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Chicago Health Dept

3046 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 3
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS IN KTICHEN AREA UNDER PREP TABLE WITH OUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLERS TO ATTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MAY 31
2024
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 30
2024
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 22
2024
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. ?

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE NOT WORKING AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE FACILITY WAS AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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