Chicago Health Dept
5364 W GALE ST · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS SPLASH GUARD TO THE RIGHT OF MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE, INCLUDING WHOLE RAW ONIONS. REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK AND OR INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD OF ADEQUATE HEIGHT TO PROTECT ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ON SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU LINKING STATEMENT TO REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, AND COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLUTTERED CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS)AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELF ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SHELF TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE/BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
Observed dirt and grease accumulation on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the ceiling beam in the dining room to have damaged and peeling paint. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP AROUND ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BATTERY FOR THERMOMETER.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
CEILING PAINT PEELING ABOVE DINING ROOM TABLES (ADJACENT TO PILLAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Bathroom door had no self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
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