MIRRA.

Chicago Health Dept

1954 W ARMITAGE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025); 5 critical violations across the last 12 months.

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR LEFT SINK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAPS ON INDER SIDES OF COUNTER TOP IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA.

AUG 26
2025
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 19
2025
FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS POTATO,OCTOPUS,CAULIFLOWER,ETC MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.30LBS.SOUSVIDE OCTOPUS.2LBS. CHUTNEY-1LBS.PRICKLY PEACHES.8LBS. TINGA MASELA-.5LB.MORITA PUREE.10LBS. CHICKEN.1LBS. UNI CREAMA.3LBS. SAUCE.1LB.STEAK.10LBS. SALMON..5LB. CHEESE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.APPX.41LBS.$355.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING FOODS. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY REMOVED THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FROM THE PREMISES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3-5 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, HALLWAY, BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

JUL 12
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 28
2024
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A MAXIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 103 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISH MACHINES HAVE A MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER INCAPABLE OF BEING TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER IN UPSTAIRS PREP SINK. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PREP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILETS WITH SOILAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOILETS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE WALL WITH HEAVY SYNTHETIC FLORAL DECORATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM LEFT OF EXIT SIGN GOING INTO KITCHEN IN BOOR REPAIR. FLOOR IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR OBSERVED CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE IN TOILET ROOM TO THE LEFT OF EXIT SIGN GOING INTO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

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