JERKJA876.

Chicago Health Dept

819 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2026
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2025
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (HOLE IN SCREEN) REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY STORING MOP UPRIGHT FOR DRYING AND ALSO CHANGE MOP WATER MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT DIRTY STANDING WATER (BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES).

SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTBALISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE LARGE GRILL EQUIPMENT IN PREP INADEQUATE FOR OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MEET HEALTH CODE AS REQUIRED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

SEP 23
2024
FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTBALISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOW IN TOILET ROOM ON PREMISE.NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @72F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @100-120F AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2 PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE LARGE GRILL EQUIPMENT IN PREP INADEQUATE FOR OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MEET HEALTH CODE AS REQUIRED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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