MAR 19
2026
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 26/100
1556 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 19, 2026 · failed
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (51.6F) AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, DINING AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS.
MAR 122026FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2026
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (51.6F) AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, DINING AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS.
JUN 272025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCHES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER ALL LIGHT SWITCH OUTLETS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES DURING INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AS WELL AS COOLER IN FRONT PREP TO MONITIOR INTERNAL TEMMPERATURE OF UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES CONNECTED TO THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE LEADING INTO FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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