SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4722 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 20, 2025 · passed

9 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 20
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CLEAN UTENSILS MUST NOT HANG FOR STORAGE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WASH BASIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER THE SMALL GAS STOVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO ENABLE ADEQUATE DRYING AND AVOID PEST/FLY ATTRACTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK LINE GREASE TRAP, ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE METAL PREP TABLE, BEHIND AND AROUND THE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY UNUSED BOX FREEZERS AND MICROWAVE IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

JUL 26
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND AROUND THE DOOR GASKETS OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASIER CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING STORED ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR).

AUG 4
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED WITH CONSUMER FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ANY FOOD FOR EMPLOYEES SEPERATELY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT UNITS BROKEN AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

JUL 8
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REFUSE/GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND FLOOR INSIDE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND PIPES WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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APR 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WHERE LARGE SOUP POTS ARE WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE WOK STATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FEB 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CRACKING AND TOUCHING EGGS WITH BARE HANDS FOR MAYONNAISE MAKING. EGGS USED AS ROW IN PRODUCT. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS.PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (FISH SAUCE) STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (IN HOUSE MAYONNAISE). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

OBSERVED USE OF UNPASTEURIZED EGGS FOR MAKING MAYO IN HOUSE. PASTEURIZED EGGS OR EGGS PRODUCTS SHELL BE SUBSTITUTE FOR ROW EGGS IN PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS MAYONNAISE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT DISH WASHING SINGLE SINK. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE 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

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.FACILITY IS WASHING SINK USING ALTERNATIVE WASHING IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT BUT WITHOUT WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB FOR INTERIOR OF GLASS DOOR STAND UP COOLER

NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

ESTABLISHMENT HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL FOOD ON THE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE POTS WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE POTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LLIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WEST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE OR DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE OBSERVED CLUTER ON TOP OF THE TWO COOLERS. PAPERS, ALUMINUM FOIL, ALUMINUM TRAYS, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOP OF THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 19
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081927 DATED 9/12/17. #32-REPLACE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK AROUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON PREP TABLE MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #33- DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST THE BROWN CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PROTECT THE FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS WITH KNIFE RACK (WITH FOOD STAINED) AND MAINTAINED.

SEP 12
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. REPLACE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK AROUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON PREP TABLE MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 20
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUL 7
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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