SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5033 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed

9 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2025
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 19
2025
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE WITH PAINT PEELING ABOVE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILE.

FEB 20
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 23
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR FRONT HOT LINE AND CASH REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JAN 25
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 12
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

FEB 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSEREVED UNUSED CRATES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE VACCINNATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF PATRONS ON PREMISES.

JAN 28
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE HANDSINK NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERATURE 75F LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLENISH HOT WATER AT HANDSINK , SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSEREVED UNUSED CRATES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE VACCINNATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF PATRONS ON PREMISES.

APR 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION ON 3/5/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 5
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY WATER LINE FROM SODA SYRUP SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, COOKED RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

MAY 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER "(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 37.8F OF SAID COOLER)".OBSERVED SEVERAL PANS OF COOKED SPAGHETTI PASTA INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM(46.4F-53.7F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX: 90 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $200.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED WORK TABLE NEAR THE REAR 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER(DUSTS),STORAGE SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP LINE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND OIL TANK IN REAR INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING: COOKED RICE AT 135.5F STORED IN RICE COOKER (RICE COOKER WAS OFF), RAW EGGS AT 47.3F, COOKED EGGS AT 44.2F, COOKED SPAGHETTI NOODLES AT 50.4F STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 35.4F), FRIED CHICKEN AT 135.9F/135.2F STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $250.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, SPAGHETTI, COOKED RICE, SAUSAGE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1976808 ISSUED ON 12-09-16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - Observed two top loading dessert/beverage dispensing machines at the front prep area without a readily accessible water source for cleaning. Instructed facility to install and maintain a faucet or sprayer hose above or near each machine so as proper cleaning methods can be applied and followed.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER DOOR (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM (SEAFOOD CITY SIDE). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 9
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed two top loading dessert/beverage dispensing machines at the front prep area without a readily accessible water source for cleaning. Instructed facility to install and maintain a faucet or sprayer hose above or near each machine so as proper cleaning methods can be applied and followed.

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