Chicago Health Dept
3419 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).
19 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2025.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING(HANDSINK IS FACING SEATING AREA) ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PART.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" BETWEEN MAIN FRONT DOORS,REPAIR ISSUE.
BROKEN TRACK OF WINDOW OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO DOOR OF ICE BIN SAME UNIT.REPAIR ISSUE OR REPLACE UNIT.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND EASILY REACHABLE TO MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WATER INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER(ACCROSS FROM PASTA HOT WATER UNITS).REPAIR ISSUE
BROKEN GROUTH BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DISHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. STAGNATE WATER RBETWEEN SAID FLOOR TILES,REPAIR ISSUE.
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
6-201.11 DIRTY FLOOR NOTED UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA.----WALL VENT COVER AT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATERPROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
UNUSED DRAWER COOLERS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DIRTY FLOOR NOTED UNDER THE DISHWASHING AREA.----WALL VENT COVER AT THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-25-19 REPORT #2300215 NOT CORRECTED. #55--NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINTS OF THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.7F - 72.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA VALUE ABOUT 150 DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL PASTA BEFORE STORING INSDIE WALK IN COOLER.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA, CHEESE, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE WIRE RACK IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON THE FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE PRE-WASH SINK NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR HAND SINK DRAIN IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MISSING WALL TILES AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVER FLOWING WITH FOOD WASTE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND BE TIGHT FITTING. EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD. RECOMMEND LARGER OR MORE WASTE CONTAINERS, MORE FREQUENT PICK-UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 3-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN SOUP AT 198.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
POOLING WATER UNDER THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ADJACENT COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
MISSING WALL TILES AT THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR.
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE FAR RIGHT TWO DOOR COOLER.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
OBSERVED 10 COCKROACHES ON WALL BEHIND STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CHICKEN COOK PRESS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT MILK COOLER.
FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON FLOORS. MUST KEEP OFF FLOORS.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WIPED DOWN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISES OR WRITTEN CONTRACT. MUST PROVIDE.
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