SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1505 W JARVIS AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2025 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Apr 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE DEAD INSECT ON HALLWAY UNDER THE SHELVES.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS.ALSO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

PEELING AND BUBBLED WHITE MATERIAL WITH EXPOSED WIRE INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REPLACE UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE,ALSO GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

MAY 2
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND SHELF STORINGCLEAN POTS AND PANS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE HALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LOOSE AND NOT SECURED, EXPOSING THE SPACE ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

APR 23
2024
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE MAIN PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA TO NOT HAVE LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN THE PREPARATION AREA ON THE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF KITCHEN BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE REAR HALLWAY ON THE SHELVES LEADING TO EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND SHELF STORINGCLEAN POTS AND PANS NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON SHELF NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO NOT BE INVERTED AND WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARBDOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE GRILL PREPARATION AREA AND THE STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; ALSO OBSERVED THE USE OF BARE WOOD AS SHELVES ON RACK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAKE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS IN GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED TO SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ATTACH DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE HALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LOOSE AND NOT SECURED, EXPOSING THE SPACE ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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