Chicago Health Dept
7329 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
9 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/17/2025, REPORT #2610738. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SMALL BLACK SPOTS INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE WHEN NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (SLICING DELI MEATS AND MAKING SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED 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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2557051 DATED:06/09/2022 #58--OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANGING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEAND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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 RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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