FEB 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KISS THE COOK BBQ.
BEAT. 18/100
4001 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 190.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUL 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH SPACES AND GAPS IN DOOR. OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING IN THE MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT-PROOF.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
O5-205.15 BSERVED HANDSINK IN RESTROOM WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTERS, OTHER DETRITUS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 232025FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2025
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; FRONT PREP SINK, BATHROOM SINK, REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING PROVISION AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. (HANDSOAP PROVIDED).
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED COOKED RIBS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER COVERED IN FUZZY MOLD LIKE SPORES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED).
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 66°F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AND BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AWAITING RE-INSPECTION BY CDPH).ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERATOR AVAILABLE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER, IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING, IN THE PREP ROOM AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOM, AND UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH SPACES AND GAP IN DOOR. OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN MIDDLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED RAGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON TABLES, SINK, AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD OF SOILED RAGS AND STORE RAGS FOR WIPING IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN RESTROOM WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTERS, OTHER DETRITUS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING CHICKEN, ALFREDO SAUCE, NACHO CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON COLD HELD TCS FOODS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED IN COOLING UNITS (BAKED POTATOES, PASTA, RICE, JERK CHICKEN) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIROITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET FIXTURES ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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JUN 62024FAILED20 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2024
FAILED
20 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, ALFREDO PASTA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ANY HANDSINK IN FRONT OR REAR PREP HANDSINK OR TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSEPCTION... NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 250LBS COOKED RIBS, 50 LBS WINGS, 120 LBS COOKED CHICKEN PARTS, 50 LBS PASTA, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 52F-65F. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. COST $5000. MUST HOLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 52F. OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEEMPERATURE 0F 62F. BOTH UNITS WERE STORING TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME. UNUT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE. MUST MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE 1/4 INCH GAP ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BEHIND LARGE SMOKER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS AND INSIDE SMALL CUBBY SPACE WHERE CAMERA MONITORS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FACILITYEXTER AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORED KITCHENWARE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGHT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FOOD, SAUCES, INGREDIENTS ETC.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSEREVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA PLUMBING FIXTURE (FAUCET) MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN REAR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM FREE OF ACUUMULATED BUILD UP.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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