Chicago Health Dept
1418 W HOWARD ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
FOUND EXTERIOR WATER FILTER COVER AT DISHWASHING AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD.MUST PAINT/SEAL.
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
4-602.13 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER-LEVEL AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER. MANAGER STATED SINK IS NOT USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES NEED TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RICE, MEAT PIES, BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, & GOAT, STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED FACILITY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE SINK WAS OBSERVED AT 10.57F. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOWER-LEVEL AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER. MANAGER STATED SINK IS NOT USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES NEED TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE.
FOUND COOKED COW FEET INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS,STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 45.9F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 9-3-24 IN THE EVENING,PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER,POUNDS 50,VALUE 163. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THREAD FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITHALL REQUIRED AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED GRILL NOT INSTALLED UNDERHOOD. INSTALL GRILL TO PREPARE, AND HEAT FOOD PROPERLY PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER IN PLACE AND NO CONTRACT FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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