Chicago Health Dept
6237 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
10 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.RICE,FLOUR, AND SUGAR.MUST LABEL.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS TO GO FILLED WITH COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 95.6F TO 118F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE, COLD FOOD 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 53, VALUE $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:SUGAR ,FLOUR ETC.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO NO HAIR RESTRAINT FROM OTHER EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS EXPIRED,RENEW IT PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.RENEWE EVERY THREE YEARS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, BAKING RACKS, INSULATED FOOD CONTAINERS) BEING STORED IN THE FRONT TAKEOUT AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURTNOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/11/2019, REPORT #2282969. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-10 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALSO PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIAL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING IN BETWEEN THE DIVIDER ON THE FIRST AND 3RD COMAPRTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO RAPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.ALSO MUST REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY ON THE DIVIDER SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING ABOVE THE STOVE AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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