SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1757 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed

11 of 16 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in employees restroom, Instructed to provide.

AUG 6
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED IN DOWNSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OPERATOR STATED COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.

SEP 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. MUST ENCLOSE OR PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR.

FEB 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORD OF LIST OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

SEP 23
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MINOR LEAK NOTED AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLEREN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 7
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER AND CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 9
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 5
2016
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violation not corrected from 4-28-16,report#1763822 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM: 10-22-15 REPORT #1454264 #36-LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #38-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. TODAY(4-28-16)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 Today 5-5-16 splash guard not provided at exposed hand sink . Business owner bought a new exposed hand sink with attached splash guard,however not installed.Manager stated said sink will be installed between today and tomorrow. 48 hours notice given to install the new sink under City plumbing code critical violation:7-42-090

APR 28
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM: 10-22-15 REPORT #1454264 #36-LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #38-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TODAY(4-28-16)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE ALL FOOD PARTICLES FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.KEEP IT CLEAN

OCT 22
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 22
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE VENT COVER IN WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

OCT 8
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO COVER ON VENT IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.

OCT 25
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK AT MOP SINK, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

JUN 9
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

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