SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

OBERWEIS DAIRY, INC.

BEAT. 23/100

3055 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 15, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2025
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITYOFCHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMSIES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS MILK SHAKES COFFEE BEVERAGES WITH MILK, SERVES ICE CREAM, SUNDAYS BANANA SPLIT ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRON PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TILES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP FREEZERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON PREP FREEZERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZERS AND FREEZERS CONDENSERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREP AREA FLOOR DAMAGED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY TOPPINGS FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED DISHMACHINE FLOOR DRAIN BRUSH STUCK INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE STUCK BRUSH INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS WITH BLENDERS AND CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM BY THE ICE MACHINE ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE LINING OF THE SAME.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.

DEC 4
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS WITH BLENDERS AND CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM BY THE ICE MACHINE ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE LINING OF THE SAME.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES.

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NOV 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: ALL POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SUMP PUMP ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. FLOORS MUST BE MAINTAINED DRY AND ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE CLOSET FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

NOV 18
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE BIN STORAGE WITH BROWN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 SMALL DRAIN FLIES IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND 10 IN THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK MALT CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SUMP PUMP ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. FLOORS MUST BE MAINTAINED DRY AND ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE CLOSET FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED WALL BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO SEAL ALL OPEN SEAMS AND CREVICES.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WEST WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DIRT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 25
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND LADDER STORED IMPROPERLY BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

SEP 5
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

TWO HOLES IN FLOOR NEAR STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON LEFT WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. SINK HAS A SPRAY ARM ONLY.

AUG 23
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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