Chicago Health Dept
3234 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
21 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALL GENDER RESTROOMS WITHOUT A WASTE CAN WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE CAN WITH A LID FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE GASKETS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AND ATTACHED CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET IN 1 OF 2 SINGLE PERSON BATHROOMS MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373696 ON 6/15/20: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OF LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON CITE WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF,TURKEY) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 .CITATION ISSUED
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH,BEEF SANDWICH, HAM SANDWICH, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES STARTED TO WEAR GLOVES IN FRONT OF ME TO PREPARE SANDWICHES, WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES-AND AFTER HANDLING MONEY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
NO RECENT 6 MONTHS INSPECTION REPORT ON THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE RECENT INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SANDWICH, BEEF SANDWICH,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TWO CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE.
HOT WATER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK KEEPS ON DRIPPING EVEN THE FAUCET IS ALREADY TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE THREE EMPOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
Food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed the outside dumpster unable to close due to garbage overflowing. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are tight fitting and closed. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed the floor and floor drain under the soda machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both. Observed food debris on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the walls of the walk in cooler to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed employee items stored on storage racks with restaurant equipment. Instructed facility to maintain employee items separate.
Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
Observed the ice machine not maintained. Found a black mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
Observed dirt and debris on the floor under the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed the mop resting head down in the mop sink. Instructed facility to elevate or invert and to maintain to help prevent pest harborage.
Out of compliance with Illinois Foodhandler requirement: No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
BROKEN BRICK BASE BOARD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND INSIDE SYRUP STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM.( WITH DUST BUILD UP)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETR IN ALL WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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