Chicago Health Dept
5927 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) HOT WATER PEDAL STUCK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOUP MADE IN HOUSE, COOLED, AND INDIVIDUALLY PREPACKAGED. HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND SOLD COLD IN GRAB AND GO COOLER. SOUP WAS PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME OF PRODUCT BUT LACKED A DATE LABELING SYSTEM. PREPACKAGED SOUP WAS LABELED DURING INSPECTION WITH USE BY/DISCARD DATE A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS FROM THE PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WOOD AND WOOD WICKER BASKETS ON SHELF FOR RAISING DOUGH. BASKETS ARE STAINED AND SOME HAVE SPLINTERS AND ARE NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MAY NOT USE WOOD OR WOOD WICKER FOR FOOD CONTACT. MUST REMOVE BASKETS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MOUSE, SPINACH PASTRIES, AND CUSTARD TARTS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 POUND ECLAIR, 1/2 POUND FRUIT TART, AND 3 POUNDS MOUSSE ( $150) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED TAPE AROUND FAUCET HANDLE) LEFT SIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/BAKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-501.11 REPAIR THE SECTION OF CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, IN THE WASHROOM AND THE STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
REPAIR THE SECTION OF CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING FLOOR TILES UNDER OVEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO PROPER CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST CLEAN RUSTED SHELVES ON WALK IN COOLER STORAGE.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES UNDER OVEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/18/2018 REPORT #2184749 #55 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT/STORAGE AREAS AND REMAINING ARTICLES KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL/DATE MARKING FOR READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS,(TCS) FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND STORED IN COOLERS,OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF SUGAR,FLOUR ETC NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE PLASTIC CAKE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED/FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT/STORAGE AREAS AND REMAINING ARTICLES KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD/PREP DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES NEAR THE LARGE OVEN ALONG THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Instructed facility to label all bulk food containers and to maintain.
Observed dirt on the shelves in the first floor walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dust on the ceiling in the front prep area by the vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a damaged ceiling tile above the dishmachine. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed dirt and dust on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a small leak at the right faucet with the sprayer attached at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR DRY STORAGE(30 DROPPINGS),ON FLOOR ON TOP THE SHELVES BETWEEN THE FLOUR BAGS,NO GNAWED BAGS/ FOOD.OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS AT SOUTH EAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER(DOOR #1-#2AND #3) AT REAR AREA BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. A PIECE OF POROUS WOOD WITH A BUILD-UP GRIMES IS INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE THAT HOLDS UP A BRACKET.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ALSO NOT RUSTY MATERIAL
INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE THE PROOF UNIT IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (STAND UP COOLERS/FREEZERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR GASKETS.
PREP AREA SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBIRS/PAINT CHIPPING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAINT PREP AREA SHELVES, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOO/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BREAD RACKS IN REAR AREA AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA (NEXT BREAD OVEN) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (COLD) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, bsmt.) not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas, rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged ceiling tiles that had gaps shall be replaced/repair in prep area, walls in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.
Missing light shields in display cooler shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in cooler, kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE STORE AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER THE PALLETS OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. DRAINING SLOW. MISSING DRAIN COVER ON ONE OF THE SINK . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES, CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR COOLERS AND ALL THE HANDLE OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BY THE PREP AREA , BY THE DISHWASHING AREA,UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE DISHWASHING AREA .
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, MUST REPLACE.
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