SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7059 S SOUTH SHORE DR · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 19, 2025 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19
2025
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DRINK PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD OR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND A PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND UNDER COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

AUG 2
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINIPIPE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOOR IN PATIO AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMITTED THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE IN REAR ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-025

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT OPERABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN 58.3F AND REACH-IN COOLER NOT OPERABLE IN OUTSIDE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00F

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS (74.4F-74.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINIPIPE AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN DISH WASHING AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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