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Chicago Health Dept

1953 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FIRST TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2626057 10/27/25 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #57-2-102.13 :STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 27

2025

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (COFFEE,DESSERTS,SALADS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A WIRE RACK WITH SEASONING AND DELI PAPER STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. WIRE RACK WAS DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FIRST TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2619405 6/18/25 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: -#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR MUST MAKE A TIGHT FITTING. #39-3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN COFFEE PREP AND MAIN SERVING LINE HAND SINKS. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. #57-2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORNISH HENS,LAMB,SALADS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A STRAINER AND INSIDE OF SAID SINK, AND A FOOD STAND STORED IN FRONT OF THE SAME. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE, FRONT COFFEE STATION SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK ON MAIN PREP LINE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS IN COFFEE PREP AND MAIN SERVING LINE HAND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK ON PREP AREA SERVICE LINE WHILE FOOD WAS PREPARED ON SAID SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP. EMPLOYEE PLACED NEW BOTTLE OF SOAP AT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 26

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINKS THROUHGOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE CUSTOMER UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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