SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4320 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 22, 2024 · passed

14 of 17 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 22
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS, RINGS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS, RINGS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEES JACKETS HANGING FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2021
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 27
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 15
2020
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 2
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR

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

THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER

SEP 23
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 -NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEAR THE DRIVE-THRU/ FRONT PREP AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A CONDIMENT CAR WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS. MUST REMOVE CONDIMENT CART AND MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE CONDIMENT CART WAS REMOVED ON AND CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. COS

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE MCAFEE MINI REFRIGERATOR.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 60 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREA, REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL ON SITE ON OR AFTER 9/23/19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE BOTTOM FRY FREEZER AND LEFT DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER TO BE BROKEN. REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE BASE TO THE HAND SINK FAUCET TO BE DISREPAIR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE BASE OF THE HAND SINK FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS AND/OR FOOD SPLASH: THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND DRIVE-THRU STATION. CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK, LEAK ON THE FILTER SYSTEM HOSE NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE VENTS TO BE DUSTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ORDER COUNTER, AND WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER TO HAVE WATER DAMAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING MATERIAL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE MOP AREA NEEDS TO BE ELEVATE. ELEVATE THE ITEMS IN THE MOP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM MISSING GROUT. REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN RESTROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HAMBURGER GRILL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS REPLACING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

DEC 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONIES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND STARTED PREPARING COFFEE. ALSO ONE MALE PREPARING BREAKFAST IN THE PREP AREA WEAR THE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A). INSTRUCTED THE PROPER WAY OF WASHING HANDS, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS EVERY OTHER TASK. EMPLOYEES STARTED WASHING HANDS DURING INSPECTION.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. AND BROKEN HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature 59.1F. All potentially hazardous foods removed from walk-in cooler. Instructed must always keep walk in cooler temperature at 40F or less. Facility has several other coolers available. Walk in cooler tagged and held for inspection. Must not use cooler until tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 12lbs of shredded cheese @ 51.4f-56.2f (valued at $60); 15lbs of sliced white cheddar cheese @ 48.7f-50.8f ($50); 2lbs of gogurt @ 52.1f-55.5f ($20); 3lbs of sliced apples @60f ($18); 7lbs of liquid eggs @ 47.2f-49.1f ($41); 6lbs of liquid egg whites @ 49.5f-51.6f ($30); 23lbs of vanilla yogurt @ 47.7f-50.5f ($56); 30lbs of sliced tomatoes @ 48.0f-53.4f ($37); 20lbs of eggs @ 48.7f-58.5f ($50);and 6lbs of shredded and leaf lettuce @ 48.0f-57.2f ($59). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed all cold foods must be kept at 40F of less at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower and upper interior of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

SEP 30
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

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

FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT GRILLS WITH GREASE AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN BREAKFAST PRODUCT COOLER AND IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE BOTH.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE DIRTY MACHINE.

AUG 5
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE EQUIPMENT (DRIVE-THRU AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE).

NOV 13
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 28
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCCOP WAS FOUND INSIDE LARGE ICE BIN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.

NOV 26
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in rear kitchen prep area, under ice machine, needs to be re-grouted, floors under 3 compartment sink, CO2 tanks, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors that had peeling paint in food storage areas under shelving, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Exhaust vent guards in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.

OCT 11
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RECAULKING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NEEDED; MISSING 2 ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED; AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.; CABINET IN SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WINDOW SILLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE/KETCHUP DISPENSER AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED

AUG 20
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer especially under the pallet and maintain.

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. Must clean in detail the fan guard cover inside the walk in freezer ,with minimal dust accumulated and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Observed employee serving and preparing foods not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees preparing and serving foods must wear a hair restraingts, hairnet, baseball csp or bandana.

APR 13
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. Must clean in detail the floor inside the walk in freezer especially under the pallet and maintain.

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. Must clean in detail the fan guard cover inside the walk in freezer ,with minimal dust accumulated and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Observed employee serving and preparing foods not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees preparing and serving foods must wear a hair restraingts, hairnet, baseball csp or bandana.

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