Chicago Health Dept
3917 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
9 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BEHIND LARGE MIXER LOCATED BY REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND SINK WAS COVERED WITH TRAY AND SANITIZING BUCKET. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED BROKEN HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAND DRYING IN TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-2023, REPORT #2582446. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 9-27-2023, REPORT #2582446. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED BY PIZZA PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS(TOOLS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED (4) CONTAINERS OF COOKED SLICED BEEF WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (52.9F-60.0 F) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WITH HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHNG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT SUPPLY LINE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
s: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. CORE VIOLATION
PERSON IN CHARGE NOT CERTIFIED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND HAMBERGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 8-28-2018 SEE REPORT#2213580
.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY INFORMED 8-28-2018 SEE REPORT #2213580
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 8-28-2018-REPORT#2213580
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DINING AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2213580 DATED 8-25-2018 SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW
VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED NOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED--SEE REPORT#2213580-DATED 8-28-2018
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDUAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON YHE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. CORE
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