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5819 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
11 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 52026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ABOUT 2 INCH GAP FROM BOTTOM OF TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 302026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 162025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. NOTED LARGE ROACH AND A CLUSTER OF APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL ROACHES ON SIDE OF PREP COOLER. 2 LARGE ROACHES IN CIRCUIT BREAKER, APPROXIMATELY 7 LARGE ROACHES IN REAR HOOD/FILTER SYSTEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED MICROWAVE AT COOKSLINE AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN BY DEGREASING AND SANITIZING ALL SURFACES
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SUBTANCE ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK IN DISREPAIR. NOTED HANDLE STIFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE PROPER HANDWASHING
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MAY 282025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND LOW PRESSURE AT REAR HANDSINK NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. HOT WATER IS NOT AT A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 92025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 22025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER BY CONDENSOR UNIT, ALONG WALLS UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS BY ICE MACHINE AREA IN REAR, ALONG WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MAIN AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR BY GREASE TRAP AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF PERSONAL CUPS IN PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
NOV 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-205.15--OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 42024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON FLOOR BY FRONT DRY STORAGE IN DINING AREA, SMOOTHIE BAR AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND EFFECTIVELY CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SHOES AND JACKET STORED NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
MAY 212024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN DRINKING CUP ON TABLE NEXT TO CLEAN PLATES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OPEN CUP FROM PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUP.
OBSERVED SMALL BLACK SPOTS IN ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 82023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROVISION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. HAND DRYING MACHINE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR ADEQUATE MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECT DEVICE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FADED AND NOT READABLE. A WAREWASHING machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine’s design and operation specifications including the:(A) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING;(B) Pressure required for the fresh water SANITIZING rinse unless the machine is designed to use only a pumped SANITIZING rinse; and(C) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
OBSERVED BROKEN GAGES FOR WASH TANK AND FINAL RINSE TANK TEMPERATURE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET, DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDED WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
OCT 62022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, STARCH,ETC.) NUST LABEL.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE FRONT OF PREMISES.MUST PROVIDED WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
AUG 62021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT REAR SIDE OF SCREEN DOOR APPROX:1/4"INCH.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE (FRUIT) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND EXTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MAKER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM ALSO, REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
AUG 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INTERIOR 0F WALK-IN FREEZER ICED UP INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED FLOORS AT HOT LINE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MANAGEMENT PROCEEDED TO CLEAN FLOORS.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE FOR TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL METAL SHEET OPENING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
PA-100-0367 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.
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