JUN 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2415 N ASHLAND AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed with conditions
7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK YELLOWING STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/13/2024, REPORT #2602755 #51-OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. HANDYMAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPLACED DRAIN PIPE ON HAND SINK. HAND SINK IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
SEP 132024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOKERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK IN A GOOD REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)--SOME STORED ITEMS AT FRONT COUNTER, UNDER PREP TABLES, SINKS REAR HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----SOME SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPILLAGE DIRT AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-- SOME FLOORS UNDER WOK LINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND FREEZER AND COOLERS, REAR HALLWAY NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2023
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY: FRONT COUNTER, UNDER WOK LINE UNDER PREP TABLES, SINKS REAR HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPILLAGE DIRT AND GREASE, INCLUDING THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, DIRT, ICE BUILD-UP, DEBRIS.----ALL FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE FOOD CART WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE WOKS, OVEN, MICROWAVES ETC. WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FAUCET MOUNTED "PUR" WATER FILTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY: FRONT COUNTER, UNDER WOK LINE UNDER PREP TABLES, SINKS, BEHIND BOX FREEZERS AND COOLERS, REAR HALLWAY NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED/HANGING TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-17-21 REPORT #2509798 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-501.114-- OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH A LOT OF STORAGE. MUST GET RID OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROMS WALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 172021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 17
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH ALOT OF STORAGE. MUST GET RID OF UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROMS WALLS.
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SEP 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (refer to handout)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES STORED IN BLACK STORAGE RACK ADJACENT TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST STAIN OR PAINT WOODEN BAR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. RAW WOOD CANNOT BE USED AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HAND-SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN,
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FROM BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 272018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPELY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, WOK, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN STAIN FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 32017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST STAIN OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, WOK, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN STAIN FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA.
OCT 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE INSIDE OF COAT CLOSET
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR UTENSILS USED FOR BULK ICE CREAM
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND HALLWAY OFFICE AREA
APR 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER & GAS METER CLOSET,DINING AREAS,PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK,FRONT ENTRY DOOR FRAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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