SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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619-621 E 67TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 2 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. IMPROPER: MACCARONI AND CHEESE 51.0F AND PANCAKE BATTER AT 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT PREP COOLER. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. EMPLOYEE BROGHT TEST STRIPS TO LOCATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND AIR INTAKE FAN IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOUR BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSRTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOME CLEANING NEEDED UNDER THE GRILLS IN THE KITCHEN AND TABLE HOLDING SMALL GRILL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR CORNER AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF BOTH WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 12, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 13
2023
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/DIARHHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN POLICY AND KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. KIT MUST BE READILY AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND TOWELS OR ANY OTHER MEANS OF DRYING HANDS AT HAND SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. HAND DRYING DEVICES MUST BE AT ALL HANDWASH STATIONS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPER WASH AND DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 45-57 DEGREES. MAC N CHEESE PAN, MASHED POTATOES, YELLOW RICE, COOKED BRUSSEL SPROATS, COOKED CHICKEN PATTIES, CHICKEN LEGS, ETC... ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50 LBS TOTAL APPROX VALUE $250.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR POSTED ON MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT MAYBE CONSUMED UNSER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE TO PROPERLY MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD ITEMS. ALL FOOD THAT IS BEING COOLED AND STORED MUST BE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. LARGE SPACE BETWEEN FLOOR AND DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SAMITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUSTY SHELF AT BOTTOM OF TABLE AT REAR DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING OR REPAIRING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST SANITIZING RINSE SOLUTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS OF OOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL TABLE LEGS AND WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUG 12, 2022 REPORT #2562037 #58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

AUG 12
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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