APR 7
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 65/100
7549 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 7, 2026 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNDER GRILLS AND PREP TABLES ON HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVER THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: UNDER/BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN CORNERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAY 142025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DISPENSING NOZZLES ON THE ORANGE JUICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS... ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA...THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND ALONG THE WALLS...THE COFFEE STATION AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
JUL 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY WAFFLE COOKING EQUUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SAID EQUIPMENT AND TABLE MOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FAUCET HANDLES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER CONSTANTLY RUNNING UNLESS SHUT OFF FROM VALVES UNDERNEATH, UNABLE TO TURN OFF FROM FAUCET HANDLES. INSTD TO REPAIR FAUCET SO ABLE TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL (ABLE TO TURN WATER OFF)/
APR 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSEVRED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL SANITIZER REACHES A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-025.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10LBS OF COOKED POT ROAST AT 49.6F, 3LBS OF DAIRY CREAMER AT 49F, 3LBS OF IHOP SAUCE AT 49F, 12LBS OF STEAK AT 48.0F, 13LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 47.1, 2LBS OF LEAFY SPINACH AT 50.1, 32LBS OF MILK AT 47.8, 5LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 49.0F, 3LBS OF MAC & CHEESE AT 50.2F, AND 120LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 50.1F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS TOTAL WEIGHT 203LBS AND COST $850. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE 53F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION SAID COOLER HOLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OF TWO WASH BOWL SENSORS IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM TO NOT BE WORKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE BIN TO BE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISION(PAPER TOWELS)STOCKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED HAM BEING THAWED IN RIGHT BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MIDDLE BASIN OF SINK FILLED WITH SOILED WATER AND EQUIPMENT, AND SOILED WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO HAM. FOOD SHALL ONLY CONTACT SURFACES OF CLEAN AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL NOT BE USED FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING UTENSILS WHEN USING AS A PREP SINK. ALL SLICED HAM WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 20# $20 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS ( COOKED CHICKEN, GRAVY, SAUSAGE ,BACON, LEAFY GREENS) IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. APPROX 20LBS, $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, WITH PREPARATION DAY COUNTED AS DAY 1.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED WITH COOKING UTENSILS IN AIR DRYING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SEPERATION BETWEEN PERSONAL ITEMS AND COOKING UTENSILS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE OBTAIN VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
JAN 132021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINER LIDS CRACKED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD ORDER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GRILLS AND PREP TABLES ON HOT LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE DISH MACHINE PREP LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL EGGS,BEEF, MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 1-COMP SINK AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 12020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL EGGS,BEEF, MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 1-COMP SINK AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXTERIOR TOP LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GREASE ON GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
MAR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL ANIMAL BASED MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 82018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF 2, AND 4 DOOR COOLERS, AND WAFFLE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH ICE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION, AND REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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