DEC 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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IYANZE BRONZE.
BEAT. 34/100
308 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 17, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH THE REQUIRED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE TWO DOOR COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF ITEM IN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PRESENTED AS THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 62025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE IN THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE WALL AND WALL BASE COVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observe damage and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Must replace and maintain.
MAR 132024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
OCT 272023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING BURNERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 202023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE, IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE, IN CLOSET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND IN BACK STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING BURNERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-42-090 ISSUED. #57 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHEMICALS THROUGH LOW TEMP MACHINE. MACHINE WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT A POWER SOURCE SO MACHINE CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO POWER TO OPERATE. MACHINE WILL BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH TO INSPECT MACHINE ONCE IT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO INSPECT IT. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHEMICALS THROUGH LOW TEMP MACHINE. MACHINE WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT A POWER SOURCE SO MACHINE CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO POWER TO OPERATE. MACHINE WILL BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH TO INSPECT MACHINE ONCE IT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO INSPECT IT. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 182021FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2021
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WALK-IN UNIT NOT CONNECTED; UNABLE TO GET A TEMPERATURE OF UNIT; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT CONNECTED AND HOLDING AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. PROIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICALS ATTACHED TO THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE AS REQUIRED TO WASH AND SANITIZE THE DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST INSTALL CHEMICALS AND MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO TEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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