Chicago Health Dept
2811 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
15 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.
OBSERVED WALL BASE PEELING OFF WALL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CASHIER/PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK'S FAUCET WAS COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BAG AND UNABLE TO USE AS DRAIN WAS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, REMOVE BAG AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON EAST SIDE OF FACILITY BETWEEN CASHIER AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETER.
OBSERVED CRATE OF ONIONS AND VEGETABLES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANISM TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SINGLE STALL BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD IN REAR PIZZA PREP STATION IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ONE OF TWO LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL AT EXHAUST HOOD IN FRONT OVEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING.
: 4-501.11--- MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
4-501.14-- FAUCET HANDLES AND NOZZLES OF THE DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B)-- NOTED DIRTY, RUSTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.-
6-501.114-- UNUSED COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 6-201.11-- MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER A METAL PREP TABLE WHEEL, MISSING WALL TILES AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT TO THE KITCHEN FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL AND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.16- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE REAR DISH/PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINKS FAUCET WAS COVERED WITH A PLASTIC BAG AND UNABLE TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE, REMOVE BAG AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NO PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES AND FOODS WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROL, SUCH AS HOT PIZZA SLICES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FAUCET HANDLES AND NOZZLES OF THE DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH FLOUR DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY, RUSTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS NOTED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN/LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNUSED COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER A METAL PREP TABLE WHEEL, MISSING WALL TILES AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT TO THE KITCHEN FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL AND THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2463397 ON 12-7-20 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/RUST BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.#40- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2463397 ON 12-7-21 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN WINGS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER THAT OBTAINS THE CERTIFIED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/RUST BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA AND CHICKEN WINGS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER THAT OBTAINS THE CERTIFIED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP AND VOMIT DIARRHEA PROCEDURE, CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE BOX A READY-TO-EAT PIZZA WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE. COS 7-38-010 PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN ONE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS VISIBLE.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR/ SALT) IN DOUGH PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. ALSO OBSERVED NO COMMON FOOD NAME OF CONTAINERS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD.
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP IN MIDDLE OF THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PEST.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN IN BETWEEN USES OR NOT BEING USED.
OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SALAD PREP CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET/SPRAYER. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM.
OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVING IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-ON COOLER.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR DOUGH PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. ALSO, OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO HAVE FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.
MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF WALL SHELVING IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN STAINS AND RESIDUE FROM LIDS OF BULK DRY GOODS CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP.
MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AT WALL TO LEFT OF OFFICE AND ON SHORT WALL EDGE TO RIGHT OF OFFICE. MUST REPAIR MISSING TILES FROM RESTROOM SURROUNDING TOILET. MUST CLEAN ORGANIC BUILD UP FROM REAR FLOOR DRAINS AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING HAS BEEN PUNCTURED IN A HORIZONTAL LINE ABOVE THE TABLE, EXPOSING THE DRY WALL UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR WALL FRAME AT LEFT SIDE OF OFFICE DOOR AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR WHERE DRY WALL AND FRAMING IS EXPOSED.
MUST REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK DRAIN LINE.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR "MTN DEW" 1 DOOR UPRIGHT AND 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS.
OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OPERATOR MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS OF COMPLETION ON SITE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2009568 DATED 3/30/17 NOT CORRECTED: #32-THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND A SCREW DRIVING IS BEING USED TO AS A HANDLE GRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE COOLER HANDLE; #38-OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; #42-MUST STORE BROOMS AND MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR, OR INVERTED. MUST CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE ON BATHROOM HANDSINK.
MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF WALL SHELVING IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN STAINS AND RESIDUE FROM LIDS OF BULK DRY GOODS CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP.
MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AT WALL TO LEFT OF OFFICE AND ON SHORT WALL EDGE TO RIGHT OF OFFICE. MUST REPAIR MISSING TILES FROM RESTROOM SURROUNDING TOILET. MUST CLEAN ORGANIC BUILD UP FROM REAR FLOOR DRAINS AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING HAS BEEN PUNCTURED IN A HORIZONTAL LINE ABOVE THE TABLE, EXPOSING THE DRY WALL UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR WALL FRAME AT LEFT SIDE OF OFFICE DOOR AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR WHERE DRY WALL AND FRAMING IS EXPOSED.
MUST REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK DRAIN LINE.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR "MTN DEW" 1 DOOR UPRIGHT AND 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS.
OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OPERATOR MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS OF COMPLETION ON SITE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED PIZZA STORED ON SHELVING (NOT IN HOT HOLDING DEVICE) AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 79 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 3 LBS WORTH $40 OF PIZZA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PIZZA) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFCATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-12
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED, DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THAT MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED AT CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-10(B)
THE HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN AND A SCREW DRIVING IS BEING USED TO AS A HANDLE GRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE COOLER HANDLE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MUST STORE BROOMS AND MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR, OR INVERTED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING DOUGH IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (NO HAT, NO HAIRNET). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROPERLY RESTRAIN THEIR HAIR.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
REAR PREP METAL SHELVING WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TORN/CRACKED WALL CAULKING AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT, WATER REGISTERED AT 68.4F. FACILITY STATED THAT HOT WATER HEATER MALFUNCTIONED THE PREVIOUS NIGHT AND REPAIRED HOT WATER HEATER DURING INSPECTION. AFTER REPAIR OBSERVED A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 121.3F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE LEFT/WEST FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT BOTH DRAWERS AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE COCA-COLA.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN/REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3COMP SINK AREA.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(SWEATERS,ETC.)
MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY MOP SINK.
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