SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3560 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 1, 2024 · passed

14 of 18 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 1
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIOMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN BASMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 9
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 19
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 1
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES ON GROUND.

JAN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DIPLAYED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT 1:55 P.M. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ARRIVED AT 2:50 P.M. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE OPENING/ENTRYWAY (FROM CUSTOMER AREA)TO FOOD PREP AREA, AT 57 INCHES. ENTRYWAYS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 36 INCHES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE BARRIER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGERS IN PREP AREA WORKING WITH FOOD WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO ANYONE WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SEWAGE PIPES IN BASEMENT OVER SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS (BIG MAC CONTAINER, FOOD SERVICE CUPS) . UTENSILS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE USE ARTICLES FROM UNDER SEWAGE PIPES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP BETWEEN GRILLS. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT FREE OF AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST , DIRT AND OIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUT OF SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE NEAR DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.

MAR 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER,FROM REPORT #1609267 DATED 1/5/16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). ISSUED A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE LID TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE FC-1 COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CERAMIC FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR BUN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. LEAK UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR AND LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THE TOWEL WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN/INOPERABLE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CERAMIC FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR BUN STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE ABOVE THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. LEAK UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO FLOOR AND LEAK FROM CEILING PIPING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THE TOWEL WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN/INOPERABLE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

JUL 29
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAR 7
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING WALL PAPER ON SOUTH WALL, NEAR COKE MACHINE, IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR.GRAFFITI ON MEN TOILET ROOM . MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION COVERS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN VENTS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN WALK IN BASEMENT WALK COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT STORAGE ,UNDER STAIRS, HAVE CLUTTER AND BOXES ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES OFF FLOOR.

SEP 12
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 1 BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN STORAGE BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED

JUL 15
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 8
2011
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 17 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE REAR DINING AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MUST CLEAN TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES,MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE;GIVEN 5 DAYS 07-15-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION; WORKERS CLEANED THE AREA BUT AFTER 30 MINS ,FRUIT FLIES ARE COMING BACK ,MUST SEAL ALL HOLES

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR DINING AREA WITH TINY HOLES,MUST SEAL HOLES AND FIXED LOOSE TILES

MAR 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE DINING AREA GLASS WINDOWS AND 10 DEAD ON WINDOW SEALS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,EMPLOYEE NOW CLEANING ALL GLASS WINDOWS IN THE DINING AREA

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BASEMENT ON ALL CORNERS UNDER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,MUST BE REPLACED

OCT 20
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 17
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Front storage shelves and equipment in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in prep area and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Urinal in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair and maintain equipment.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessart articles stored in basement under stairs and unused equipment. Instructed to remove all unused articles or properly store covereed and elevate supplies 6inches or higher and away from wall.

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