SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2635 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 14, 2025 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON LEFT SIDE OF DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING RELEASED TO DRAIN. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE.

APR 29
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES ENTERING THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINS. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 27
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES ENTERING THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIRRESTRAINS. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE-THRU AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 62.5F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 55.4F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS FOUND AT 80.3F, 84F TO 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 78.5F, AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 85.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS EQUIPMENT. PLUMBERS ON SITE, STILL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT RESOLVED IN ALL SINKS AND HOT WATER NOT ABLE TO CONTINUOUSLY BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. WASHBOWL SINK WITH 100F OR MORE. HOWEVER, THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS 95F TO 113F; HOWEVER NOT CONTINUOUSLY ABLE TO MAINTAIN SAID TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 7
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR CAUSE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT NOZZLES OF ORANGE JUICE MACHINE. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 30
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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SEP 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204-12 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES AND MOP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN DINING AREA, AND IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE (NORTH DOOR)INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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