Chicago Health Dept
5131 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2021.
Last inspected Apr 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
SERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASAMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/18/2019 INSPECTION#2293765. #53. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: COOKED RICE AT 50.7F, PORK AT 46.6F, BEANS AT 44.5F AND STEAK AT 51.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE SINKS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL AND PROVIDE BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADEBAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PRODUCE COOLER
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER 1ST FL. 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN BASEMENT NEAR STEPS ,ON STEP.MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOORS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER,VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALL WAY AND STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 30.3F.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. HOT DOGS 45.4F,.5LB SLICED HAM 47.2F,3-1LB.TUBES OF CHIRIZO 46.7F.46.8F.48.0F,2LBS. COOKED TONGUE 47.5F,1.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.2F,2LB. PUMPKIN FLOWER 46.9F,.5LB. COOKED PEPPERS 49.7F,1LB. COOKED CHICKEN 50.5F,2LBS. SALSA 46.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.14LBS. $39. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BROWN RUST INSIDE OF ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND BASIN OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM RUSTY SURFACES ONTO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN AND PARTS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME FOR HAND WASHING.MANAGER TURNED ON WATER AFTER INSPECTION AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADEBAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PRODUCE COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER 1ST FL. 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN BASEMENT NEAR STEPS.MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOORS.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER,VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALL WAY AND STORAGE AREA.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME/NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. REFRIED BEANS 198.6*F STOVE TOP, PORK 149.3 ON STEAM TABLE, RICE 39.9*F 2 DOOR COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1464930, DATE 5/27/2015. # 45 FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. CORRECT BY DATE WAS 7/27/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.OBSERVED BULK MASA IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. DO NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. REACH IN COOLERS AT 49.0F AND 47.8F. COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. 1 OUT OF 2 COOLERS REPAIRED BY TECHNICIANS DURING INSPECTION. TAGGED 1 REACH IN COOLER.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 1 POUND DICED TOMATOES AT 52.4F, 5 POUNDS GRATED CHEESE AT 49.2F, 1 POUND GREEN SALSA AT 51.6F, 1 POUND RAW CHICKEN AT 54.7F, 10 POUNDS COOKED BEEF AT 53.4F, 5 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 50.2F, 2 POUNDS HOT DOGS AT 48.7F, HALF A GALLON MILK AT 48.7F, AND 10 POUNDS SALSA AT 50.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. APPROXIMATELY 40 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED MONETARY VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CETIFICATE.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 50.1F,3-DOOR PREP COOLER 47.7F,1- DOOR GLASS COOLER 48.6F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A REFRIGERATOR TECH ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.ALL ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS ARE NOW BELOW 40.OF AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS BEANS 47.1F-48.0F,STEAK 58.0F,PORK 53.5F,CHICKEN 45.9F,RICE 51.3F,SALSA 55.8F.CHIROZO 58.2F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 50LBS. $140.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST STORE PLASTICE WEAR PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN CUTTING BOARD.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STEPS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL BASES NEAR SINK IN REAR HALLWAY,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR PREP COOLER IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME AREAS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, WHEN WATER IS TURN ON, SEWER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCT TO RESTRICT USE MUST REPAIR, MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SINK WILL BE TAGGED UNTIL REPAIRED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
MUST REPAIR ALL BACK AND SIDE DOORS, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT DOORS, APPROX. 20 DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
MUST PROVIDE GREASE CONTAINER FOR GREASE DISPOSAL ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE REAR BASEMENT AREA
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277223
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found prep cooler at improper temperature, internal temperature of cooler at 46.9 F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked chicken 1 lb at 47.0 F, raw chicken 5 lbs at 49.9 F, 3 lbs of Chorizo at 51.6 F and 5 lbs of cooked beef at 47.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazarodus foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $100,14 lbs. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT BY STAIRCASE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →
Report an error on this page →