Chicago Health Dept
3130 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PERSONAL WATER BOTTLES STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
3-302.12// NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE FOR ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH A BUILDUP OF PINK, BLACK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AND SEASONINGS ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN COOKLINE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST STORE DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE PIZZA COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTs AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLERS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AT CONDENSER UNIT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373606 DATED:06/11/2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 11, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 58.1 F,HOT DOGS AT 54.1 F,SAUSAGE AT 55.1 F,RIB EYE STEAKS AT 57.2 F,CHEESE SLICES AT 50.0 F,HAMBURGERS AT 50.0 F,POLISH SAUSAGE AT 55 F,PIZZA PUFFS AT 50.0 F,CUT TOMATOES AT 50.1 F,ETC., INSIDE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
FOUND THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN USE WITH TCS FOODS (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.0 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS). - COS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373606 DATED:06/11/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CRTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 11, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN. Sep 11, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (06/11/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CRTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMATION GIVEN.
OBSEREVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAAGEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A SERVICE SINK. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ONE WILL BE NEEDED AT MOPSINK WHEN INSTALLED. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BE ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1763520 ISSUED ON 04-25-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.--------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ICE SCOOP MUST STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FRONT VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, FLOWS OVER TO OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK, SINK NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
USING LARGE GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADE PRODUCTS TO STORE FOODS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FREEZER,
FRONT VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT,
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE/AROUND WASHROOM IN REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in reach in freezers.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Wall that had hole, exposed insulation in rear storage area by staircase, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling, walls that had stains, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed
Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, and rear dry storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing light shields in rear dry storage room area, shall be provided.
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks need cleaning.
Ceiling tiles that were damaged/stained in rear prep area, shall be replaced.
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in coolers not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
NOTED AN OPENING ON WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Freezer case cover not maintained-glass cracked. Instructed to replace cover.
Outside garbage area not maintained or rodent proofed. Exterior of grease box had old encrusted wasted grease on lid and dripping on ground in front of grease box. Instructed to detail clean grease box and maintain to prevent pest nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Freezer case cover not maintained-glass cracked. Instructed to replace cover.
Floor along wallbase, storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Rear exposed handsink not maitained. Instructed to repair to have hot and cold water porperly drain.
Thermometer not conspicuous inside coolers. Instructed to have all thermometers visible inside coolers and provided proper thermometer inside coolers.
VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #40 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER 2 DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TEMPERATURE WAS 50.2F NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,INSIDE COOLER WAS PIZZA SAUCE IN SMALL CONTAINER 1LB AT 49.8F,TAGGED COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST FIX COOLER TO 40F OR BELOW,MUST CONTACT CDPH FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED TO 40F
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR COOLER ,RACKS OF COOLER AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVER AT THE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER OR MUST BE REPLACED
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