MAY 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KASAMA.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
1001 N WINCHESTER AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 28, 2025 · passed with conditions
4 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
No variance available on site for in-house sausage making where curing agents are used ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue special process until obtaining the appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 15 lbs of pork sausage are taged for condemnation.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
HACCP PLAN FOR CURING MEAT NOT ON SITE. Refer to violation #29.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Mop bucket stored too close to clean pots and pans rack, Instructed to keep away.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker on second floor, instructed to install.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Live pottery plants placed in food production area, instructed to separate.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to add additional light fixtures.
APR 192024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM NEAREST PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF RICE ($10) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 1 DOOR M3 COOLER AT TOP OF STAIRCASE GOING TO PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON 1 DOOR M3 COOLER LOCATED AT STAIRCASE TOP NEAR PREPKITCHEN WITH TORN AND WORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND TO ENSURE THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IS MINIMIZED TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT DOWNSTAIRS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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FEB 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE 2ND KITCHEN (LOCATED UPSTAIRS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE 2ND KITCHEN (LOCATED UPSTAIRS) SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHLORINE AND QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE FOR MONTHLY CHECK OF DISH MACHINE AND PROVIDED CHLORINE AND QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KITS WHILE SANITARIAN STILL ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORD OF WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
MAR 172020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ONE OF 2 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW, UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED TO COVER ICE CHEST LOCATED IN BAR AND ON TABLES BEING USED FOR SEATING ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A STANDING COOLER LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A STANDING COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH A TORN GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MAKER LOCATED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND LABEL OR INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE 2 UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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