JAN 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MOY LEE.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
5346 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed with conditions
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE BOWL WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES ARE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. MANAGER SET UP SANITIZER COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMUMATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND GRIDDLE AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE AND IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 92024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT SMOOTHIE BAR AND IN DISH AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY POTS BEING PLACED INSIDE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 117.7F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMEPRATURE BETWEEN 180 AND 192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF YELLOW AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT SMOOTHIE BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN BREASTS THAWING IN TUB IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHRIMP THAWING IN BUCKET ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE AND IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2583941 DATED 10/24/2023. SEE COMMENTS. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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OCT 172023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND PEST CONTROL LOG WITH NO CURRENT INVOICES. LAST INVOICE DATED 11-14-22. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG MISSING MAP FOR ALL PEST MONITORING STATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-1-22 INSPECTION # 2566360. VIOLATION 57. FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. VIOLATION 58. FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 172 F (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 180F FINAL RINSE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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