Chicago Health Dept
6034 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
OBSERVED BACK WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES AND TONGS) ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER COMPARTMENT 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF LABELING WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON COOKING SIDE OF PREP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS (FRONT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA) TO BE BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BAG OF HERBS OPEN IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL DRY FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAN ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO LINE GRILL FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE ON GRILL FOR COOKING.
OBSERVED CAULK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED TAPE USED ON SUMP PUMP FLOOR COVER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TAPE WITH APPROVED PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN LEFT-HAND ALL-GENDER RESTROOM TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT AND MAINTAIN FIXTURE IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA DRY STORAGE AREA (BEHIND STAIRWELL) FLOORS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY
WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT GREASE INTERCEPTOR ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING (SOUTH PREP AREA). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRS COMPLETED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY.
OBSERVED COOKED STEAK (66.9F) AND COOKED PORK (100.2F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY $150 AND 50LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE PACKS OF STEAK IMPOPERLY THAWING UNDER STEM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CLEAN TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE ELEVATED AND PROTECTED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED NUTS AND CANDY DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Observed improper date marking of TCS Foods inside coolers. Instructed must label all prepped TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Observed large gaps between floor tiles in front prep area, where debris is collecting. Must fill gaps to make floor smooth and easily cleanable in this area. Must maintain same.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING TORTA BUNS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING HIS BARE HANDS TO PUT ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON CUSTOMERS TACO, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON, USE TONGS, SPOONS ECT. REMINDED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
OBSERVED THE REAR DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING LIDS OPEN CANT CLOSE DUE TO THE GARBAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR COOKING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL HUMIDITY WATER DROPLETS NEED TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN AREA DRY.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL HUMIDITY WATER DROPLETS NEED TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN AREA DRY.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT HAND SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED RUSTY WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAIR WALLS. OBSERVED CHICHARRON BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES IE, ZIP LOCK ETC.
OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOUND THREE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET.
SOUTH WALL IN THE BACKSTORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS A 2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
FOUND THREE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET.
FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN.
THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BACKSTORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS A 2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
LEAKING AT FAUCET AT SOUTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO UTILIZE, PIPE NOT CONNECTED UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND CONTACT HEALTH DEPT TO REINSPECT. INSTD TO UTILIZE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE.
WORN CAULK WITH BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
FLOOR TILES IN LARGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN LARGE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOOR TILES IN LARGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALL IN SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF SEALING WITH TILES OR FRP MATERIAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN LARGE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER HEATER SETTING ON LOW, TANK WAS EXHAUSTED. WATER TANK RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AT SOUTH PREP KITCHEN, TILE AT COVING BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING END CAPS IN NORTH PREP KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET AT NORTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CCORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair FLOORS ARE THICK WITH GREASE IN THE BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME. THE MENS TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITO ALL OVER THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.
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