SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JUST TURKEY.

BEAT. 19/100

4353 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 3, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 MONTHS
since Apr 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 3
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE; MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 17
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620310 JUNE 12, 2025. 8-404.13 (B:3) 05/29/2025 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED NOTED on 7/17/25 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE (APPROXIMATELY 100). LICENSE SUSPENDED. OFFICE NOTIFIED. WHEN ALL VIOLATIONS ARE 100% IN COMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT CDPH. REOPENING PROCEDURES DISCUSSED, DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 29
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TURKEY TIPS, HAMBURGERS, SPAGHETTI. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHAREG PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2617712. IT IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. #7-42-090(C). CITATION ISSUED

MAY 19
2025
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 38 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY TOILET ROOM BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS IN REAR USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND OTHER MISCELLANEUS ITEMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIOANL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AGREEMENT AND SERVICE REPORTS UPDATED IN LOGBOOK AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT TIGHT FITTED WITH TRASH OVERFLOWING OUT OF EQUIPMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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APR 9
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS,FLOORS AND CEILING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS, FAN BLADES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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