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3334 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE WITH FROZEN BEEF PIZZA PIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE COOLER OVER NIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES. (MANAGER CORRECTED).

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. (MANAGER PROVIDED).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19---OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (4/27/26) WAS NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.

APR 27
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE THE FRONT 2-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 50.8F AND HAMBURGERS AT 50.9F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 9#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT COUNTER CHEESECAKE REFRIGERATION UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE, WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH FLOUR/SEASONING IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL.

JAN 27
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH FLOUR/SEASONING IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON DUTY HANDLING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 13
2025
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH FLOUR/SEASONING IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT BEING STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON DUTY HANDLING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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APR 18
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVE NO COVERED BIN IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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