Chicago Health Dept
2228 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2025.
6-201.13 : DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ANY SANITIZING WATER AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT, OBSERVED 2 FEMALE EMPLOYEES AT SEPARATE TIMES WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING IN DISH RACK TO DRY WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS ON HOT SELF-SERVICE BAR, SUCH AS 3LBS. PORK & CHICKEN BALLS-129.2F.5LBS. PORK-124.5F.5LBS. POTATO-123.4F.5LBS. MUSHROOM GRAVY-126.9F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX.18LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ON COLD SELF SERVICE BAR SUCH AS 3LBS. GREEK SALAD-53.2F.5LBS. REDDISH SALAD-54.3F. 5LBS. RED BEET SALAD-52.9F.5LBS. CUCUMBER SALAD-55.6F.3LBS. PUREE BEETS-53.6F.3LBS. CARROT SALAD-49.5F.5LBS. CUT WATERMELON- 54.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.29LBS.$60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT SELF-SERVICE HOLDING UNIT AT 99.5°F AND COLD HOLDING SELF-SERVICE UNIT AT 46.9°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 136.9°F AND COLD HOLDING 42.3°F.AFTER ADJUSTMENTS ON BOTH UNITS. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD HOLDING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA & BAR MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS (SHOES AND CLOTHING STORED ON CHAIRS AND ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOP AT COFFEE STATION.MUST REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN REWASH & SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO STOVE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2597256 7/9/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS.#55-: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SHELVING IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT RACKS OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BAR AREA AS WELL AS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED SOILED ALUMINIUM FOIL AROUND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVE 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2453879 DATED 10/27/2020: #47 4-204.12 "NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
STAINED AND CHIPPED DRYWALL SURFACE BEHIND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESO COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLE AND,COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.
NOTED LEAKS ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
BROKEN GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER WITH FROST BUILDUP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNT CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA THAT ARE HANGING OFF OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
EXCESS SLIMESUBSTANCE ON PORTABLE PLASTIC DISH DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND COOKED CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 81.9F; MIXED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 98.4F; FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AND SHELVES.FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED AT COLD BUFFET UNIT: SLICED CABBAGE AND SLICED CUCUMBER AT TEMP OF 63.7F; SHREDDED CARROTS AT TEMP OF 59.3F; SHREDDED BEETS AT TEMP OF 62.0F;ALL SALADS WAS MIXED WITH CREAMY DRESSING WHICH WAS MADE IN HOUSE. SLICED WATER MELON AT TEMP OF 64.2F; COOKED CABBAGE WITH CARROTS AT TEMP OF 62.9F; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS17,VALUE76 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-24-15,REPORT #1454201 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 7-6-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
EXCESS SLIMESUBSTANCE ON PORTABLE PLASTIC DISH DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GROCERY BAGS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT NINFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-3-14 REPORT# 1512559 NOT CORRECTED: #38 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR/ COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
GROCERY BAGS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT NINFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINE.
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR/ COFFEE PREP AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
COVER AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN.
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM NEAR BAR.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exposed handsink installed next to utility sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling tile through-out premises and wall behind stove not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and detail clean heavily stained wall.
Unnecessary articles stored on floor through-out prep and storage areas. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Inspector Comments: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.Consumer advisory must be posted.
Inspector Comments: Remove aluminum foils from the bottoms of prep tables in kitchen areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
Inspector Comments: Hood,filters above cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.
Observed live fruit flies in the kitchen areas.Approximately 15 live fruit flies were observed around crates of onions,dry foods storage stored on shelving in kitchen.Detail clean,sanitize affected areas,remove said flies,provide containers with lids to minimize pest problem,remove unnnecessary articles from said area.Pest control service now reccomended.Serious violation 7-38-020.
All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.Consumer advisory must be posted.
Remove aluminum foils from the bottoms of prep tables in kitchen areas must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
Detail clean,maintain interiors of refrigeration units,stoves,ovens,tops and bottoms of work tables,dry storage shelvings.
Floors beneath the cooking stove,buffet table are dirty,clean floors in detail.
Hood,filters above cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE FLAT WEAR BY BUFFET AREA, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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