NOV 24
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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O & E FOREVER INC..
EAT. 90/100
5309 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 24, 2025 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 302023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE) AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-18-19 INSPECTION # 2345830. VIOLATION 53. OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN PUBLIC BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 55. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. TRASH CANS PROVIDED WITH LIDS INSIDE RESTROOM AND HOLES SEALED AT BASEMENT CEILING BY 3-6-20.
NOV 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN PUBLIC BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 292017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS THIS INSPECTOR ON 3-27-17 REPORT #2009361 WAS NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. SUMMARY REPORT WAS REMOVED FROM THE FRAME IT WAS DISPLAYED IN AND REPLACED WITH THE OLD SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE YEAR 2015. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND AGAIN POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL READY TO EAT FRESH CUT FRUIT IN STORAGE COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. LEAK ON THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.
MAR 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED FRONT PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT 50.7F & 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CUT MANGO'S AT 50F.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS TOTAL OF CUT MANGO AT 50F, CUT STRAWBERRY'S AT 49.2F, CUT KIWI FRUIT AT 48.7F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 50F. ALL DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED IE: FROZEN YOGURT MIX AT 38F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL READY TO EAT FRESH CUT FRUIT IN STORAGE COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR CLEAN CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE/NO LIGHTING IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION/FREEZER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. LEAK ON THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
SEP 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE CONDIMENT/TOPPING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GRIMES ON SHELVES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE CONDIMENT BAR, SURFACE IS POROUS AND NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE, SOUTH WALL OF SELLING AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT OR USE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS AND LIQUID FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE YOGURT MACHINES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GANG WAY BEHIND THE BASEMENT STORAGE HAS EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR,ALSO DEBRIS ON SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.KEEP AREA FREE OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BRICK WALL AT DINING AREA NOT SEALED.SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND FLAKE TO THE TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALL.
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