SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ORANGE LINE.

EAT. 82/100

5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed

9 of 16 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE CABINET TO REMOVE DRINK SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN MAIN COOK LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 14
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS OR DARK COLORATION IS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILL. FLOORS UNDER FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE DRINK/GAS CANISTERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

APR 1
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE DRINK/GAS CANISTERS ARE KEPT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

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DEC 7
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DBERIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 7
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 22
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN FLOOR GROUT BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN

OCT 30
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SHALL BE STORED IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AND NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.

NOV 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS AND ATTACHED WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

SEP 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND TABLE. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DIFFICULT TO CLOSE, OFFLINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WORN AND UNEVEN CAULKING AT BASE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED/DESIGNED. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, CONSTRUCTED OF GALVANIZED METAL MATERIAL OR BETTER. CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND WORN GROUT LINES NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MAANAGER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED/DESIGNED. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, CONSTRUCTED OF GALVANIZED METAL MATERIAL OR BETTER. CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND WORN GROUT LINES NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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