLATE MILK OFFERED AS AN OPTION WITH THE KIDS MEAL WAS 180 CALORIES AND NOT THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF 130 CALORIES, NOT IN COMPLIANCE ORDINANCE 7-38-060.

JUN 30

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REVOLVING DOOR WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELF IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NEAR FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS UNDER PREP AREA NEAR FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PIZZA PREP CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND CLEAN FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT STAINING.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE/SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES) NOT INVERTED AT THE CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

DEC 5

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

NOV 28

2018

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION IN REAR CORNER OF DINING ROOM AREA(NEW ADDITION).MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVING UNITS,HOT WATER TANK AREA ALONG WALL BASES,ON SHELVING UNITS IN CLOSET NEXT TO UNUSED TOILETROOM IN BASEMENT,LIQUOR ROOM ALONG WOOD LEDGES UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO,APPX"15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ON FRONT ENTRY AND EXIT DOOR LOCK AND ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS,DOUGH PANS,PIZZA RACKS,BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER #2- SHELVING UNITS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DUMP SINK IN NEW BAR AREA,LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND SALAD PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN BASEMENT,OVERHEAD PIPE WRAP ABOVE 4- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE.MUST PROVIDE.

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