Chicago Health Dept
7315 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HANDSOAP AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CHEESE STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES NEAR THE FRONT-LINE AREA. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT RIGHT SIDE (SANITIZE) AND MIDDLE (RINSE) COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE; CORE VIOLATION (#39) NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2604878 DATED 10/18/24. 3-307.11: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
MISSING HANDLE ON PIZZA PREP COOLER COVER. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PIZZA, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PIZZA, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE CABINETS AT FRONT STORAGAGE COUNTER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FIVE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING FROM SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MULIT-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, REWASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE DISCARDED, SOLD, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED TWO LARGE HOLES IN SCREEN OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW CHICKEN IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243761 ON 12-20-18:58-OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE TOOK SOAP FROM THE TOILET ROOM TO SUPPLY AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSPECTOR THEN WENT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND OBSERVED NO SOAP IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP FOR SAID HAND WASHING SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THEMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER FOR THE SHELF LOCATED OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A SHELF LINER AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER (MALE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT,.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE. DEFROST BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON REAR EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH. 100PPM OF CLORING SANITIZER
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, COPY OF CLASSES GIVEN.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGS IE.BAGGIES/ZIPLOCK BAGGIES.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE HOOD, FILTERS,LARGE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF RECH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS SHEILDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE ANY UNSUED EQUIPMENT. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
CLEAN FANGUARD COVER FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
ELEVATE STOCK (SODA)6' OFF THE FLOOR.
REAR YARD CLUTTER NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: LARGE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF RECH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS SHEILDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THRESHOLD AT DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM, SELF CLOSING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED ON BATHROOM DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL UTILITY SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE ANY UNSUED EQUIPMENT.
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