Chicago Health Dept
4222-4224 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LAST REPORT DATED JAN 2024; NO CURRENT REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE REPORTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITAATION ISSUED.
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK(S) NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AREA #1 AT 73.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT A SERVICE TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LAST REPORT DATED JAN 2024; NO CURRENT REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE REPORTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITAATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR ARA AND ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDSINK IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM DIFFICULT TO TURN ON AND OFF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED ARTICLES (CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BAR AREA OR IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SOAP PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED ARTICLES (CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE.
RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS ON PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND AND MAINTAIN
NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE FROM PAST 90 DAYS FOR OYSTERS (ONLY HAS CURRENT TAG FOR OYSTERS ON SITE). INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (EX. CEVICHE, OYSTERS, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON CLOTH. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRINKING WARE IN BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS ON PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION EXPIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT THIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN LADIES ROOM MUST HAVE A LID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND FRONT WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE TWO UPRIGHT FREEZERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR PREP STOVE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
OBSRVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TILES IN REAR WAIT STATION.
TILES NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THERE ARE 2-3 LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA THAT NEED THE TUBES OR END CAPS ON THE LIGHTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR IN DINING AREA HAS A WATER PURIFIER CONNECTED TO THE SINK MAKING IT UNACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER REMOVED SYSTEM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE LEVELS OF SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030
3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DINING AREA BAR HAS BACK UP OF WASTE WATER IN 2 COMPARTMENTS NOT ALLOWING FOR DISHES TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED MUST CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
TILES NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THERE ARE 2-3 LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA THAT NEED THE TUBES OR END CAPS ON THE LIGHTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TWO REAR UP RIGHT FREEZERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MIXER.
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OR BETWEEN 2 FOOD PREP AREAS.
3 STOVES AND 1 GAS BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOODS. MUST POSITION COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOODS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM INSPECTION#1151771 OCT/31/2013: 33-NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, BARGUN HOLDERS, TOASTER OVEN ALSO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZERS. 34-NEED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. 38- NEED TO ADD HANDSINKS AT FRONT BAR AND BANQUET ROOM.ALSO NEED SINK 32-STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMP. SINKS. 35- NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO REPAIR WALL AROUND WINDOW. 35-NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO REPAIR WALL AROUND WINDOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST CLEAN THE HOODS,FILTERS PREP TABLES,REMOVE THE TIN FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES.
REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST.CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR AREA.SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS TOO.
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING FOR THR FOOD PANTRY.
REMOVE ALL THE CLUTTER AND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AREA AND KITCHEN SO NO INSET OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
NEED TO REPAIR FRONT BEER COOLER DOOR HANDLES BROKEN.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE TABLE.
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, BARGUN HOLDERS, TOASTER OVEN ALSO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZERS.
NEED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE.
NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO REPAIR WALL AROUND WINDOW.
NEED TO ADD HANDSINKS AT FRONT BAR AND BANQUET ROOM.ALSO NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMP. SINKS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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