NOV 4
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 91/100
5449 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed
Passed all 10 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 242025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 24
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DRAWER PREP COOLER.
AUG 62024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED USING SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRA.TES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (BEEF BROTH) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
FEB 272023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.
FEB 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
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SEP 12021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO SEE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP. MUST PROVIDE OR TO KNOW LOCATION. SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID/COVER PROVIDE AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 202020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 20
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND MISSING ITEMS INSIDE VOMIT SPILL KIT(DISPOSABLE APRON/SANITIZER SPRAY,ETC.).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATE 2-19-19 INSPECTION # 2262158. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED ON SITE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TIN FOIL USED TO COVER STOVE AND COUNTERS. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER. OBSERVED 2 WOODEN SHELVES WITHIN KITHCEN TO THE LEFT OF COLD HOLD UNIT RAW WOOD. SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL STAFF INCLUDING DISHWASHERS NEED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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