MAR 5
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4254 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 262026FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2026
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PIZZA MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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 122022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 302021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 162020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 52018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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 282018FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2018
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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)
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE.MUST PROVIDE.
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