Chicago Health Dept
244-246 S CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
22 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN BATHROOM WITH CRACKS AND DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMNOMETER FOR UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN GRILL AND SHELVING UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GEARSE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REFUSE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVDD FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TRASH BEHIND WHITE FREEZER CHEST NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED POTATO SLICER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVEED NO VISIBLE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS USED TO STORE SLICED POTATOES WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BUCKETS.
OBSERVED SPLITTING WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS, IN CORNERS, AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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
OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA CLOGGED AND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY INTO A BUCKET WHEN DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. .
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS TRHOUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE VENTS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OUT, ONE MISSING A BULB AND PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN THE BACK OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE CHEESE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE ANY FOODS.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET HEAD IN THE EMPOLYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE THROGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. #38OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.#47OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #47OBSERVED CHEESE SLICES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. #51 OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. OBSERVED THE FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. #55 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER (IN JANITOR CLOSET) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CHEST FREEZER) STORED NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. #55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.#55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR AND WATER STAINED CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED CHEESE SLICES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. OBSERVED THE FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER (IN JANITOR CLOSET) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CHEST FREEZER) STORED NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR AND WATER STAINED CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS AND DUST FROM THE OUTSIDE WALL WHERE THE CUSTOMER ENCLOSURE IS LOCATED.
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM.
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE WALLS AND STORAGE SHEVLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PC FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS POLISH, STEAK AND TAMALES. CITY CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE FURANCE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. SOME LOOSE WALL PANELING OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER; REATTACH WALL PANELING.
THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FRYERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. SOME LOOSE WALL PANELING OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER; REATTACH WALL PANELING.
THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
FOUND ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED WITH FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES TO UNCLOG.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.LOOSE WALL PANEL & WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES.
TOILET ROOM FAUCET (HOT AND COLD WATER) NOT WORKING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUE.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
THE SINK BACK SPLASH AREA AND WATER FILLING FAUCETS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLES ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS ARE FULL OF CLUTTER, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOMS.
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