FEB 3
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OPEN KITCHENS.
EAT. 79/100
3348 S PULASKI · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT OPERABLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 82025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SINK IN COOKING ROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURE WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALSO MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENT IN DOCK BATHROOM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 222024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT/ KITCHENWARE NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED BEFORE STORAGE ON SHELVING RACKS IN DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSARY WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL RESIDUES ON SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE AND DIRT BUILT ON WALLS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN BETWEEN PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT THE FOLLOWING TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80.F-89.9F; TWO HANDSINKS IN FRONT OF COMMISSARY AREA AND COMMISARY HANDSINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COMMISSARY BY THE DISH AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT LEAKING ON FOOD PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)MANAGEMENT FIXED THE LEAK WHILE I WAS WORKING ON MY REPORT. CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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NOV 32023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT COMMISSARY PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 128.2F TO 135F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN HOT PREP AND COMISSARY AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT THE FOLLOWING TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 86.F-89.9F; MEN'S OFFICE RESTROOM HANDSINK, HANDSINKS IN COLD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT, (READING OF 0). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST BE USED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN JANITORIAL/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 6
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR ON ONE SIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.
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