MAY 23
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NORTH WEST REGIONAL CENTER.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
3160 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 23, 2025 · passed
14 of 22 inspections passed, 7 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) REAR EXIT DOOR.
OCT 182024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE TRASH CAN NEAR HAND WASHING SINK TO THROW AWAY PAPER TOWELS AFTER HAND WASHING AT FRONT SERVING LINE.
MAR 142023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN THE KITCHEN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE/CORNER OF PREP AREA.
JUL 222022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 272019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FITNESS CENTER RIGHT SIDE ENRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
DEC 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. .
DEC 212018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240866 ISSUED ON 11-30-2018 ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #54 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE WEST (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,RUSTING OUT FROM BOTTOM CORNERS AND LARGE HOLES (PEST ENTRY).INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REPLACE SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 302018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK IS REQUIRED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE LINE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE BREWER STATION LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WEST (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR,RUSTING OUT FROM BOTTOM CORNERS AND LARGE HOLES (PEST ENTRY).INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REPLACE SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN OFFICE STAFF EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 202017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.
FEB 92017FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT WORKING, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 120.0 F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PREP AREA HOT HOLDING UNIT, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM BASEMENT DRAIN PIPES UNDERNEATH PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS DRAINING FROM SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING/WASTE WATER MUST NOT BACK UP. FLOOR MUST BE SANITIZED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CDPH OFFICE IS NOTIFIED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOUBLE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
MAR 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
FEB 262016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE NORTHWEST EXIT DOOR (DOOR #5) NOT REOCENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. FOUND A 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ABOVE STATED DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL NEXT TO THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE 1ST HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
SEP 92015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN PREP AREA DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUN 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 19
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,
NOV 62013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR, AND 2 SIDE DOORS, NORTH AND SOUTH AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS OVER 40 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1098529 DATED 8/20/12. POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1098529 DATED 8/20/12. #35- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT MOP SINK CLOSET AND MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. # 38-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#43-INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMENS AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 4"COVING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (FOUND ONLY ONE DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020 A,B. PROVIDED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS TO POST.
AUG 202012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, ONE DOOR COOLER AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/RUG THRU-OUT DINING ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT MOP CLOSET AND MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN THE KITKCHEN AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
JUL 222010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKED NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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